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Thursday, May 26, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Cincinnati Reds’ Joey Votto dodges a pitch during the eighth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Cincinnati, Wednesday.

Cubs | Cubs win streak ends as fresh beef with Reds begins

As tempers flared late in the game, a Cubs comeback fell short and they lost 4-3 at Cincinnati on Wednesday, ending a three-game win streak. Ian Happ had a 2-run double in the first inning, but starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks lasted just 4 innings.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr had quite a bit to say about Tuesday’s school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, before a playoff game that night in Dallas.

Columns | O'Donnell: TNT merits sad props for quickly showcasing Steve Kerr's call against arms

TNT's cutaway to the Tuesday news conference of Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr clearly the right move.
Former Wolves center Cody Glass, right, swats at Wolves’ forward Jamieson Rees’ helmet during the Milwaukee Admirals’ 4-2 Game 3 win Wednesday night at Panther Arena.

Wolves | Milwaukee Admirals push Wolves around for Game 3 win

Despite firing 23 more shots than the Milwaukee Admirals, the Chicago Wolves dropped Game 3 of the Central Division Finals by a 4-2 count Wednesday night at Panther Arena.
Backup Bears quarterback Trevor Siemian smiles as he warm up with teammates at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Tuesday. With the Bears’ fresh start this year, it remains likely there will be more losses than wins this season, but optimism still remains.

Columns | Arkush: Optimism is great, but can Bears avoid the NFC North cellar?

With the Bears' fresh start this year, it remains likely there will be more losses than wins this season. But let's look at how they could fare in their division to create a baseline.
Teven Jenkins, the Bears’ 2021 second-round draft pick, said the new Bears coaching staff came in for a meeting this spring and told the offensive line that he would be moving from left tackle to right.
Bears | Bears move Teven Jenkins from left to right tackle
Teven Jenkins is on the move from left tackle to right tackle this spring.
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn is expected back in mid-June after having surgery April 5 to repair a tendon in his right knee.
White Sox | Lynn on track to be back in White Sox's rotation in mid-June
Heading to Class AAA Charlotte this weekend for a rehab assignment, Lance Lynn is scheduled to make at least three minor-league starts before rejoining the White Sox's rotation.
Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine starts a fast break during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in Chicago.
Bulls | LaVine has arthroscopic surgery on left knee
After struggling through the end of last season on a sore left knee, Bulls guard Zach LaVine had arthroscopic surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles, the team announced.
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) is congratulated by his teammates during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
NBA | Celtics run past Heat 93-80, move a win from NBA Finals
Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 22 and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of a berth in the NBA Finals, running away after halftime to beat the Miami Heat 93-80 and take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference title series
Sports | Boomers swing past Greys
The Schaumburg Boomers produced eight extra-base hits including a franchise record four triples in tallying a 14-3 win over the Empire State Greys on Wednesday night.
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News | Coach: Memorial Day weekend may be best sports time of the year
There surely are many contenders, but one could easily argue that this coming weekend -- the unofficial welcome to summer -- might be the best time of year for our local sports fans. There will be the traditional Memorial Day remembrances, including many tributes to those who have served so bravely while fighting for our country. But Memorial Day weekend is also a time of celebration, relaxation and fun. This is especially true for the sports fans among us, who will have a cornucopia of possibilities.
FILE - Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn talks during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, June 10, 2021. For 15 years, Aaron Glenn was an outstanding NFL cornerback, a team leader, and a coach in the making. He believes he's ready for a head-coaching gig. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
NFL | Accelerator program overdue for NFL diversity. Will it help?
For 15 years, Aaron Glenn was an outstanding NFL cornerback, a team leader, and a coach in the making
FILE- free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick throws during halftime of an NCAA college football intrasquad spring game at Michigan, on April 2, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Kaepernick is getting his first chance to work out for an NFL team since last playing in the league in 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality. Two people familiar with the situation said on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, that Kaepernick will work out for the Las Vegas Raiders. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
NFL | AP sources: Colin Kaepernick to work out for Raiders
Colin Kaepernick is getting his first chance to work out for an NFL team since last playing in the league in 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Glenbrook South’s Abigail Milott competes in long jump during the Class 3A girls state track preliminaries at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Friday.
IHSA class 2A and 3A girls state track preliminaries
The Chicago Dogs hosted the Gary SouthShore Railcats for its 2022 baseball season opener on Friday, May 13 at Impact Field in Rosemont. Before the game players Johnathon Tripp (34) and AJ Kullman (39) signed autographs.
Chicago Dogs and Kane County Cougars home openers
Glenbard West’s Paxton Warden, right, goes to the basket against Whitney Young’s Daniel Johnson in the Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center in Champaign Saturday.
Glenbard West, Whitney Young play for Class 4A state boys basketball title
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