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Thursday, June 20, 2019

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Chicago White Sox starter Lucas Giolito delivers a pitch during the first inning of the team’s baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

White Sox | Giolito's impressive run hits the brakes at Wrigley

Lucas Giolito entered Wednesday night's start against the Cubs leading the American League with a 2.22 ERA and tied for the lead with 10 wins. The Chicago White Sox's right-hander was off his game, and Giolito's nine-game winning came to an end.
Michael Jordan celebrates a Bulls win during the 1998 NBA Finals against Utah at the United Center.

Columns | O'Donnell: Michael Jordan to Eloy Jimenez -- tales behind two mammoth arrivals

Jim O'Donnell looks back 35 years and the beginning of the Michael Jordan era in Chicago.
Sekou Doumbouya, of France, attends the NBA Draft basketball media availability, Wednesday, June 19, 201,9 in New York. The draft will be held Thursday, June 20. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Bulls | Chicago Bulls have options in draft, but no room for error

The Chicago Bulls will have plenty of options in Thursday's NBA draft. But whether they stand pat or make a trade, the ultimate goal is always to not screw it up.
Tyler Chatwood gets the start for the Chicago Cubs in Thursday night’s series opener against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.

Cubs | Chicago Cubs' Chatwood 'excited for opportunity' to start

Tyler Chatwood gets another opportunity to start for the Chicago Cubs when he faces the New York Mets Thursday night.
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman might have slightly tipped his hand when talking about Friday’s draft, and it could mean the Hawks are looking at taking a center with the No. 3 pick.
Blackhawks | Chicago Blackhawks' Bowman confident draft will produce strong player
Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said he's pretty sure who he will select with the No. 3 pick of the NHL draft Friday night. Most believe it will be either dynamic center Alex Turcotte or defenseman Bowen Byram.
Chuck Lynch of White Pines Golf Course and Golf Dome said proper extension, hinge and turn are necessary for a consistent golf swing.
Pro Sports | Golf tip: The essentials to consistent ball striking
There are three keys to a consistent, repeatable golf swing, says Chuck Lynch of White Pines Golf Course and Golf Dome.
College Sports | Vandersloot scores 24 points, Sky beat Liberty 91-83
Courtney Vandersloot had 25 points, eight rebounds and six assists to help the Chicago Sky beat the New York Liberty 91-83
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Manny Banuelos went on the injured list Wednesday with left-shoulder inflammation.
White Sox | Chicago White Sox have another rotation opening; Cease not expected to fill it
For the second time this season, Chicago White Sox left-hander Manny Banuelos is on the injured list with shoulder inflammation. The Sox are going to need a replacement starter, but it's not going to be Class AAA Charlotte prospect Dylan Cease.
Pro Sports | Mazzone's Hawthorne selections for Thursday's races
Here is today's link to Joe Mazzone's harness racing selections, brought to you in part by the Daily Herald and Hawthorne Racecourse, for Thursday's races at Hawthorne,
FILE - In this March 23, 2019, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) handles the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie (20) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Memphis, Tenn. A person with knowledge of the decision says the Memphis Grizzlies have traded veteran point guard Mike Conley, who has played the most games in franchise history, to the Utah Jazz. The person says the Grizzlies swapped Conley for Jae Crowder, Kyle Korver and Grayson Allen. The person spoke to The Associated Press Wednesday, June 19, 2019, on condition of anonymity because neither Memphis nor Utah has announced the trade.(AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)
NBA | AP source: Grizzlies trade Conley to Jazz for 3 players
A person with knowledge of the decision tells AP that Memphis Grizzlies have traded veteran point guard Mike Conley, who has played the most games in franchise history, to the Utah Jazz for 3 players
England's Ellen White, front, celebrates after scoring her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup Group D soccer match between Japan and England at the Stade de Nice in Nice, France, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)
Pro Sports | England beats Japan 2-0 to clinch top spot in Group D
England remained undefeated at the Women's World Cup and clinched top spot in its group with a 2-0 victory over Japan on Wednesday
FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2018, file photo, Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes watches during the second half of Game 4 of the WNBA basketball team's playoff semifinal against the Phoenix Mercury in Phoenix. Hughes is back as the coach of the team after stepping away for the first month of the season because of cancer. Hughes first game will be Friday, June 21, against Los Angeles. Seattle plays eight of its next nine games at home. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
College Sports | Dan Hughes set to resume coaching Seattle Storm
Storm coach Dan Hughes is back as the head coach of the team after stepping away for the first month of the season because of cancer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment 90,057, Vince Pierri photo: A star struck Barry Manilow fan waits for her copy of his signed book in Chicago in November of 1987.
Through the Film Magnifier: Barry Manilow, Deadheads, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Connors, a fishing derby and more
Members of the Class 4A state champion Maine West girls basketball team watch as a highlight video is shown during the Daily Herald Prep Sports Excellence Awards at Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates on Thursday night. The team was awarded a Sweet Moments Award at the event.
Daily Herald Prep Sports Excellence Awards
Edwardsville’s Aaron Young scores the go-ahead run in the eighth inning under the tag by St. Charles North catcher Marco Torres during the Class 4A state baseball championship game in Joliet Saturday. Edwardsville won the game 3-2.
St. Charles North vs. Edwardsville, Class 4A State Championship in Baseball
The Huntley Red Raiders pile on pitcher Brianna Bower after winning the Class 4A state softball final game against St. Charles East in Peoria Saturday.
Huntley vs. St. Charles East, Class 4A State Championship in Softball
St. Francis’ Kristina Sherwin wears her rally visor in the last inning against Sycamore in the Class 3A state softball final game in Peoria Saturday.
St. Francis vs. Sycamore, Class 3A State Championship in Softball
Montini players celebrate their Class 3A baseball state championship after defeating St. Laurence 6-3 in Joliet Saturday.
Montini vs. St. Laurence, Class 3A State Championship in Baseball
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