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Saturday, August 17, 2019

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WATCH THE VIDEO: Jason Benetti, the White Sox announcer, discusses an awareness campaign he leads for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, helping to normalize conversations about people with disabilities, at DAILYHERALD.COM/VIDEOS.

News | How Sox broadcaster's Benetti's 'Awkward Moments' promotes understanding of disabilities

Chicago White Sox TV announcer Jason Benetti is sharing the "Awkward Moments" of his life as a person with cerebral palsy.
Xander Schauffele tees off on the first hole during the third round of the BMW Championship at Medinah Saturday.

Columns | Rozner: Rising star Schauffele in mix for FedEx Cup

Xander Schauffele is determined to live up to expectations. His own.
Tiger Woods asks for help retrieving a bottled drink on the practice green Tuesday afternoon at the BMW Championship at Medinah Country Club.

Columns | WGA leaves its mark: More than 1,000 caddies get college scholarships

Len Ziehm notes the Western Golf Association exceeds its goal of number of college scholarships for caddies.
Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant swings in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Sports | Bryant homers, Cubs win 2-0 as Pirates strand 11

After getting out of three bases-loaded jams, the Cubs snapped a four-game skid with a 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Tiger Woods tees off on the first hole during the third round of the BMW Championship at Medinah on Saturday.
Columns | Tiger Woods plays better but still far off lead
Tiger Woods played better Saturday, shooting a 50-under 67 at Medinah No. 3, but it may not matter. Woods is a longshot to get into the top 30, and his season will likely end when the last putt drops Sunday.
Chicago Cubs catcher Victor Caratini, left, looks to tag out Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins, right, during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 7-5. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Cubs | Cubs look to Little League Classic to cure road troubles
Maybe a Sunday night trip to Williamsport, Pa., and some good Little League vibes can shake the Cubs out of their road doldrums.
Northwestern’s Riley Lees, right, gets past Michigan State’s Grayson Miller (44) and Dominique Long, left, during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
College Sports | Former QB Riley Lees in position to be one of NU's top receivers
Libertyville native Riley Lees made the transition from high school quarterback to college receiver, and is expected to be one of Northwestern's offensive weapons this season.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) meet at midfield after an an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Raiders won 33-26. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NFL | Antonio Brown moves closer to return to practice for Raiders
Antonio Brown made it through a walkthrough practice for the Oakland Raiders with no issues with his frost-bitten feet and is expected to be a full participant in practice soon for the first time this summer
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Mike Montgomery delivers to a New York Mets batter during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
MLB | Montgomery outpitches Syndergaard as Royals top Mets 4-1
Mike Montgomery outpitched Noah Syndergaard, and the Kansas City Royals ended their scoreless drought in a 4-1 victory over the New York Mets
FILE - In this May 14, 2016, file photo, Fenway Park personnel attend to a fan who was hit by a broken bat during the first inning of a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros in Boston. Too many fans have been left bloody and maimed by projectiles hurtling into the stands. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
MLB | Column: MLB needs to protect its fans at every ballpark
Column: Major League Baseball is playing a dangerous game by dragging its feet on all teams having protective netting from foul pole to foul pole
FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2018, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown talks to reporters in the locker room in Florham Park, N.J. McCown's retirement lasted two months. The Philadelphia Eagles signed the 40-year-old quarterback to a one-year deal on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. He is coming out of retirement to join his 11th team and play his 17th season. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
NFL | QB Josh McCown joins Eagles, ends retirement
QB Josh McCown joins Eagles, ends retirement
NFL | Ravens' Tavon Young weighing options with neck injury
Ravens cornerback Tavon Young is still weighing his options with his recent neck injury, coach John Harbaugh said Saturday. Young suffered the injury during practice and he did not play in the second preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Justin Thomas watches the flight of a shot from the fairway on the 11th.
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Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on the ninth hole.
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Jason Kokrak talks with his caddie before missing a potential birdie putt that would have given him sole possession of the lead at the BMW Championship first round at Medinah Country Club in Medinah Thursday, August 15, 2019. He missed and ended the first round tied with Justin Thomas.
Thursday at The BMW Championship
Tiger Woods watches the flight of his ball during the BMW Championship Pro-Am at Medinah Wednesday.
Wednesday's pro-am at The BMW Championship
A boy walks past a large mural of Tiger Woods at the BMW Championship practice rounds at Medinah Country Club in Medinah Tuesday.
Practice rounds at The BMW Championship
Head coach Corey Olson leads Palatine High School football practice on Monday.
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