Sports

THU, 4/25/2019

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Weather Conditions 47° Today's Forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Today's Forecast Today's e-Edition
e-Edition Paper
 
Latest Sports Videos
Bears | Blackhawks | Bulls | Cubs | White Sox
                                                                                                                                                                                                   
More Headlines
Associated Press Associated Press White Sox pitcher Manny Banuelos delivers against the Orioles in the first inning of Monday night’s 12-2 victory.

White Sox | White Sox loaded with offensive talent, but what about the pitching?

As the Chicago White Sox's rebuild moves forward, there are plenty of bats on the current roster and in the minor-league system. The Sox also have some promising pitchers, but the depth is not quite as deep.
Lyndsey Coppock at her March wedding with her father, Chet, mother Anna Busalacchi, and brother, Tyler Coppock. “He was so happy that day,” Tyler said of his Dad on his sister's wedding day.

Columns | O'Donnell: Coppock's final weeks were filled with work, hope, happiness … and then his family's sad vigil

Jim O'Donnell says Chet Coppock was very happy (and quite busy) until the end.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will begin playing for Class AAA Iowa as he finishes his suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic-violence policy.

Cubs | Russell closer to return, heads to Class AAA Iowa

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will begin playing for Class AAA Iowa as he finishes his suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic-violence policy.
Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) throws under pressure during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Sports | Graham believes Thorson will add to Wheaton's QB legacy in NFL

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson's name should be called at this weekend's NFL draft. When it happens, it will be another impressive achievement in Wheaton football hsitory.
The Blackhawks announced Wednesday that the team and assistant coach Don Granato have decided to part ways.
Blackhawks | Blackhawks part ways with assistant coach Granato
The Chicago Blackhawks announced that the team and assistant coach Don Granato have decided to part ways.
Kris Versteeg, who won Stanley Cup titles with the Blackhawks in 2010 and 2015, signed a one-year contract with the Rockford IceHogs Monday.
Blackhawks | Versteeg wants to 'give back,' inks 1-year deal with Rockford IceHogs
Kris Versteeg, who won Stanley Cup titles with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010 and 2015, signed a one-year contract with the Rockford IceHogs Monday.
St. Louis Blues’ Jay Bouwmeester celebrates with teammates Brayden Schenn (10) and Alex Pietrangelo after defeating Winnipeg Jets in Game 6 Saturday. John Dietz likes the Blues chances to advance.
NHL | Breaking down the next round of the NHL playoffs
John Dietz breaks down the next round of the NHL playoffs
Cubs | Cubs' Lester set to start Thursday against Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs say ace left-hander Jon Lester is set to start Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers after being sidelined because of a strained left hamstring
San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski, right, lies on the ice next to Vegas Golden Knights center Cody Eakin during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
NHL | Major penalty video review debate reignited in playoffs
Video review for major penalties debate reignited in playoffs
Pro Sports | Wolves force Game 5 after 5-2 trouncing of Grand Rapids
The Chicago Wolves pushed the Central Division Semifinals to a winner-take-all Game 5 with a 5-2 triumph over the Grand Rapids Griffins on Wednesday night at Van Andel Arena.
Jason Kinander and Peggy Kusinski
Columns | Feder: Peggy Kusinski debuts sports podcast with son
"The Sportscaster and Her Son" is the self-explanatory title of an appealing new podcast series launched this week on SoundCloud by Peggy Kusinski, the award-winning sports reporter for NBC-owned WMAQ-Channel 5, Robert Feder writes.
FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) rushes the ball into the end zone to score during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, in Bloomington, Ind. Hockenson is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
NFL | 2 Iowa tight ends likely to go in 1st round of NFL draft
2 Iowa tight ends likely to go in 1st round of NFL draft: Iowa's T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Latest Sports
Recommended for You
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Latest Sales Flyers view all
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 
Photo Galleries
Antioch’s Abby Pyburn, right, is called safe at second base by the umpire despite Grayslake Central’s Kennedy Stoffel (3) showing him the ball after laying down the tag during Thursday’s softball game in Antioch.
You make the call in our best high school sports photos of the week
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment 22,197, Jay Needleman photo: A 29-year-old Muhammad Ali works out at Johnny Coulon’s gym on the south side of Chicago in July of 1971.
Through the Film Magnifier: Muhammad Ali, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Jim Belushi, Astronaut Neil Armstrong and more
Wheaton Warrenville South’s Bill Winfrey competes in the shot put Saturday during the Metea Valley boys track invitational in Aurora.
Push through our best high school sports photos of the week
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras and Chicago Cubs center fielder Albert Almora Jr. congratulate one another after a win.
Chicago Cubs over Pittsburgh Pirates, 10-0 in home opener
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 1,531, Don Vickery photo: Good Humor man Carl Prell selling ice cream to a youngster in Arlington Heights in August of 1965
Through the Film Magnifier: Blackhawks, Good Humor Man, Sears, Woodfield Mall and more
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu scores on a double by teammate Yoan Moncada in the first inning at the home opener to the 2019 MLB season at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago Friday.
White Sox over the Seattle Mariners, 10-8 on home opening day
School Graduations More Galleries
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 
Inside Sports
Trending News
    Top Jobs
    Today's Obituaries