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Thursday, February 21, 2019

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Bears general manager Ryan Pace will have to deal with the fact that for the first time in a long time the Bears are very short on salary cap space, and without picks in the first two rounds of this year's draft and the first round next year.

Bears | Will salary cap concerns become a problem for the Bears?

The Bears window to contend for a title appears to be open for the foreseeable future. However the Bears do have a significant "issue" to deal with right now. I don't think you can call it a problem because of all the young talent that is likely to get better, but for the first time in a long time the Bears are very short on salary cap space, and without picks in the first two rounds of this year's draft and the first round next year.
Instead of basking in his successes during his rookie season with the Chicago Cubs, like his hero-making walk-off grand slam against the Nationals, above David Bote took to tasking and making the adjustments need to improve for 2019 and stick with the team.

Cubs | Bote's not basking, he's tasking in bid to stick with Chicago Cubs

Instead of basking in his successes during his rookie season with the Chicago Cubs, David Bote took to tasking and making the adjustments need to improve for 2019 and stick with the team.
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Josh Anderson (77) fights for the puck against Chicago Blackhawks defensemen Duncan Keith (2) and Brent Seabrook (7) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Blackhawks | Should run-and-gun Blackhawks just try to outscore opponents?

Should the Chicago Blackhawks embrace their run-and-gun roster and not worry about defense so much the rest of the season? Coach Jeremy Colliton isn't about to give up on trying to make his players more disciplined in their own zone.
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon says he hasn’t noticed much of a change in his own coaching style in the early days of spring training but that he does love working with millennials.

Cubs | Chicago Cubs' Maddon loving managing the millennials

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon says he hasn't noticed much of a change in his own coaching style in the early days of spring training but that he does love working with millennials.
Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane, right, celebrates his game-winning OT goal on Wednesday night in Detroit.
Blackhawks | Kane rallies Hawks for 5-4 OT victory over Red Wings
The Chicago Blackhawks blew a 4-1 third-period lead, but Patrick Kane scored his second goal of the game with 2:18 remaining in overtime to lift his team to a 5-4 victory over host Detroit on Wednesday.
The Bulls reconvened Wednesday after the all-star break. What should be the goal for the final 24 games of the regular season, build some positive momentum with Otto Porter Jr. or don’t mess up their lottery chances?
Bulls | Bulls return from break ready to deal with conflicting goals
The Bulls reconvened Wednesday after the all-star break. What should be the goal for the final 24 games of the regular season, build some positive momentum with Otto Porter Jr. or don't mess up their lottery chances?
Chicago White Sox's Carson Fulmer signs autographs during a spring training baseball workout Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
White Sox | Chicago White Sox's Fulmer seeing 'massive results' after off-season of physical, mental training
The No. 8 overall pick in the 2015 draft, Carson Fulmer is still trying to prove he's worth it to the Chicago White Sox. Fulmer lost 15 pounds and did mental training this winter and is excited for the upcoming season.
Cubs | Cubs slugger Bryant says balky left shoulder feeling fine
Kris Bryant has already made it abundantly clear in camp that his balky left shoulder of last season is completely healed
Columns | Chicago golf season kicks off with annual expo on Friday
The weather outside might not suggest it, but the Chicago golf season officially starts on Friday. That's when the 36th annual Chicago Golf Show tees off at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. The three-day show, presented by Indiana's French Lick Resort, offers more than 350 exhibitor booths; a 3,000-square foot driving range; guest appearances by former Bears Robbie Gould, Patrick Mannelly and Emery Moorehead; a trick shot exhibition by Peter Longo and the every-popular Chicago's Longest Putt contest -- an 85-foot challenge that offers two premium tickets (a $1,590 value) to this year's BMW Championship at Medinah.
Elk Grove Village-based Stern Pinball hosted a tournament for players in the 2018 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl. Stern is getting a half-hour show on ESPN “The Ocho” in August featuring its championship tournament.
News | Elk Grove pinball machine maker's tournament coming to ESPN 'The Ocho'
An Elk Grove Village-based pinball machine maker will have a moment in the national spotlight after rubbing elbows with ESPN at the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl.
FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2018, file photo, U.S. basketball coach Jeff Van Gundy speaks from the sidelines of the team's FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 qualifier game against Panama in Panama City. Van Gundy has an idea on how to fix the NBA All-Star Game. His plan: Eliminate it. Van Gundy, the former NBA coach and now longtime television commentator for ABC and ESPN, said what he's seeing now from the game is embarrassing and "a bastardization of the game that is beautiful to watch." The teams picked by captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo combined to attempt a record 167 3-pointers in Sunday night's game--and 96 of the 134 field goals in the game came off either 3s or dunks. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco, File)
NBA | Jeff Van Gundy on All-Star Game: Eliminate it
Jeff Van Gundy has an idea on how to fix the NBA All-Star Game _ he would eliminate it
FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Machado (8) reacts after scoring on a Cody Bellinger walk-off hit during the 13th inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, in Los Angeles. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that infielder Manny Machado has agreed to a $300 million, 10-year deal with the rebuilding San Diego Padres, the biggest contract ever for a free agent. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, because the agreement was subject to a successful physical and had not been announced. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
MLB | Column: Players finding payoffs are changing in baseball
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Stevenson’s Nathan Gates swims in the 200-yard freestyle during boys sectional swimming at Barrington High School Saturday.
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Barrington’s Dayven Shinhoster gets poked in the eye by Deerfield’s Cody Goodman in the Class 3A 195-pound semifinal wrestleback bout at the 2019 IHSA wrestling state championships at State Farm Center at the University of Illinois in Champaign Saturday.
Saturday's IHSA individual state wrestling tournament
Carmel’s Lyndsey Barasa competes on floor exercise during the girls state gymnastics finals at Palatine High School Saturday.
Saturday's IHSA girls gymnastics state finals
Vernon Hills’ Casey Wood is controlled by Simeon’s Matthew Black in the Class 2A 195-pound wrestleback bout at the 2019 IHSA wrestling state championships at State Farm Arena at the University of Illinois in Champaign Friday.
Friday's IHSA individual state wrestling tournament
Waubonsie Valley’s Thalia Bowen competes on the balance beam during the Hinsdale South girls gymnastics sectional in Darien Tuesday.
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Waubonsie Valley’s Christopher Thomas looks at opponent Andrew Dai of Naperville Central as they compete in the 200-yard medley relay at the DuPage Valley Conference boys swimming and diving meet at Metea Valley High School in Aurora Saturday. Waubonsie Valley won the event and Naperville Central placed second.
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