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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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The Bears’ Jaylon Johnson leads the NFL with five passes defensed and is the highest-rated cornerback by Pro Football Focus.

Columns | Why was Bears defense successful against Bengals? It starts with corners, pash rush

Is the Bears defense back to being 2018-level dominant? Mike McGraw checks the film to see what led to the defensive success in Sunday's 20-17 win over Cincinnati.
White Sox reliever Garrett Crochet works Monday against the Tigers in Detroit.

White Sox | Gonzales: Sox reliever Crochet got a taste of postseason last year. He's ready for more.

White Sox reliever Garrett Crochet says the experience he earned last year is paying dividends this season.
The lights go out on Arlington Park Saturday night, but the memories remain.

Columns | Jim O'Donnell: Maybe there will be some magic at midnight after Arlington Park closes

Jim O'Donnell: A farewell to the grand Arlington Park. Those were the days.
Chicago Cubs' Jason Heyward, right, watches his single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, in Miami. Marlins catcher Sandy Leon, left, looks on. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Cubs | Ross calls Heyward's return from concussion "doubtful" before season ends

Cubs manager David Ross suggested the chances of outfielder Jason Heyward returning from a concussion before the regular season ends are not very good, but Heyward is going to keep trying.
Vernon Hills High School quarterback Nolan Lazor spots target Luke Lutgens — which leads to a touchdown — in the Sept. 10 victory against Elk Grove.
Prep Football | After 8 stops in 7 states, Vernon Hills QB Lazor is focused on forging his own path
Vernon Hills High School quarterback Nolan Lazor knows how to move ... on the field and off.
Team Europe’s Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Paul Casey show off their Green Bay Packers colors during a practice day at the Ryder Cup Wednesday at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wis.
Columns | Ryder Cup: Europeans work to tamp down home-field advantage
Len Ziehm: The European team finds a way to appeal to the home crowd at the Ryder Cup.
White Sox manager Tony La Russa said for the team to get back to more consistent winning, it’s all about execution in each phase of the game.
Columns | 1 and done for Sox: Beat Cleveland, clinch AL Central
Looking to shake off their pedestrian play since the all-star break, the White Sox can clinch the AL Central Thursday with a win over the Indians in Cleveland.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is sacked by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) and Robert Quinn during the first half Sunday in Chicago. Mack looks to be about 90 to 95% but continues to absorb multiple blockers and still made several big plays, and Quinn had his best game as a Bear.
Columns | The Bears took a big step forward on tape vs. Bengals
Studying the Week 2 tape, there was significant improvement for the Chicago Bears in a number of areas and very little backsliding.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks to pass during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday in Chicago. The win over the Bengals will be remembered as the first extended look at rookie quarterback Justin Fields in a regular season game
Bears | Bear Down, Nerd Up: Numbers match the eye test with Dalton, Fields
The numbers are quite different between Andy Dalton and Justin Fields.
Chicago White Sox’s Yoan Moncada walks off the field as the Detroit tigers celebrate a 5-3 win Tuesday in Detroit.
White Sox | Poor execution continues to cost White Sox
They are still close to clinching a playoff spot, but the White Sox lost to the Tigers Tuesday, dropping to 31-31 since the all-star break.
Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is expected back this season after missing a year due to illness. Training camp opens Thursday.
Columns | Dietz: Is Blackhawks' Toews ready and able? That's the question everybody wants answered
Blackhawks training camp begins Thursday, and there is one thing on most fans' minds: How is Jonathan Toews?
Chicago Cubs’ Frank Schwindel reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 15 in Philadelphia.
Cubs | Cubs' Schwindel trying to dodge pressure of sustaining his gaudy stats
The only player to get off to a hotter start in his Cubs career than Frank Schwindel was Hall-of-Famer Hack Wilson. Whatever the future holds, Schwindel is trying to focus on enjoying the present.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 33,760, Dom Najolia photo: Forest View High School students arm wrestle as part of their homecoming activities in Arlington Heights in October of 1974.
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Autumn White, left, and Donna Petrulis, pose for a picture being taken by Dora Petrulis, all of Glendale Heights at the Arlington Million/Mr. D’s Day at Arlington Park Saturday in Arlington Heights.
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First day of Naperville Central High School football practice was held Monday and the players had time to stretch in between drills.
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