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Bulls guard Coby White, center, passes the ball to Nikola Vucevic while pressured by Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right, and center Tristan Thompson during an April game. The NBA’s free-agent negotiating period begins Monday. There are plenty of potential paths for the Bulls, including creating some cap space and pursuing a third star to go with Zach LaVine and Vucevic.

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The NBA's free-agent negotiating period begins Monday. There are plenty of potential paths for the Bulls, including creating some cap space and pursuing a third star to go with Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic.
Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson works out last week at training camp at Halas Hall.

Columns | Arkush: Do the Bears have the fastest wide receiver corps in the NFL?

With their speed, the Bears wide receiving corps will definitely scare every defense they see this season. How many they beat will depend on how much more complete these undersized blazers can become.
U.S. triathlon team Morgan Pearson, Katie Zaferes, Taylor Knibb and Geneva’s Kevin McDowell pose after winning the silver medal in the mixed relay on Saturday in Tokyo.

Sports | How local Olympians fared: Geneva's McDowell takes silver in triathlon mixed relay

In the very first Olympic triathlon mixed relay, the Americans, led by Kevin McDowell of Geneva, finished in second place for the silver medal.
With Anthony Rizzo traded to the Yankees, would any future sustained failure by the Cubs mean there is a new curse?

Columns | Lincicome: The Cubs are right back where they belong

Characterizing the dissolution of the Cubs as the "end of an era" is generous and laced with irony. One World Series victory is a highlight, not an era, and playoff failures since are reminders of what could have been, what should have been.
David Kendziera competes at the Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, earlier this summer.
News | Suburbanites in Olympic volleyball, track: Who'll be on TV on Saturday
Here is the Olympic TV schedule for Saturday for events that feature suburban athletes.
While sending away most of the team's most recognizable stars, the Cubs added 11 news players via trade this week, including Nick Madrigal. The definition of a contact bat, Madrigal hit .317 in 83 career games with the Sox. The No. 4 overall draft pick in 2018 out of Oregon State is out for the season with a hamstring injury.
Cubs | Who are these guys? Here's a long list of the new Cubs
While sending away most of the team's most recognizable stars, the Cubs added 11 news players via trade this week. Here's a rundown of the new Cubs.
The last race at Arlington Park is still on track to be held Sept. 25, following corporate owner Churchill Downs Inc.’s decision not to apply for 2022 live race dates by a Friday deadline.
Special Report | Arlington Park doesn't apply for 2022 race dates
Arlington Park and its corporate owner Churchill Downs Inc. didn't apply for 2022 live horse racing dates by a Friday state deadline, dashing distant hopes of owners, trainers and fans that the iconic racetrack might return for a last lap.
Bears quarterback Andy Dalton looks to pass during Wednesday practice in Lake Forest. Dalton signed a one-year contract with the Bears in March with the expectation that he will be the starting quarterback. That is the case, for now. How long that will remain the case is anybody’s guess.
Bears | Top 25 most important Bears in 2021: Dalton will start as long as his play allows it
Andy Dalton signed a one-year contract with the Bears in March with the expectation that he will be the starting quarterback. That is the case, for now. How long that will remain the case is anybody's guess.
Chicago Bears’ Sam Mustipher lined up at center for seven games down the stretch last season. This offseason he has put a focus on bulking up to better anchor the position.
Bears | Musings from Bears practice: Mustipher bulks up, defense dominates
Even though training camp is here, bulked-up offensive lineman Sam Mustipher isn't looking at his body as a finished product. He knows there's still several weeks before Week 1, during which he can continue to develop muscle.
Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts during a semifinal men's tennis match against Alexander Zverev, of Germany, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Sports | 'I feel so terrible': Djokovic's Golden Slam bid is over
There will be no Golden Slam for Novak Djokovic
United States' goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher stops a ball in a the penalty shootout against Netherlands during a women's quarterfinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Pro Sports | Alyssa Naeher is a steadying force in goal for the US
U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has come up big at the Olympics in the tensest of moments
The Cubs rebuild hit a new level Thursday afternoon with news that Anthony Rizzo was traded to the New York Yankees for two prospects.
Cubs | Cubs deal Rizzo to Yanks, but he says Chicago will always be home
The Cubs rebuild hit a new level Thursday afternoon with news that Anthony Rizzo was traded to the New York Yankees for two prospects.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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