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Monday, September 27, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Soldier Field.

Columns | Bears' painful loss in Justin Fields' first start only proves that it's hard to be a rookie

Every new quarterback brings a surge of hope for Bears fans. After Justin Fields' disastrous first start, we've learned that the rookie wasn't ready.
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland.

Bears | Browns wallop Bears, sack Justin Fields 9 times

The Bears' offense looked completely overwhelmed during a 26-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns on the road Sunday.
White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito delivers against the Indians during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. He tossed 6 scoreless innings despite allowing baserunners in each frame.

Sports | Giolito guides up-and-down Sox to 5-2 triumph over Cleveland

The White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians for the last time off clutch pitching and creative baserunning.
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner scores on a wild pitch from Cubs relief pitcher Codi Heuer during the ninth inning of the last game of the season at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. The St. Louis Cardinals won 4-2.

Cubs | Cubs put the lock on Wrigley Field with another late-game loss to Cards

Pitchers Keegan Thompson and Adbert Alzolay brought both hope and questions with their strong performances in Sunday's 4-2 to St. Louis. Will they be in the Cubs' rotation in 2022 or be more valuable as releivers?
Team USA poses with the trophy at the closing ceremony after the Ryder Cup matches at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis.
Columns | U.S. team dominates like no other in 19-9 Ryder Cup victory
Len Ziehm: The Americans ended their long-standing frustration with the Ryder Cup, scoring a modern-day record 19 points to rout Team Europe in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Forward DeMar DeRozan, then with the Spurs, plays against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, May 16, 2021, in San Antonio. DeRozan’s being paid $82 million — a “Loser Tax” to get a legitimate NBA player help clean up a struggling team — and he should provide mentorship for Zach LaVine as the Bulls move toward competence.
Bulls | Bulls changed philosophies, now will they start winning?
The Bulls will begin practice on Tuesday with a new group of players and a very different philosophy. It only took four years for management to realize trying to lose was getting them nowhere.
White Sox outfielder Brian Goodwin looks on during a game against the Rangers on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. Goodwin has been placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back spasms.
White Sox | Bad back likely means Brian Goodwin is done for season
Outfielder Brian Goodwin was placed on the 10-day injured list with back spasms, effectively ending his regular season. It's unclear whether the White Sox will have him on the postseason roster.
The ninth and final race heads toward the finish line Saturday September 25, 2021 in Arlington Heights at Arlington Park. Sister Ruler ridden by Constantino Roman takes first place.
Special Report | Bittersweet goodbye: Final chapter closes on Arlington Park
Sister Ruler took home the win Saturday in what was likely the final race ever at Arlington Park.
Pro Sports | Slonina, Fire earn scoreless draw with Nashville
Young goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina picked up his second clean sheet, helping the Chicago Fire earn a 0-0 draw with high-power Nashville
Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson scrambles out of the pocket before throwing a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
College Sports | Resurgent 4-0 Razorbacks up 8 spots to No. 8 in AP Top 25
The Arkansas Razorbacks are 4-0 and moving up in the AP Top 25
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) celebrates his no hitter against the Cleveland Indians with his teammates in a baseball game, Wednesday, April, 14, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
White Sox | Worth another look: 5 White Sox games that mattered this season
From Carlos Rodon's no-hitter to Tim Anderson's heroics in the cornfields of Iowa to Yasmani Grandal's 8 RBI vs. the Cubs, the playoff-bound White Sox have played some memorable games during the regular season.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams, right, catches a pass against San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner, rear, and cornerback Jimmie Ward (1) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
NFL | After furious comeback, 49ers leave Rodgers too much time
Everything seemed to be going to plan down the stretch of the San Francisco 49ers' first home game with fans in more than 20 months - with just one small problem
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Glenbrook North’s Maddie Konopka celebrates the Spartans’ victory over Glenbrook South during Tuesday’s volleyball match in Glenview.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: GLENBROOK NORTH SPARTANS 2, GLENBROOK SOUTH TITANS 1
Glenbrook South’s Will Collins lunges toward the end zone as he scores a touchdown during Friday’s football game against Carl Sandburg.
IMAGES: GLENBROOK SOUTH 23, CARL SANDBURG 0
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.
Through the Film Magnifier: Jimmy Carter, Mitzi Gaynor, pumpkin carving, arm wrestling and more
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 55,495, Scott Sanders photo: Former President Gerald Ford and his wife Betty on the Phil Donahue Show in Chicago in July of 1980.
Through the Film Magnifier: Stan Mikita, Gerald Ford, Bob Keeshan, Chuckwagon Days and more
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.
Fans and pageantry at the final Million Day at Arlington Park
First day of Naperville Central High School football practice was held Monday and the players had time to stretch in between drills.
First official day of football practice for Illinois high schools
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