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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

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Washington Nationals’ Adam Eaton, right, shouts toward New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier after a double play was turned as first base umpire Mike Estabrook, left, stands by him in a baseball game Monday, May 20, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)

White Sox | Former Chicago White Sox teammates Eaton, Frazier still feuding

They were Chicago White Sox teammates in 2016, and Adam Eaton and Todd Frazier were far from being fast friends. Three years later, Eaton and Frazier are still taking shots at each other.
Doug Ghim watches his tee shot on the second hole of the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course during the final round of the Farmers Insurance golf tournament in Jnauary in San Diego. Ghim has played in four PGA events this year and cashed big in two of them — $79,804 for a tie for 20th in the Farmer’s Insurance Open and $154,840 for a tie for 12th in the AT&T Byron Nelson Classic two weeks ago.

Columns | Doug Ghim of Arlington Heights will skip the Web-com Tour event this week after earning a sponsor's exemption to play PGA Tour event.

Ghim to miss Evans Scholars tourney in Glenview after PGA invite
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com Arlington International Racecourse remains the most beautiful and welcoming facility in the country, where a sportsbook and full casino would fit nicely.

Columns | Rozner: Can Illinois get a sports betting bill right?

Illinois lawmakers are rushing to get a sports gambling bill finished before the session ends May 31. Any chance they'll get it right?
This photo shows a swing that has too much lateral movement by driving my right leg to quick toward my left leg, which created my left hip to slide and move up, thus not creating more speed just more push shots and hooks.

Sports | Golf tips: How to increase the lengths of your drives

Golf instructor John Plat breaks down a surefire method to get more distance from your shots.
Brad Brach is a key part of the mix as Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon is going with a closer by committee out of his bullpen.
Cubs | Chicago Cubs' Maddon familiar with closer by committee
The Chicago Cubs have been operating without a true closer in their bullpen. Manager Joe Maddon has experience operating this way.
Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka battles for the ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
NBA | Lowry has 25, Raptors rout Bucks 120-102 to even East finals
Lowry scores 25 points as Raptors beat Bucks 120-102 to even Eastern Conference finals at 2 games apiece
FILE - In this May 15, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Kareem Hunt (27) talks with head coach Freddie Kitchens during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. Kitchens has been watching Kareem Hunt work toward redemption. On Sunday, May 19, Kitchens showed the running back that he’s got his full support. Kitchens and general manager John Dorsey surprised Hunt by attending his baptism at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church on Cleveland’s east side. Hunt, who has been suspended eight games by the NFL for two physical altercations, including one in which he shoved and kicked a woman, said last week he wanted “to feel reborn.”(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
NFL | Browns coach Kitchens surprises Kareem Hunt at his baptism
Browns coach Freddie Kitchens attends running back Kareem Hunt's baptism
Michael Cerami, Danny Rockett and Luis Medina will host “Outside the Ivy,” a new Cubs postgame show for NBC Sports Chicago.
Columns | Feder: NBC Sports Chicago hires Cubs fans, bloggers to host 'Outside the Ivy'
Three die-hard Cubs fans and bloggers will host a new postgame show for NBC Sports Chicago, starting Wednesday. Hosts are "Outside the Ivy" are Michael Cerami, 27, of Schaumburg, a blogger for Bleacher Nation; Danny Rockett, 44, of Arlington Heights, a blogger for SB Nation's Bleed Cubbie Blue; and Luis Medina, 31, of Chicago, a blogger for Bleacher Nation.
San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson speaks during a news conference in 2018. The former Blackhawks defenseman should have been in the Hall of Fame 20 years ago. It’s a shame the NHL has ignored him.
Columns | Rozner: When does Doug Wilson get his HOF plaque?
Former Blackhawks defenseman Doug Wilson should have been in the Hall of Fame 20 years ago. It's a shame the NHL has ignored him.
Chicago White Sox reliever Evan Marshall throws against the Baltimore Orioles during a May game. Four years after being struck in the head by a line drive, Marshall is playing with his fourth team in four years, but he knows he’s lucky to be pitching at all — and lucky to be alive.
White Sox | After being hit with line drive, White Sox reliever feels lucky to be playing at all
Four years after being struck in the head by a line drive, White Sox reliever Evan Marshall is playing with his fourth team in four years, but he knows he's lucky to be pitching at all -- and lucky to be alive. "I'm just making quality pitches right now," Marshall said. "Working ahead in counts, getting quick contact and making it through innings in fewer pitches, keeping me feeling fresh for the next day."
As a hunter, Butch Navarro of Elmhurst says he understands people who wince at this photo of him next to his pheasant “harvest.” But he says the sport is about more than killing.
Columns | Constable: Hunter takes aim at softening views on guns
Neither hunters nor pheasants are as plentiful in the suburbs as they once were, but Elmhurst resident Butch Navarro hopes to change that by offering his Pheastant Hunting 101 class.
NFL | AP Source: Pats, Edelman agree to two-year extension
Person familiar with decision tells AP that Patriots have agreed to two-year extension with receiver Julian Edelman
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Larkin pitcher Max Anderson etched his name in the IHSA record books in an 8-0 victory over Elgin at Trout Park Wednesday. The left-hander used a well-located fastball and an array of breaking pitches to strike out 19 in a 2-hit victory that clinched the crosstown series for the Royals. The senior struck out the first 12 batters of the game, the first two of which occurred Monday before lightning caused a first-inning suspension until Wednesday.
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