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Thursday, February 21, 2019

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Eloy Jimenez is at peace during a spring training break this week in Glendale, Ariz.

Columns | O'Donnell: Visions of Eloy's coming can only help shake midwinter sports blues

Jim O'Donnell said it's only a matter of time before Sox fans can see Eloy Jimenez on a regular basis.
Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. reacts after dunking the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Justin Holiday stands nearby during Chicago’s 122-110 victory at home Wednesday. Porter was known to be inconsistent with the Washington Wizards, but he’s been great in his first four games as a Bull.

Bulls | Is Porter's fast start with the Bulls sustainable over long haul?

Otto Porter Jr. is off to a nice start in his first four games with the Bulls. Before the trade, though, he was going through a disappointing season in Washington.
The Chicago Blackhawks are about to play their two biggest games of the season — and both will be at the United Center. If the Hawks can defeat both Colorado and Dallas over the weekend, it will go a long way in proving they plan to make plenty of noise down the stretch ... and perhaps into the postseason.

Blackhawks | Why next two games are huge for the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks are about to play their two biggest games of the season -- and both will be at the United Center. If the Hawks can defeat both Colorado and Dallas over the weekend, it will go a long way in proving they plan to make plenty of noise down the stretch ... and perhaps into the postseason.
Many Chicago Cubs fans would love to see center fielder Albert Almora Jr. get more playing time. Almora is not letting himself get caught up in that talk.

Cubs | Cubs' Almora says he's putting team ahead of personal goals

Many Chicago Cubs fans would love to see center fielder Albert Almora Jr. get more playing time. Almora is not letting himself get caught up in that talk.
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.
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
Column: Players finding a new reality as payoffs change in baseball
Omar Vizquel was a huge success managing the Chicago White Sox’s high Class A Winston-Salem farm team last year. Vizquel is going to manage AA Birmingham this season and he wants to eventually manage in the major leagues.
White Sox | Vizquel sets sights on managing in major leagues
Omar Vizquel was a huge success managing the Chicago White Sox's high Class A Winston-Salem farm team last year. Vizquel is going to manage AA Birmingham this season and he wants to eventually manage in the major leagues.
Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward CJ Miles (6) stands nearby during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Chicago.
Bulls | Boylen says Bulls offense will continue to evolve
Bulls coach Jim Boylen said the offense will continue to evolve during the last portion of the season. The Bulls went from using a lot of post-ups to a more up-tempo style lately.
Bears | Chicago Bears release tight end Dion Sims
The Chicago Bears have released tight end Dion Sims
Duke’s Zion Williamson falls to the floor Wednesday with an injury while chasing the ball with North Carolina’s Luke Maye during the first half in Durham, North Carolina.
College Sports | No. 1 Duke, Zion Williamson figuring out what's next after knee injury
Duke might have to figure out what the Zion Show will look like without its namesake. And Zion Williamson could have some things of his own to consider, too.
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.
Nick Cafardo, former Boston Globe sports columnist, poses in this undated photo. Longtime Boston Globe baseball writer has died after collapsing at the Red Sox's spring training ballpark. He was 62. The newspaper said Cafardo had an embolism Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, and Red Sox medical staff was unable to revive him. (John Ioven/The Boston Globe via AP)
MLB | Boston Globe baseball writer Nick Cafardo dies at 62
Longtime Boston Globe baseball writer Nick Cafardo dies after collapsing at Red Sox spring training at age 62
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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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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