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Sunday, February 28, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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The Bulls flew to Tampa, Fla. on Saturday, but had made an early return after Sunday’s game against Toronto was postponed because the Raptors didn’t have enough players available.

Bulls | Postponement of Bulls-Raptors just the start of NBA's scheduling issues

The Bulls flew to Tampa, Fla. on Saturday, but had made an early return after Sunday's game against Toronto was postponed because the Raptors didn't have enough players available.
Chicago White Sox’s Adam Engel takes a practice swing during spring training practice on Wednesday in Phoenix.

White Sox | Fans, La Russa, Burger are highlights of White Sox's Cactus League opener

The Chicago White Sox lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 in Sunday's Cactus League opener, but having fans back at Camelback Ranch and the return of manager Tony La Russa and third baseman Jake Burger were the newsworthy notes.
Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Wilson reacts during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. Unfortunately for Bears fans, Wilson, the third-highest paid QB in the NFL, won’t be playing for Chicago next year.

Columns | Landing Russell Wilson or Deshaun Watson isn't as simple as it sounds

Hub Arkush: Landing the big-name quarterback isn't as easy as you might think.
Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence runs for a touchdown against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. Lawrence going to the Jacksonville Jaguars as the No. 1 pick is the only sure thing in this year’s draft.

Bears | NFL mock draft: Hammond Version 1.0

Only the top spot is a sure thing at this year's strange draft. Here's what Sean Hammond thinks the next 31 picks might be.
In this Jan. 14, 2020, file photo, Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews celebrates his game winning goal against the Senators in overtime of an NHL hockey action in Ottawa. Without Toews all this season, the Hawks have struggled mightily of late on faceoffs.
Blackhawks | Without Toews and Dach, Blackhawks struggling with faceoffs
The Blackhawks have struggled mightily on faceoffs of late, which isn't a huge surprise as they've been without Jonathan Toews and Kirby Dach all season. John Dietz takes a look at the numbers in this notebook.
Fans sit in social distance squares during a spring training baseball game with the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
MLB | Welcome back: Optimism abounds as MLB's spring includes fans
The sun and the baseball have returned to Arizona and Florida for spring training games, which began on Sunday
The last living player from the 1948 Cleveland Indians, Eddie Robinson sits in a box at Progressive Field before Game 6 of the 2016 World Series against the Cubs.
Columns | Baseball Way Back: Eddie Robinson keeping up with the game at 100
Steve Zalusky talks to Eddie Robinson, still going strong at 100 years young.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been seemingly locked in the No. 1 spot for quite some time.
Columns | NFL mock draft: Hub Arkush Version 1.0
Hub Arkush: An early look at what could happen in the year's NFL Draft.
One built-in advantage to Arlington International Racecourse’s location is its own Metra station, experts say, along with proximity to major roads and expressways.
News | Even with a stadium, Arlington Park redevelopment likely to have more, like shops, homes
Once in a generation. That's how a marketing brochure describes the redevelopment opportunity that exists on a sprawling 326-acre site that has hosted horse racing for nearly a century in Arlington Heights.
Crews have been working to remove the snow from the football field at Hersey High School in preparation for the first official day of practice on Wednesday.
Columns | It's been a while, but football is finally set to return
After a year in which COVID-19 wrecked havoc on everything in life, including sports seasons as we know them, 2021 will be the debut of spring high school football.
Horses in the Bruce D. Memorial Stakes pass the grandstand at the Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights Saturday.
Sports | What a history it's been for Arlington International Racecourse
A look back at the history of Arlington International Racecourse.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 553, Don Vickery photo: Plotting the downfall of one another are these chess club members at Arlington High School in March of 1965. Clockwise from above left are Ferdunand Korndorf, Robert Jenkins, John Simmons and Allan Swaby.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis celebrates on the field after their NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9 to win the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 219, Don Vickery photo: Bridge players concentrate on their cards during a bridge party at Pioneer Park in Arlington Heights in February of 1965.
Through the Film Magnifier: Bill Buckner, bridge clubs, wine tasting, Kristy McNichol and more
In this April 8, 1974 file photo, Atlanta Braves’ Hank Aaron eyes the flight of the ball after hitting his 715th career homer in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta. The 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron’s 715th home run finds the Hall of Famer, now 80, coping with his recovery from hip surgery. The anniversary of his famous homer on April 8, 1974 will be celebrated before the Braves’ home opener against the Mets on Tuesday night.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 52,005, Dave Tonge photo: Tapes are recorded every half-hour by Sportsphone announcers unless there is a breaking story, when they are changed immediately. Pat Benkowski is recording the voice of a quiz winner, the only prize, at the services cramped quarters in the John Hancock building in Chicago in September of 1979.
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