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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

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Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Collin Delia makes a stop on Ottawa Senators defenseman Maxime Lajoie during the first period Monday in Chicago.

Blackhawks | Delia taking the bad with the good as a rookie goalie

No goalie is going to go through his entire career without throwing up a stinker every now and again. It comes with the territory and is to be expected. The question is, how does a rookie like the Chicago Blackhawks' Collin Delia respond to allowing 9 goals in his last two starts? Especially when one of those appearances lasted all of seven minutes and 55 seconds?
The Cubs’ Javier Baez said he intends to be back in the MVP race this season and says he knows how to improve his standing.

Cubs | Baez motivated to get back among league's elite

Cubs infielder Javier Baez didn't get the MVP award last season, but he had an MVP-caliber season. Like the rest of the Cubs as a team, he's looking for more this season.
White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said he’s not happy about Manny Machado signing with the Padres, but he’s not going to let the decision darken a bright future.

White Sox | White Sox moving on from disappointing news on Machado

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said he's not happy about Manny Machado signing with the Padres, but he's not going to let the decision darken a bright future.
Goalie Corey Crawford must still clear one hurdle before he’s medically cleared to return to game action for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Blackhawks | Crawford still has one hurdle before being cleared to return

Goalie Corey Crawford must still clear one hurdle before he's medically cleared to return to game action for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Creighton’s Ty-Shon Alexander (5) walks on the court as Gonzaga’s Rui Hachimura (21) celebrates with Zach Norvell Jr. (23) their 103-92 win over Creighton in December, Hachimura is expected to be the first Japan-born first-round pick. He has the size and shooting touch to fit into today’s NBA as a small-ball four or five; averaging 20.3 points.
Bulls | If not Zion, then who? Scouting the other NBA lottery prospects
The Bulls might not win the draft lottery and will be looking for prospects other than Zion Williamson. Here's a list of players that might be worth watching during tournament season.
Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish addresses the Japanese media Tuesday at spring training camp.
Cubs | Is Darvish feeling good after throwing batting practice? Yu bet.
Pitcher Yu Darvish expressed happiness Tuesday he was able to pitch live batting practice to Cubs teammates and come out of the session feeling good.
FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics' Brad Stevens looks down during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, in Philadelphia. The Celtics were expected to challenge the Warriors for the NBA crown, and that could still happen though right now they’re looking up at Milwaukee and Toronto in the East. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
NBA | Celtics still figuring things out heading into stretch run
Putting it together: Celtics hoping to carry recent momentum into stretch run of the season
FILE - In this June 8, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols talks with Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera during the fourth inning of a baseball game, in Detroit. Opponents getting friendly during games hasn't always been such a thing. With so many players now switching teams, sharing agents or staying in touch via social media, there are more opportunities to get to know someone you might see only a handful of times.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
MLB | Chatting on the bases is good-natured, a learning experience
Opponents getting friendly on the field during games hasn't always been such a thing
MLB | Biggio hopes tension doesn't lead to work stoppage
Hall of Famer Craig Biggio hopes increased labor tension doesn't lead to Major League Baseball's first work stoppage in a quarter century
College Sports | Childress' hot hand helps Wake Forest down Irish, 75-68
Gibbs scores 23 as Irish lose their second straight
Denny Hamlin (11) takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David Graham)
Sports | McDowell defends Daytona 500 decision not to push Logano
McDowell defends Daytona 500 decision not to push Logano
Former NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, center, speaks with Dominque Wilkins, left, as former player Bill Russell is seen at right, during the NBA All-Star skills session basketball contest, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
NBA | Kareem: Players like Anthony Davis have value and hold power
'Players have power because they have value': Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gets where Anthony Davis is coming from
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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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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