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Friday, August 23, 2019

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Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, left, throws a ball as quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone looks on during an NFL football training camp in Bourbonnais. There have been more than a few reports out of Bears training camp that Mitch Trubisky hasn’t progressed since the end of last season. Considering he’s taken a total of three snaps in one exhibition game and he has yet to throw a pass against another team, I have no idea how anyone could make that claim.

Bears | Suggestions that Bears QB Trubisky has had poor training camp are unfounded, silly

Until we see Mitch Trubisky play in a real game against another team's best efforts to stop him, we aren't going to have any idea where the young QB is.
Cubs bench coach Mark Loretta, left, and manager Joe Maddon (70), right, stand with San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy. The Chicago Cubs honored retiring San Francisco Giants manager Bochy before Thursday’s game. Cubs manager Maddon pushed for better pay and recognition for established skippers.

Cubs | Maddon wants better pay, recognition for established managers

The Chicago Cubs honored retiring San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy before Thursday's game. Cubs manager Joe Maddon pushed for better pay and recognition for established skippers.
Returning to the lineup Thursday night, Yoan Moncada hit a 2-run homer and doubled in the White Sox’s 6-1 win over the Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field.

White Sox | Moncada returns, sparks White Sox in 6-1 win over Texas

Returning to the lineup Thursday night, Yonan Moncada hit a 2-run homer and doubled in the Chicago White Sox's 6-1 win over the Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field.
With so much young talent already in the roster and coming up through the minor-league system, the Chicago White Sox are shaping up as contenders in 2020. Sox general manager Rick Hahn wants to wait until spring training before making any predictions.

White Sox | White Sox creeping toward contender status, but Hahn knows more work needs to be done

With so much young talent already in the roster and coming up through the minor-league system, the Chicago White Sox are shaping up as contenders in 2020. Sox general manager Rick Hahn wants to wait until spring training before making any predictions.
Bears coach Matt Nagy had one interaction with Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers last month at a pro-am golf tournament — and it was a memorable one.
Bears | Did Packers QB Rodgers trip Bears' Nagy at celebrity golf event?
Bears coach Matt Nagy had one interaction with Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers last month at a pro-am golf tournament -- and it was a memorable one.
Pittsburgh Pirates first-round draft pick Quinn Priester, here after signing with the team in June, was called up to the Class A West Virginia Black Bears Wednesday night.
Pro Sports | Pirates promote Cary-Grove grad Priester for Class A playoff push
The Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday announced that Cary-Grove gradute and first-round draft pick Quinn Priester is moving up to Class A.
Sports | Scouting report: Washington Nationals vs. Cubs
It will be a battle of playoff contenders this weekend when the Washington Nationals invaded Wrigley Field to play the Chicago Cubs.
Pro Sports | Uchman's Arlington selections for Friday's races
Here is today's link to Daily Herald handicapper Ron Uchman's selections for thoroughbred racing at Arlington International on Friday.
FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a shot to Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, during the men's final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. Djokovic is seeded No. 1 for the U.S. Open, which he won last year for the third time. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Sports | US Open '19: As usual, Djokovic, Nadal, Federer lead the way
Men to watch at US Open: defending champ Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, North Carolina Courage's Jessica McDonald (14) heads the ball on goal during the team's NWSL soccer championship game against the Portland Thorns in Portland, Ore. Portland drew a league-record 25,218 fans to a game against the defending league champion North Carolina Courage earlier this month, evidence of a World Cup bump. In addition to bringing in new fans, players want sustained growth and stability. The key is investment. (Adam Lapierre/The Oregonian via AP, File)
Pro Sports | NWSL players say investment key to sustaining World Cup bump
Record-breaking attendance at National Women's Soccer League matches is evidence of the World Cup bump. But players want to see investment, too.
FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Naomi Osaka, of Japan, kisses the trophy after defeating Naomi Osaka, of Japan, in the women's final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. Osaka is ranked No. 1 heading into the U.S. Open, where she will attempt to defend a Grand Slam title for the first time. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Sports | US Open '19: No. 1 Osaka defends; Serena Williams eyes 24th
Women to watch at US Open: 23-time major winner Serena Williams, defending champ Naomi Osaka
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during an NFL preseason football game, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
NFL | 49ers QB Garoppolo looks to bounce back from rough week
Coach Kyle Shanahan is confident Jimmy Garoppolo has the physical tools to succeed as an NFL quarterback
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Justin Thomas holds his new trophy after winning the BMW Championship final round at Medinah Country Club Sunday, August 18, 2019.
Sunday at The BMW Championship
Justin Thomas watches the flight of a shot from the fairway on the 11th.
Saturday at The BMW Championship
Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on the ninth hole.
Friday at The BMW Championship
Jason Kokrak talks with his caddie before missing a potential birdie putt that would have given him sole possession of the lead at the BMW Championship first round at Medinah Country Club in Medinah Thursday, August 15, 2019. He missed and ended the first round tied with Justin Thomas.
Thursday at The BMW Championship
Tiger Woods watches the flight of his ball during the BMW Championship Pro-Am at Medinah Wednesday.
Wednesday's pro-am at The BMW Championship
A boy walks past a large mural of Tiger Woods at the BMW Championship practice rounds at Medinah Country Club in Medinah Tuesday.
Practice rounds at The BMW Championship
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