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FRI, 5/7/2021

Friday, May 7, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Luis Robert is checked by a team trainer after injuring his hip Sunday at Guaranteed Rate Field.

White Sox | 'I think he's going to bounce back': Sox' Robert should return to normal, doctors say

Two local hip experts, Dr. Andrew Riff and Dr. Michael Chiu, weighed in on the injury to White Sox center fielder Luis Robert.
Bears head coach Matt Nagy greets Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes after a 2019 game at Soldier Field.

Bears | Will Mahomes' first year serve as a blueprint for Justin Fields and the Bears?

For now, veteran Andy Dalton remains QB1. Fans might roll their eyes, but don't dismiss the idea that Justin Fields could spend a significant amount of time on the bench in 2021.
Chicago Cubs' Jake Marisnick, left, celebrates with Chicago Cubs' Matt Duffy after his two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Chicago, Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cubs | How unlikely candidate Matt Duffy has ignited Cubs offense

Matt Duffy was practically an afterthought in spring training, but he's helped ignite the Cubs offense since becoming an every day player. His ability to make contact and use the whole field is reminiscent of a 2016 World Series hero.
Chicago Blackhawks’ Alex DeBrincat (12) shoots the puck past Carolina Hurricanes’ Brady Skjei (76) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 6, 2021.

Sports | DeBrincat scores in OT, Blackhawks beat Hurricanes

Alex DeBrincat beat Petr Mrazek at 2:02 of overtime to help the Blackhawks rally past the NHL-leading Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 on Thursday night,
Bulls guard Zach LaVine, left, drives against Charlotte Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels during the second half in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday. LaVine had 13 points after missing 11 games due to the league’s health and safety protocols, and the Bulls swept the season series from the Charlotte Hornets with a 120-99 win on Thursday night.
Bulls | LaVine's return keeps Bulls' faint playoff hopes alive
The return of Zach LaVine to the floor certainly had something to do with the Bulls' inspired effort, which ended a four-game skid. Nikola Vucevic had 29 points and 14 rebounds, LaVine had 13 points after missing 11 games due to the league's health and safety protocols, and the Bulls swept the season series from the Charlotte Hornets with a 120-99 win on Thursday night.
Albert Pujols, with his son A.J. Alberto Jr., holds the World Series trophy with Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and general manager Walt Jocketty after winning Game 5 against Detroit Oct. 27, 2006, in St. Louis. Pujols was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels Thursday.
Columns | Albert Pujols to the White Sox? No way.
Any way you look at it, Albert Pujols is not a good fit in the White Sox lineup.
Grayslake Central’s Nate Mieszkowski, right, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run against Richmond-Burton last Saturday.
Prep Sports | Baseball: Busy schedule? You bet it is
Now high school baseball players know kind of what it's like to play in the major leagues. With a condensed, 7-week season, teams that are trying to get their normal 30-plus games in are playing pro-type schedules, where nearly every day is game day.
Jessica Stepien is part of a St. Charles East team that entered Thursday with a 9-0 record and has outscored its opponents 53-1.
Prep Sports | Girls soccer: Dual goalies working well for undefeated St. Charles East
St. Charles East's girls soccer team is off to a blistering start this spring.
Prep Sports | Girls soccer: Libertyville blanks Warren
Libertyville defeated Warren in a girls soccer game Thursday night.
Prep Sports | Baseball: Naperville Central sweeps Naperville North
Naperville Central's baseball team completed a 3-game sweep of Naperville North on Thursday.
Benet Academy’s William Kastelic sticks out his tongue as he performs on the Still Rings at the boys gymnastics sectional meet in Hinsdale Thursday, May 6, 2021.
Boys' Gymnastics | Boys gymnastics: Benet, Burlington Central gymnasts make school history
Benet and Burlington Central gymnasts enjoyed a memorable night Thursday at the Hinsdale Central sectional.
Prep Sports | Softball: Huntley's Bower throws perfect game against Burlington Central
Huntley's Bri Bower threw a perfect game and hit a home run in a 10-0 win over Burlington Central on Thursday.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Glenbrook North starting pitcher Ryan Henschel delivers during Thursday’s game at St. Viator.
BASEBALL: ST. VIATOR 5, GLENBROOK NORTH 2
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 3,235, Larry Cameron photo: This child received the measles vaccine at Laurel Hill School in Hanover Park in March of 1966. Children from one to six years of age could be vaccinated if the parents had written permission from their doctor.
Images:Through the Film Magnifier: Frontier Days, Bill Veeck, PeeWee Football, The Cellar nightclub and more
Glenbrook South shortstop Maddie Kapsimalis makes a diving catch of an infield fly ball during Tuesday’s game against Glenbrook North.
GIRLS SOFTBALL: GLENBROOK NORTH 9, GLENBROOK SOUTH 8
Glenbrook North’s Julia Gehrs, right, pressures Evanston goalie Nina Kaiser in front of the net during Thursday’s girls water polo game in Northbrook.
GIRLS WATER POLO: GLENBROOK NORTH 8, EVANSTON 7
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 387, Tom Grieger photo: These two girls look through books in the children’s section of the Arlington Heights Library in February of 1965.
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Glenbrook South’s Sammi Klemm (5) and Caroline Crawford (12) celebrate with their teammates as they close in on victory during Wednesday’s match against Glenbrook North. The Titans won 2-1, with scores of 26-24, 28-30, 25-21.
Girls volleyball: GLENBROOK SOUTH TITANS 2, GLENBROOK NORTH SPARTANS 1
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