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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

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Vancouver Canucks’ Bo Horvat (53) celebrates with teammates Adam Gaudette (88), Alexander Elder (23), of Sweden, and Josh Leivo (17) after scoring the winning goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks, Monday, March 18, 2019, in Chicago.

Blackhawks | Overtime loss to Canucks puts Blackhawks at crossroads

Bo Horvat gave the Canucks a victory over the Blackhawks just 16 seconds into OT when he skated in on Corey Crawford and beat the netminder to the stick side.
Chicago Cubs’ Yu Darvish runs in the rain during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz.

Cubs | Around the Horn: Cubs need Darvish to return to form

Right-hander Yu Darvish has looked healthy and appeared happy with the Chicago Cubs this spring. A return to form for Darvish will be key to the team's chances this year.
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Ivan Nova throws during the first inning of the team’s spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Friday, March 1, 2019, in Surprise, Ariz.

White Sox | Around the Horn: White Sox look for command performance from Nova

The Chicago White Sox's starting rotation led the major leagues with 400 walks last season. Newcomer Ivan Nova is a proven strike-thrower and he brings needed experience to the Sox's starting five.
Baylor celebrates after defeating Iowa State during the Big 12 women's conference tournament championship in Oklahoma City, Monday, March 11, 2019. Baylor won 67-49. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

College Sports | Spoilers! Baylor tops women's NCAA field as bracket leaks

Baylor, Notre Dame, Mississippi State and Louisville are the top seeds in the women's NCAA Tournament
Washington Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo said a succession plan has left his team well positioned despite the loss of Bryce Harper.
Columns | Rozner: The National League team no one is talking about
The Washington Nationals might be the best team no one is paying attention to after the departure of Bryce Harper.
The Blackhawks’ Connor Murphy (5), here celebrating a goal Saturday in a win over Montreal, says he’s been trying to improve the offensive side of his game this season.
Blackhawks | Blackhawks' Murphy doing what he can to grow offensive side of his game
Nobody will ever mistake Connor Murphy for Brent Burns, Roman Josi or Erik Gustafsson, but that doesn't mean the Blackhawks' defenseman isn't trying to grow his offensive game.
Bears | Gabriel: Bears are improved after opening week of free agency
On paper, the Bears are a little better than they were a week ago, but until we see them all on the field, we won't know for sure.
NFL | Robin Roberts hosting first night of NFL draft on ABC
Robin Roberts is returning to sports for one night, hosting ABC's coverage of the first round of the NFL draft on April 25
Duke’s Zion Williamson (1) reacts after scoring against North Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
College Sports | Duke gets top billing; Carolina, Virginia, Gonzaga also No. 1s
Williamson and the Blue Devils got the overall top seed in the tournament, while Gonzaga and two more Atlantic Coast Conference teams -- North Carolina and Virginia -- also received No. 1 seeds.
Kyle Buschs stands on his car after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., Sunday, March 17, 2019. The win was the 200th for Busch across NASCAR's three national series. (AP Photo/Rachel Luna)
Sports | Column: Kyle Busch's mark stands on its own not vs Petty's
Column: Kyle Busch's mark stands on its own not vs Petty's
College Sports | Gonzaga's Townsend, Stockton to miss NCAAs with injuries
Gonzaga's Laura Stockton and Jill Townsend will miss the NCAA Tournament because of leg injuries
Dallas Mavericks' Tim Hardaway Jr., left, and Luka Doncic (77) celebrate with Dirk Nowitzki (41) after Nowitzki scored a basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Dallas, Monday, March 18, 2019. The basket placed Nowitzki as the sixth all-time league leading scorer surpassing Wilt Chamberlain. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
NBA | Nowitzki passes Chamberlain for 6th on NBA scoring list
Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks became the NBA's sixth-leading scorer with another of his signature long-range jumpers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Warren’s goalie Nicole Terzian defends as Andrew’s Claudia Mietus fires a shot during the Hoffman Estates girls water polo invite on Saturday.
Water polo begins in our best high school sports photos of the week
South Elgin’s Vincent Miszkiewicz (33) hangs on the rim after a dunk as Hampshire’s AJ Bishop (23) and Kyle Johnson (4) look on during Wednesday’s Class 4A regional semifinal boys basketball game in South Elgin.
A powerful group of our best high school sports photos of the week
Glenbard South's Raquel LaPonte goes airborne to pass under pressure to a teammate in the IHSA girls state basketball Class 3A finals in Normal on Friday. Glenbard South ended up losing to Morton 35-21.
Glenbard South vs. Morton in the IHSA girls state basketball final Class 3A in Normal
Maine West's Angela Dugalic holds up the first place trophy for her fans after they beat Mother McAuley 58-46 in the IHSA girls state basketball Class 4A finals at Normal on Friday.
Maine West vs. Mother McAuley, girls Class 4A state basketball final
Maine West’s Angela Dugalic celebrates with her teammates as she turns toward her fans after they win over Hononegah and head to the finals against Mother McAuley in the IHSA girls state basketball Class 4A semifinals at Normal on Friday.
Maine West vs. Hononegah, girls Class 4A state basketball
Benet Academy’s Clara Prasse fights to drive around Mother McAuley’s Nikki Murphy in the first quarter during IHSA girls state basketball Class 4A semifinals at Normal on Friday.
Benet Academy vs. Mother McAuley, girls Class 4A state basketball
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