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Monday, May 20, 2019

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Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, May 19, 2019.

White Sox | Lopez clears hurdle in White Sox's 5-2 loss to Blue Jays

Reynaldo Lopez didn't have his best command Sunday, but the Chicago White Sox's starting pitcher was impressive while working out of a big jam in the fourth inning during a 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays at Guaranteed Rate Field.
The Chicago White Sox on Monday are expected to announce rookie left fielder Eloy Jimenez is coming off the injured list. Jimenez has been out since spraining his right ankle trying to make a catch at the fence on April 26.

White Sox | Eloy Jimenez likely to rejoin White Sox for Astros series

The Chicago White Sox on Monday are expected to announce rookie left fielder Eloy Jimenez is coming off the injured list. Jimenez has been out since spraining his right ankle trying to make a catch at the fence on April 26.
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon, left, celebrates with Kris Bryant (17) after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Washington. The Cubs won 6-5. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Cubs | Rizzo homers, Cubs hold off Nationals' rally for win

Anthony Rizzo homered, Albert Almora Jr. had three hits and the Chicago Cubs held off the Washington Nationals for a 6-5 victory Sunday night.
At the June 20 NBA Draft, Zion native Admiral Schofield is hoping to join a recent Lake County tradition by sticking in the NBA.

Bulls | Zion native Schofield thinks he can follow Brunson's example

While Zion Williamson willl be the top pick in the June 20 NBA Draft, Zion native Admiral Schofield is hoping to join a recent Lake County tradition by sticking in the NBA.
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon argues with umpire Sam Holbrook (34) over the delivery of Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle during the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Washington. Maddon thought Doolittle was using an illegal delivery. Maddon believed the left-handed Doolittle was tapping his right toe on the ground before coming to the plate. The Nationals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cubs | Maddon, Cubs drop protest over Doolittle's delivery
The Chicago Cubs have dropped their protest over the pitching delivery of Washington reliever Sean Doolittle
NBA | Pelicans hire Trajan Langdon as general manager
New Orleans Pelicans hire Nets assistant general manager Trajan Langdon to serve as New Orleans' GM under Griffin
Kyle Larson celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, May 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Sports | NASCAR changes play part in thrilling All-Star Race
NASCAR and its fans had to like what it saw from the sport's annual All-Star Race, thrilling passes, side-by-side racing and even an old fashioned brawl at the end
Rafael Nadal of Spain kisses his trophy after winning against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the end of their final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Sunday, May 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Sports | Back on top: Nadal beats Djokovic for 9th Italian Open title
Rafael Nadal is right back where he wants to be after winning Italian Open title with victory over Djokovic
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, prepares to shoot over Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
NBA | Green shows a more mature side for the Warriors
Draymond Green shows a more mature side for Golden State Warriors
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Portland, Ore. The Warriors won 110-99. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
NBA | Lillard separated ribs in Game 2 against the Warriors
Portland's Damian Lillard playing with separated ribs after Game 2 injury against Golden State
Barcelona's Lionel Messi shoots to score in front Eibar's goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Ipurua stadium, in Eibar, northern Spain, Sunday, May 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Ion Alcoba)
Pro Sports | Messi hits 50 goals for Barca, Madrid ends season to forget
Lionel Messi scored twice to hit the 50-goal mark for the sixth time in his career on Sunday while Real Madrid put a fittingly poor ending to its worst season in recent memory after losing in the final round of the Spanish league
FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long stands on the sideline prior to the team's NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Long has announced his retirement from football, ending an 11-year NFL playing career that included winning two Super Bowl titles and the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Long posted his decision Saturday night, May 18, on Twitter, saying it has "been a hell of a journey" and adds that "I can honestly say I put my soul into every minute of it." (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
NFL | Eagles' Chris Long announces retirement after 11 NFL seasons
Eagles defensive lineman Chris Long has announced his retirement from football
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Batavia’s Katrina Schlenker (3066) leads the field midway through the Class 3A 3,200-meter relay as Hoffman Estates’ Nikki Rong (3397) runs just behind her during the girls state track finals in Charleston Saturday.
Saturday at the State Final Meet in Girls Track & Field
Warren’s Annika Bynum clears the bar while competing in the high jump during the Class 3A girls state track and field preliminaries in Charleston Friday.
Friday at the State Final Meet in Girls Track & Field
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 45,105, Barry Jarvinen photo: Members of the Chicago Bears Honey Bears cheerleading squad practice for an upcoming Bears game in October of 1977. The Honey Bears final performance was at Super Bowl XX, January 26, 1986.
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Larkin pitcher Max Anderson etched his name in the IHSA record books in an 8-0 victory over Elgin at Trout Park Wednesday. The left-hander used a well-located fastball and an array of breaking pitches to strike out 19 in a 2-hit victory that clinched the crosstown series for the Royals. The senior struck out the first 12 batters of the game, the first two of which occurred Monday before lightning caused a first-inning suspension until Wednesday.
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Antioch’s Abby Pyburn, right, is called safe at second base by the umpire despite Grayslake Central’s Kennedy Stoffel (3) showing him the ball after laying down the tag during Thursday’s softball game in Antioch.
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The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment 22,197, Jay Needleman photo: A 29-year-old Muhammad Ali works out at Johnny Coulon’s gym on the south side of Chicago in July of 1971.
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