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MON, 4/22/2019

Monday, April 22, 2019

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Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo, left, speaks with pitcher Matt Shoemaker, second from right, as Shoemaker is helped off the field after sustaining an injury during a rundown play against the Oakland Athletics in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Columns | Rozner: Bubble Wrap won't save pitchers from all injuries

Soon enough, there will be calls for designated fielders and throwers, to go along with designated hitters.
Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez has returned to his hometown of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, after the death of his grandmother.

White Sox | Chicago White Sox place Jimenez on Bereavement List, recall Delmonico

The Chicago White Sox placed Eloy Jimenez on the Bereavement List Monday, and the rookie left fielder is going to miss the three-game series vs. the Orioles. Nicky Delmonico was recalled from Class AAA Charlotte to replace Jimenez.
Chicago Wolves veteran forward T.J. Tynan isn’t one to hide his emotions as a vocal leader of the team.

NHL | Tynan a voice of reason for Chicago Wolves

Whether it's to opponents, referees or teammates, Chicago Wolves forward T.J. Tynan isn't afraid to express his opinions. The Orland Park native has stepped up as a leader of the Wolves this season, while also enjoying a breakout year statisticaly. "I credit all my success to him," said 22-year-old Keegan Kolesar, who scored 20 goals while skating on Tynan's line.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com, Dec. 16, 2018 Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard scores against the Green Bay Packers last season. The Bears traded Howard in the offseason.

Bears | 2019 NFL draft: The top positional needs for all 32 teams

With the 2019 NFL draft nearly at hand, here's a look at the top positional needs of each team before the selections begin Thursday.
CORRECTS TO THE SECOND DAY OF THE NFL DRAFT, ON APRIL 26 - In this April 18, 2019, photo, country music star Tim McGraw, left, poses with Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel in Nashville, Tenn. After the second day of the of the NFL Draft in Nashville on Friday, April 26, McGraw will cap off the evening performing on the draft stage across the Cumberland River from Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NFL | Country star, Titans coach talk about NFL draft in Nashville
Country music star Tim McGraw watched as Philadelphia hosted the NFL draft in 2017 with more than 250,000 people on hand and immediately had a vision of how to make the three-day event even better
White Sox | Scouting report: White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
The Chicago White Sox had the third-worst record in baseball last season at 62-100. On Monday night, they open a three-game series at Baltimore vs. the Orioles. who had the worst record (47-115) in the majors in 2018.
FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, in Dallas. Murray is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Cooper Neill, File)
NFL | Defense order of the day for 1st round of NFL draft
We learned during the 2018 season that offense is beloved by NFL teams (and fans). Yet the Super Bowl score was 13-3.
FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2018 file photo, Los Angeles Sparks' Cappie Pondexter during a preseason WNBA basketball game in Uncasville, Conn. Cappie Pondexter knew it was time to retire from playing basketball and move on to other things in her life. The two-time WNBA champion announced her retirement Tuesday, April 16, 2019 on Instagram and spoke with The Associated Press about her decision. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
College Sports | Pondexter ready to move on after retiring from WNBA
Cappie Pondexter knew it was time to retire from basketball and move on to other things in her life
FILE - In this Saturday May 16, 2009 file photo, Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo smiles as the team celebrate winning the English Premier League after their 0-0 draw against Arsenal at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England. Ronaldo, who joined Juventus for this season from Real Madrid, became the first player to win the English Premier League (with Manchester United), the Spanish league (with Madrid) and Serie A. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)
Pro Sports | Ronaldo becomes first player to win Europe's top 3 leagues
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player ever to win league titles in England, Spain and Italy
Blackhawks | Versteeg agrees to 1-year deal with IceHogs
Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Kris Versteeg signed a one-year deal to play with the Rockford IceHogs on Monday.
Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots over Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis, Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Celtics defeated the Pacers 110-106 to win the series 4-0. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NBA | Celtics face tough road after sweeping Pacers
Celtics prove they're every bit as physical as Pacers, and they may need to get tougher
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) goes to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) defends in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, April 21, 2019, in Oklahoma City. Portland won 111-98. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
NBA | Lillard sparks Portland past Oklahoma City for 3-1 lead
Lillard's strong 3rd quarter sparks Portland past Oklahoma City for 3-1 lead
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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