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Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon scores during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

Bears | Wheels come off for Bears in 41-10 loss to Chiefs

3 and Out: Any hopes for improvement from the Bears following an 0-2 start were quickly extinguished by Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

Bears | Bears fall to 0-3 after Chiefs' beatdown. How can they shake it off?

There was a party at Arrowhead Stadium and the Bears weren't invited. The Chiefs just showed the Bears what good football looks like. "You can see on their side: The flow is so natural," receiver Darnell Mooney said.
Chicago Cubs’ Patrick Wisdom left, celebrates with teammate Christopher Morel right, after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Chicago.

Cubs | Cubs sweep Rockies, hope fate will be kind in final week

The Cubs wrapped up their home schedule with a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Sunday. Patrick Wisdom hit a go-ahead 2-run homer in the sixth, giving rookie Jordan Wicks his fourth victory.
Chicago White Sox’s Mike Clevinger delivers a pitch to a Boston Red Sox batter in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Boston.

White Sox | Clevinger strong again, Sox beats Boston win 1st series since early August

Mike Clevinger pitched 6 solid innings in a rain-shortened game.
Chicago Cubs closing pitcher Julian Merryweather celebrates after defeating the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Chicago.
Cubs | Merryweather gets save, but Cubs' bullpen is full of questions
A major question for the Cubs during the final week is whether the bullpen can hold up. Julian Merryweather got the save on Sunday, despite two walks, Mark Leiter Jr. hasn't pitched since Wednesday and Adbert Alzolay is still working to come off the injured list.
Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams watches during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Chicago.
Bears | Report: Alan Williams resigned from Bears over 'inappropriate' conduct
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday that his resignation is not related to criminal activity.
First place individual champion Captain Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC celebrates with champagne after winning LIV Golf Chicago at the Rich Harvest Farms on Sunday, September 24, 2023 in Sugar Grove, Illinois.
Columns | DeChambeau delivers again, wins LIV tournament at Rich Harvest
In 2015 he won the U.S. Amateur at Olympia Fields, and in 2017 he captured the first of his seven PGA Tour titles at the John Deere Classic in downstate Silvis.
Usher performs at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction and awards gala in 2022 at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel.
Music | Usher to headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher has a new confession: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Usher would lead the halftime festivities from Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11.
United States forward Megan Rapinoe, right, reaches up toward the ball as South Africa defender Lebogang Ramalepe chases her down during the first half of a soccer game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Chicago.
Sports | Rapinoe gets triumphant send-off in Chicago as U.S. beats South Africa 2-0
The 38-year-old Rapinoe was presented with a framed jersey representing her 203 games with the United States prior to the win, and she raised her arms as the crowd roared.
Arjun Narshima, 9, releases a pitch during a cricket training session at MVP Field House in Lake Zurich. Pitchers — known in the sport as bowlers — get a running approach.
News | Cricket mania: Why centuries-old sport is bowling over the suburbs
Cricket, an international, centuries-old English sport especially popular in India and Pakistan, is growing in the suburbs, particularly among South Asian immigrants and their children. Suburban communities are taking notice and rising to the demand.
Courtesy of Jerry Reuss This photo at old Comiskey Park gives the viewer a pitcher’s-eye view.
Columns | Baseball Way Back: Jerry Reuss was a pitcher taking pictures
During a 22-year major league career, Jerry Reuss won 220 games with a 3.64 ERA. His major league road was well traveled, with stops in St. Louis, Houston, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, California, Milwaukee and the South Side of Chicago. Today, he shares his pictures of old ballparks on Facebook, including shots of old Comiskey Park in its final seasons, taken while Reuss pitched for the White Sox.
Northern Illinois University QB Rocky Lombardi fumbles the ball in the end zone while taking on Tulsa University on Saturday that was the result of a safety while playing in DeKalb. After the NIU defense forced its second turnover of the game, the Huskies gave Tulsa the first points of the game. Lombardi lost control of the ball and fumbled in the end zone. The Huskies recovered, but the Golden Hurricane had a safety and a 2-0 lead with 2:04 left in the first.
College Sports | 5 takeaways from the Huskies' third straight loss, 22-14 to Tulsa
The NIU football team dropped its third straight game squandering a solid defensive performance in a 22-14 loss to Tulsa.The Huskies (1-3) finished with 295 total yards of offense, while the defense allowed 288.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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