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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields drops back to pass Saturday during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs in Chicago.

Bears | Can the Bears first-team offense score? 4 things to watch for against Seawhawks

Bears fans will have their second look at head coach Matt Eberflus' team on Thursday, and they can expect to see Justin Fields and the starters for about six to 10 snaps.
Tim Anderson is expected to miss another month after having finger surgery and Leury Garcia (back) went on the injured list Wednesday. In need of help at shortstop, the White Sox brought up Romy Gonzalez from Class AAA Charlotte and they might go after Elvis Andrus, above.

White Sox | White Sox lose another shortstop to injury; Andrus on radar?

Tim Anderson is expected to miss another month after having finger surgery and Leury Garcia (back) went on the injured list Wednesday. In need of help at shortstop, the White Sox brought up Romy Gonzalez from Class AAA Charlotte and they might go after Elvis Andrus.
Cubs’ Rafael Ortega congratulates Cubs P.J. Higgins as he comes across the plate after hitting a two run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Wednesday. Yan Gomes hit a tie-breaking single in the seventh inning against his former team and the Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 to win the three-game series

Cubs | Gomes' RBI single in 7th lifts Cubs over Nationals 3-2

Yan Gomes hit a tie-breaking single in the seventh inning against his former team and the Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 to win the three-game series
Two Emmys, (4), with jockey James Graham, narrowly beats Domestic Spending, ridden by Flavien Prat, during the 2022 Mr. D. Stakes at Arlington Park in Arlington Heights.

Columns | O'Donnell: With "Louisville Million," Churchill Inc. dissed the legacy of Dick Duchossois

This past weekend, the Arlington Million was moved to Churchill Downs, site of one of the most troublesome grass surfaces in America. And in the end, matching Million Day '21 at Arlington, the event was nothing more than an embarrassment for CDI CEO Bill Carstanjen and Co.
Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan smiles as guard Zach LaVine celebrates last season against the Orlando Magic in Chicago.
Bulls | Bulls open 2022-2023 season in Miami, includes chance to extend TNT win streak
The Bulls will open the 2022-23 season in Miami, face Cleveland in the home opener, then will get a chance to extend the TNT home win steak finally on Feb. 16 against Milwaukee.
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease delivers during the first inning of the team’s baseball game against the Houston Astros on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in Chicago.
White Sox | Moncada, Sheets come up big, Sox win Cease/Verlander duel
The White Sox's offense obliged once Cease was out of the game.
The Bears and Seahawks will meet in a preseason game at 7 Thursday on ESPN. The game will feature two teams in full-on rebuild mode, even if their general managers won’t say it. There is, however, one major difference between the two rebuilds — the quarterback position.
Bears | Bears, Seahawks on similar trajectories, with 1 big difference -- quarterback
The Bears and Seahawks will meet in a preseason game at 7 Thursday on ESPN. The game will feature two teams in full-on rebuild mode, even if their general managers won't say it. There is, however, one major difference between the two rebuilds -- the quarterback position.
Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi is joining the Cubs TV booth as a game analyst.
Cubs | Former Phillies manager Joe Girardi to join Cubs TV booth
Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi has joined Marquee Sports Network as a game analyst for the Chicago Cubs, one of his former teams.
This is a photo of Teven Jenkins of the Chicago Bears NFL football team. This image reflects the Chicago Bears active roster as of Monday, June 6, 2022.
Bears | Teven Jenkins was the Bears left tackle of the future. Will he end up at right guard?
The 24-year-old, who was the 39th overall draft pick in 2021, hasn't started a game at guard since his redshirt freshman season at Oklahoma State in 2017.
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa (22) walks back to the dugout after conferring with hone plate umpire Mike Estabrook during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The White Sox won 8-2.
White Sox | Fan fair? La Russa said he didn't get any help from crowd in Monday's Sox win
In a viral video, a White Sox fan near the dugout said he yelled at manager Tony La Russa, convincing him to pinch-run Adam Engel in Monday night's win over the Astros. La Russa had a differing view, but said he appreciates the support.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jack Johnson (3) plays against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Denver. The Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year contract with Johnson.
Blackhawks | Blackhawks agree to 1-year deal with veteran defenseman Jack Johnson
The Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year contract with Jack Johnson after the veteran defenseman helped Colorado win the Stanley Cup last season.
Bulls | Bulls' two-way addition Lewis suffers knee injury
Bulls two-way player Justin Lewis suffered a knee injury over the weekend and will be out indefinitely, the team announced. Two-way players split their time between the NBA club and its G-League affiliate.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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