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Saturday, September 25, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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While Bears rookie Justin Fields makes his starting debut, it can’t be a one-man show if the Bears hope to win Sunday in Cleveland.

Columns | Arkush: For Bears to win Sunday, Justin Fields needs help from his supporting cast

While Justin Fields makes his starting debut, it's the supporting cast that has to come through.
Team USA’s Bryson DeChambeau and Team USA’s Scottie Scheffler during a four-ball match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course on Saturday in Sheboygan, Wis.

Columns | U.S. builds on lead at Ryder Cup going into final day

Len Ziehm: The U.S. carries an 11-5 lead going into Sunday's concluding 12 singles matches for the 43rd Ryder Cup.
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) celebrates his no hitter against the Cleveland Indians with his teammates in a baseball game, Wednesday, April, 14, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

White Sox | Worth another look: 5 White Sox games that mattered this season

From Carlos Rodon's no-hitter to Tim Anderson's heroics in the cornfields of Iowa to Yasmani Grandal's 8 RBI vs. the Cubs, the playoff-bound White Sox have played some memorable games during the regular season.
Cleveland quarterback Baker Mayfield is likely to test the Bears’ secondary more than Joe Burrow did last week in the Bears’ win over Cincinnati.

Bears | Bears vs. Browns: 5 things to watch in Week 3 matchup

Sean Hammond: The Bears secondary will be put to the test by Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.
Chicago Cubs’ Ian Happ watches his RBI single during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday at Wrigley Field.
Cubs | Cubs get best of Lester, but bullpen can't stop Cards streak
Former Cubs left-hander Jon Lester took the mound for St. Louis on Saturday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs and Adrian Sampson led 4-2 when the starting pitchers were in the game, but the Cardinals rallied for an 8-5 win.
It’ll be interesting to see how Bears head coach Matt Nagy, left, calls plays for quarterback Justin Fields in his first full game.
Columns | Arkush: How much can Bears expect from Fields in first outing as QB1?
Hub Arkush: Justin Fields can't beat the Cleveland Browns by himself.
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) defends against the Minnesota Wild during the second period of Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Blackhawks | Normally-reserved Fleury bringing some light-hearted fun to Blackhawks
With well-known prankster Marc-Andre Fleury now on the Chicago Blackhawks, the rest of the team would be advised to watch their backs. The 36-year-old goaltender has been known to mess with his teammates any chance he gets. "You've got to keep it light," Fleury said.
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Friday the Cubs plan to be “really active in free agency” this offseason.
Cubs | Cubs' Hoyer: 'We plan to be active in free-agency'
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer spoke to reporters Friday about his plans for free-agency and his thoughts on second-year manager David Ross.
Columns | Zalusky: Sox clincher evokes sweet memories of 1983
Steve Zalusky: The White Sox winning the AL Central brings back memories of what a special year 1983 was.
Varsity girls runners from Prairie Ridge, Buffalo Grove, York, Prospect, Downers Grove North and others step off to the shot from starter Steve Johnson during the Palatine High School Invitational in cross country at Deer Grove East Forest Preserve on Saturday morning.
Prep Sports | Cross country: York, Lake Zurich's Johnston shine at Palatine invite
The York girls and Lake Zurich junior Brooke Johnston came out on top Saturday at the Palatine cross country invite, while on the boys side, New Trier won the team race while Hinsdale Central was second and York third.
Chicago White Sox's Luis Robert is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Trevor Stephan during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
White Sox | Making World Series run tops Chicago White Sox to-do list
The White Sox clinched first place in the AL Central on Thursday, and they're heading to the playoffs for the second straight season. They want to make a deeper run after losing to the Athletics in the first round last year.
Bears offensive tackle Jason Peters said the key to improving his cardio strength is running in a pool.
Bears | Key to cardio at 39: Bears' tackle Peters says it's running in the pool
Sean Hammond: Bears newcomer Jason Peters says running in the pool is his way to improve his cardio workouts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Glenbrook North’s Maddie Konopka celebrates the Spartans’ victory over Glenbrook South during Tuesday’s volleyball match in Glenview.
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Autumn White, left, and Donna Petrulis, pose for a picture being taken by Dora Petrulis, all of Glendale Heights at the Arlington Million/Mr. D’s Day at Arlington Park Saturday in Arlington Heights.
Fans and pageantry at the final Million Day at Arlington Park
First day of Naperville Central High School football practice was held Monday and the players had time to stretch in between drills.
First official day of football practice for Illinois high schools
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