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Saturday, January 25, 2020

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Lauri Markkanen will be out up to six weeks because of a pelvis injury, the Bulls announced Friday afternoon.

Bulls | Markkanen out for 4-6 weeks, Bulls miss him in loss to Kings

The Bulls announced Friday that forward Lauri Markkanen will be sidelined 4-6 weeks with a stress reaction in his right pelvis.
Manager Rick Renteria makes his appearance on the black carpet during opening day of SoxFest at McCormick Place West in Chicago on Friday. Renteria said he’d be disappointed if the upcoming season ends with no playoff appearance. That’s a lot of pressure for a team that hasn’t had a winning record since 2012, but Tim Anderson, among others, is up for the challenge.

White Sox | Can White Sox live up to Renteria's high expectations?

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria said he'd be disappointed if the upcoming season ends with no playoff appearance. That's a lot of pressure for a team that hasn't had a winning record since 2012, but Tim Anderson, among others, is up for the challenge.
Trainer Larry Rivelli would like to get an earlier start this season at Arlington Park.

Columns | O'Donnell: More spin around Arlington Park -- Track may open earlier than ever for 'leased' training

Jim O'Donnell says trainer Larry Rivelli wants to get an earlier start at Arlington, and Churchill Downs should listen.
Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey, right, watches the John Fox press conference with general manager Ryan Pace, left, and president Ted PHillips in 2015. In a letter sent this week to season ticket holders, Bears president and Phillips wrote that after no increases in three of the past five years, the price of season tickets across all sections of Soldier Field will rise in 2020.

Sports | Bears announce average season ticket price increase of 3.9 percent

In a letter sent this week to season ticket holders, Bears president and CEO Ted Phillips wrote that after no increases in three of the past five years, the price of season tickets across all sections of Soldier Field will rise in 2020.
Villanova coach Harry Perretta and DePaul coach Doug Bruno are great friends. Perretta is retiring after the season.
Columns | After 42 years coaching Villanova women's team, Perretta says time is right to retire
Villanova women's basketball coach Harry Perretta says after four decades in coaching, it's time to relax.
Dallas Keuchel, right, and Yoan Moncada greet fans from the black carpet during opening day of SoxFest at McCormick Place West in Chicago on Friday. Keuchel was with the Houston Astros in 2017 and he is “personally” sorry for being involved in the sign-stealing scandal that has rocked major-league baseball.
White Sox | Keuchel apologizes for Astros' sign-stealing scandal
New Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel was with the Houston Astros in 2017 and he is "personally" sorry for being involved in the sign-stealing scandal that has rocked major-league baseball.
Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young, right, is moving into the starting lineup until further notice after it was announced Friday that Lauri Markkanen would be out 4-6 weeks with a stress fracture in his pelvis.
Bulls | Bulls' Young back in familiar role with Markkanen out
Thaddeus Young has found himself back in a familiar role after Lauri Markkanen's hip injiury. Before joining the Bulls, Young started every game he played during the previous four seasons.
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots during a training session ahead of the NBA basketball game against Charlotte Hornets, in Paris, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
NBA | Analysis: Too many players making mockery of All-Star voting
Too many NBA players once again have made a mockery of their vote to decide which colleagues should start the league's annual showcase
San Francisco 49ers players celebrate after cornerback Richard Sherman, bottom center, intercepted a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won 37-20 to advance to Super Bowl 54 against the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
NFL | How the 49ers and the Chiefs match up in the Super Bowl
It has been a while since a Super Bowl has appeared to be such a toss-up
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
NBA | Mavericks make 22 3-pointers, beat Trail Blazers 133-125
Luka Doncic scored 27 points to go with nine assists and six rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks made 22 3-pointers to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 133-125
FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon follows through on a swing during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore. Alex Gordon has agreed to consent to a trade by the Kansas City Royals starting June 16, an unusual provision in the outfielder's new $4 million, one-year contract. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
MLB | Royals' Alex Gordon agrees to accept trades starting June 16
Alex Gordon has agreed to consent to a trade by the Kansas City Royals starting June 16, an unusual provision in the outfielder's new $4 million, one-year contract
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Luis Robert signs autographs for youngsters during opening day of SoxFest at McCormick Place West in Chicago on Friday.
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Former Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville speaks to the media at the United Center in Chicago Tuesday. He is now the coach of the Florida Panthers.
Quenneville returns to the UC, guides Florida Panthers to a 4-3 win over the Blackhawks
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Javier Baez greets fans on opening night of the 2020 Chicago Cubs Convention Friday at Sheraton Grand in Chicago.
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