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Friday, March 22, 2019

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Bradley forward Elijah Childs reacts at the end of a first round men’s college basketball game against Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa. Michigan State won 76-65.

College Sports | Bradley puts up a fight in NCAA tourney loss to Michigan State

Cassius Winston scored 26 points and second-seeded Michigan State held off Bradley 76-65 on Thursday in the opening round of the East Region.
Murray State’s Ja Morant (12) passes the ball under pressure from Marquette’s Sacar Anim (2) and Brendan Bailey, behind, during the first half of a first round men’s college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Hartford, Conn.

College Sports | Morant's triple-double leads Murray State past Marquette

Ja Morant logged the ninth triple-double in NCAA Tournament history as Murray State trounced fifth-seeded Marquette 83-64 in the first round of the West Region.
Belmont’s Kevin McClain drives to the net to get two of his game-high 29 points to lead the Bruins to an 81-70 victory over Temple Tuesday in an NCAA tournament First Four game in Dayton, Ohio. Belmont meets Maryland Thursday in the East Regional in Jacksonville, Fla.

College Sports | March Madness specials: Here's the line on NCAA tournament upsets

The Daily Herald sports staff helps you with your March Madness brackets, upsets included.
This area in Southern Mississippi was hit by a 27-foot storm surge during Hurricane Katrina, and Pass Christian Isles Golf Club rebuilt its clubhouse high off the ground.

Columns | Rozner: Gulf golf offers chance to spring ahead

A short golf holiday on the Gulf Coast the perfect tonic for the winter that won't end.
The victory over Washington helped illustrate the questions facing the Bulls at the point guard spot. Should they stick with Kris Dunn, who produced 26 points and 13 assists on Wednesday?
Bulls | Should the Bulls stick with Dunn at point guard?
The victory over Washington helped illustrate the questions facing the Bulls at the point guard spot. Should they stick with Kris Dunn, who produced 26 points and 13 assists on Wednesday?
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop throws during the sixth inning in Game 5 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals, at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington.
Cubs | Around the Horn: Cubs' bullpen is a moving target
The makeup of any team's bullpen changes, sometimes drastically, over the course of a baseball season. That figures to be especially true when it comes to the Chicago Cubs in 2019.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Kelvin Herrera pitches during a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
White Sox | Around the Horn: Herrera gives Sox a proven arm in the bullpen
Slowed by a foot injury in the second half of last season, veteran relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera is healthy and more than capable of making an impact for the Chicago White Sox this year.
According to multiple reports, Eloy Jimenez and the White Sox are close to agreeing on a six-year, $43 million contract that includes two club options.
White Sox | Eloy's coming: White Sox reportedly agree on potential eight-year contract
Star outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez and the Chicago White Sox are close to agreeing on a contract that could stretch for eight years and pay roughly $77 million, according to multiple reports.
Blackhawks forward Dominik Kahun is looking forward to next season’s opener in his birth place, the Czech Republic.
Blackhawks | Chicago Blackhawks to open next season in Prague; close out preseason in Germany
The NHL made it official Thursday: The Blackhawks will open the 2019-20 season Oct. 4 against the Philadelphia Flyers in Prague, Czech Republic.
Bears | Arkush: Worst-to-first teams rarely repeat their success
Beware, Bears fans: As much as you reveled in 2018, and as impressive and fun as it was to watch, how much do you know about whether or not it is really a harbinger of good things to come?
Former manager Ozzie Guillen is expanding his role this season with NBC Sports Chicago.
Columns | Feder: Ozzie Guillen expanding his role with NBC Sports Chicago; Sun-Times launches Saturday sports wrapper
Ozzie Guillen, former White Sox manager, is expanding his role this season with NBC Sports Chicago. Also, the Chicago Sun-Times is doubling down on sports coverage with a new "Sports Saturday" section.
Pro Sports | Uchman's Hawthorne selections for Friday's races
Here is today's link to Daily Herald handicapper Ron Uchman's selections for thoroughbred racing Hawthorne Race Course for Friday, March 22, 2019.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Batavia’s Adam Kennedy rounds the turn in the 800-meter run in the DuKane Conference boys track meet at Batavia High School Friday.
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Warren’s goalie Nicole Terzian defends as Andrew’s Claudia Mietus fires a shot during the Hoffman Estates girls water polo invite on Saturday.
Water polo begins in our best high school sports photos of the week
South Elgin’s Vincent Miszkiewicz (33) hangs on the rim after a dunk as Hampshire’s AJ Bishop (23) and Kyle Johnson (4) look on during Wednesday’s Class 4A regional semifinal boys basketball game in South Elgin.
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Glenbard South's Raquel LaPonte goes airborne to pass under pressure to a teammate in the IHSA girls state basketball Class 3A finals in Normal on Friday. Glenbard South ended up losing to Morton 35-21.
Glenbard South vs. Morton in the IHSA girls state basketball final Class 3A in Normal
Maine West's Angela Dugalic holds up the first place trophy for her fans after they beat Mother McAuley 58-46 in the IHSA girls state basketball Class 4A finals at Normal on Friday.
Maine West vs. Mother McAuley, girls Class 4A state basketball final
Maine West’s Angela Dugalic celebrates with her teammates as she turns toward her fans after they win over Hononegah and head to the finals against Mother McAuley in the IHSA girls state basketball Class 4A semifinals at Normal on Friday.
Maine West vs. Hononegah, girls Class 4A state basketball
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