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THU, 9/19/2019

Thursday, September 19, 2019

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Chicago Cubs’ Willson Contreras watches his home run off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Robert Stephenson during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Chicago.

Cubs | With Cardinals on deck, Cubs lose 3-2 to Reds in extras

The Chicago Cubs will be ready to get it on with the St. Louis Cardinals in a four-game series beginning Thursday night at Wrigley Field.
A decision to award live racing dates for 2020 to Arlington International Racecourse was delayed by the Illinois Racing Board, which wants more information from owner Churchill Downs Inc. about the future of racing at the Arlington Heights track.

Sports | Could Saturday be the last day of racing, ever, at Arlington Park?

The parent company of Arlington International Racecourse has less than a week to prove to a state panel that it's committed to racing at the Arlington Heights track beyond 2021, or risk losing racing for 2020.
Illinois Racing Board Commissioner Tom McCauley speaks with Arlington Park President Tony Petrillo Tuesday in Chicago.

Columns | O'Donnell: McCauley emerges as voice of the people in Arlington Park situation

Tom McCauley stands up to Churchill Downs Inc. at racing board hearing.
Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro (15) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. The Bears won 16-14.

Bears | Bears kicker Pineiro still plenty motivated after grand NFL introduction

Eddy Pineiro's 53-yard buzzer beater Sunday in Denver was as cathartic as it was clutch.
White Sox prospect Luis Robert signs autographs at Spring Training in 2019.
White Sox | Expect some growing pains when top prospect Luis Robert joins the Sox next year
Luis Robert is set to join the Chicago White Sox in 2020, and the 22-year-old center fielder has star potential. Before Robert reaches it, he's sure to have some early struggles.
Illinois offensive lineman Alex Palczewski in action during the Sept. 7 victory at the University of Connecticut.
College Sports | Illini linemen from Prospect, Hinsdale Central built their experience early
A couple of area offensive linemen got an early opportunity at Illinois. Both Alex Palczewski (Prospect) and Doug Kramer (Hinsdale Central) have been starters since they were freshmen.
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver.
Columns | Hub: Bears' Week 2 win was bigger than anyone is acknowledging
What happened last Sunday actually was a step forward, not back, for the Bears' Mitch Trubisky.
Cubs’ Addison Russell falls to the ground after being hit by a pitch during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers. Injured Cubs players Craig Kimbrel and Russell are close to returning to the active list.
Cubs | Will Kimbrel, Russell return for Cubs huge series vs. Cards?
Injured Cubs players Craig Kimbrel and Addison Russell are close to returning to the active list.
Minnesota Twins pitcher Jake Odorizzi, right is pulled by manager Rocco Baldelli, left, in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
White Sox | Twins lose 3-1 to White Sox, division lead trimmed to 4
Shutting down the Minnesota Twins' lineup hasn't been easy this season. Eight pitchers and a perfect throw from the outfield were necessary for the Chicago White Sox to do it Wednesday night.
Blackhawks | Blackhawks beat Detroit 2-1 in preseason home game
Duncan Keith and Brandon Hagel scored second-period goals and the Blackhawks defeated Detroit 2-1 in preseason action at the United Center on Wednesday.
Pro Sports | Uchman's Arlington selections for Thursday's races
Here is today's link to Daily Herald handicapper Ron Uchman's selections for thoroughbred racing at Arlington International on Thursday, plus Joe Mazzone's picks for harness racing at Hawthorne.
Sports | Scouting report: Cardinals vs Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals invade Wrigley Field for a huge four-game series against the Chicago Cubs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Schaumburg’s Hana Mollin swims backstroke in the 200-yard medley relay during Thursday’s home swimming meet against Rolling Meadows.
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The Storm of South Elgin warm up to face district rival Elgin in varsity football at South Elgin Friday night. The game was the first on-campus night game in program history for the Storm.
Elgin vs. South Elgin football
Conant’s Bradley Spates is on the move.
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Downers Grove South’s Rahshon Murff is stopped short of the goal line by Willowbrook’s Sam Tumilty.
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Dino Kaliakmanis, right, celebrates his second-quarter touchdown with teammates Robert Meyer-Shaffer, middle, and his brother, quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis.
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Highland Park’s Jared Grossmann watches his tee shot Friday at the Des Plaines Golf Center during the first IHSA boys golf match to be played under the lights.
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