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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Blackhawks defenseman Nikita Zadorov clears Florida’s Radko Gudas from behind the net in the April 29 game at the United Center.

Columns | Should the Blackhawks sign Zadorov? His numbers stack up nicely with teammates

Nikita Zadorov would love to re-sign with the Blackhawks. He'll be a restricted free agent with arbitration rights this off-season.
It was May 18, 1971, when Montreal captain Jean Beliveau is presented the Stanley Cup by NHL Commissioner Clarence Campbell after the Canadiens beat the Blackhawks 3-2 in Game 7 at the Stadium.

Columns | 50 years later, Hawks' Game 7 loss to Canadiens still stings

It was 50 years ago that Montreal won Game 7 to beat the Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Final at the Stadium.
Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu (79) celebrates with teammate Andrew Vaughn (25) after sliding into home plate safely on a wild pitch to defeat the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

White Sox | Chicago White Sox's Abreu to miss Twins series with left-ankle injury

Jose Abreu injured his left ankle scoring the winning run Sunday against the Royals. X-rays were negative, but the White Sox's first baseman is going to miss the three-game series at Minnesota.
Chicago White Sox’s Tim Anderson, right, is congratulated in the dugout by manager Tony La Russa after he scored on a double by Nick Madrigal off Minnesota Twins’ pitcher J.A. Happ in the fourth inning Monday in Minneapolis.

White Sox | Sox's Anderson extends hit streak to 12 games, tops in majors

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson didn't waste any time extending his hitting streak to 12 games Monday night, leading off the game vs. the Twins with a single.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Jordan Nwora, right, blocks a shot by Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen during the first half Sunday at the United Center.
Bulls | To free cap space this summer, Bulls will need to clean house
What can the Bulls do this summer to improve on a 31-41 record? They can clear some cap space to pursue free agents, but it would require parting ways with most of the current roster.
Washington Nationals’ Jon Lester (34) tips his helmet as he comes to bat as Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) stands nearby during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, May, 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Cubs | No complaints, but Lester didn't expect beer tab to be so high
Back at Wrigley Field with Washington on Monday after six years with the Cubs, pitcher Jon Lester admitted he didn't think his offer to buy Cubs fans a beer last fall would be so popular.
The Kane County Cougars are no longer affiliated with a Major League Baseball franchise, but they’ve found new life as part of the American Association, which this season became a MLB partner league.
News | Cougars find new life in changing baseball landscape alongside Dogs, Boomers
Although the Kane County Cougars no longer are affiliated with a Major League Baseball team, they and other local franchises like the Chicago Dogs and Schaumburg Boomers remain committed to a mission of sending players to the next level.
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross watches against the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Detroit on Sunday.
Cubs | Ross biased, but thinks SEC makes a difference in baseball
Cubs manager David Ross played in college at Auburn and Florida and now he's pumping up the SEC experience of rookie pitcher Keegan Thompson, who spent three years at Auburn. Does it really matter?
Even without Boomers baseball because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wintrust Field in Schaumburg stayed busy last summer by hosting the Chicago White Sox “taxi squad.”
News | Minor league teams look forward to 'normal' season
Coming soon to a minor league ballpark near you: A sense of normalcy.
Blackhawks forward Dylan Strome skates after the puck Monday, May 10, 2021 in a game against the Dallas Stars in Chicago. The Blackhawks have an intriguing decision to make with Strome, who is under contract for next year but had just 9 goals and 8 assists in 40 games this season.
Blackhawks | What will Dylan Strome's role be next season?
Dylan Strome believes he can contribute at center for the Chicago Blackhawks next season. He'll likely have some stiff competition for that role, however. John Dietz examines the situation in this picece.
Bulls Toni Kukoc shoots over Seattle SuperSonics Gary Payton in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the 1996 NBA finals. Kukoc, a pioneer in a variety of ways, will be part of the 2021 class headed to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Bulls | Kukoc named to 2021 Naismith Hall of Fame class
Another member of the 1990s Bulls is headed to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Toni Kukoc, a pioneer in a variety of ways, will be part of the 2021 class.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 3,165, Larry Cameron photo: Chicago Blackhawks hockey legend Bobby Hull greeted fans at the Novak and Parker store in Mount Prospect in February of 1966.
Images:Through the Film Magnifier: Bobby Hull, Peter O'Toole, Ted Nugent, aerobics classes for kids and more
Glenbrook North setter Louie Batang leaps for the ball during Friday’s home game against Vernon Hills.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Glenbrook North defeats Vernon Hills 2-0
Glenbrook North starting pitcher Ryan Henschel delivers during Thursday’s game at St. Viator.
BASEBALL: ST. VIATOR 5, GLENBROOK NORTH 2
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 3,235, Larry Cameron photo: This child received the measles vaccine at Laurel Hill School in Hanover Park in March of 1966. Children from one to six years of age could be vaccinated if the parents had written permission from their doctor.
Images:Through the Film Magnifier: Frontier Days, Bill Veeck, PeeWee Football, The Cellar nightclub and more
Glenbrook South shortstop Maddie Kapsimalis makes a diving catch of an infield fly ball during Tuesday’s game against Glenbrook North.
GIRLS SOFTBALL: GLENBROOK NORTH 9, GLENBROOK SOUTH 8
Glenbrook North’s Julia Gehrs, right, pressures Evanston goalie Nina Kaiser in front of the net during Thursday’s girls water polo game in Northbrook.
GIRLS WATER POLO: GLENBROOK NORTH 8, EVANSTON 7
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