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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher (25) steals the ball from Orlando Magic guard Devin Cannady during an April game. Boucher is 6-9 with a huge wingspan, which allows him to block shots and battle for rebounds inside, and be a pest defensively on the perimeter. He’s been inconsistent in Toronto, but also hasn’t gotten regular playing time.

Bulls | With NBA free-agency about to begin, Bulls should hit brakes on backup center

NBA free-agency is set to being on Thursday night. The Bulls are expected to re-sign Zach LaVine to a deal near the maximum salary, but what else can they do? Here's a look at why a backup center shouldn't be a high priority.
John “Moon” Mullin, whose coverage of the Chicago Bears for the Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune and Comcast Sports earned him the respect of fans, players and peers, died Sunday — 2½ years after being diagnosed with cancer. He was 74.

Columns | Arkush: John 'Moon' Mullin and I taught each other about Bears, NFL, life

John 'Moon' Mullin, longtime friend of columnist Hub Arkush, died on Father's Day.
Injured Cubs hitters Seiya Suzuki and Nick Madrigal took live batting practice Tuesday against two injured starting pitchers, Marcus Stroman and Drew Smyly. Manager David Ross said Suzuki could head out on a rehab assignment soon.

Cubs | Cubs' Suzuki may be ready to begin rehab assignment

Injured Cubs hitters Seiya Suzuki and Nick Madrigal took live batting practice Tuesday against two injured starting pitchers, Marcus Stroman and Drew Smyly. Manager David Ross said Suzuki could head out on a rehab assignment soon.
Chicago Wolves captain Andrew Poturalski holds up the Calder Cup as fans cheer during a championship rally at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont Tuesday.

Columns | Wolves bring home the hardware to fans at Allstate Arena

The Chicago Wolves showed off their fifth league championship trophy when they brought home the Calder Cup to Allstate Arena Tuesday night.
The Bears are hoping defensive tackle Justin Jones can be a penetrator who can slip between offensive linemen and cause some chaos in the backfield. If he does turn out to be a solid 3-technique tackle, his contract will be a bargain.
Bears | Top 25 Bears in 2022: No. 19 Justin Jones could be a bargain at defensive tackle
The Bears are hoping defensive tackle Justin Jones can be a penetrator who can slip between offensive linemen and cause some chaos in the backfield. If he does turn out to be a solid 3-technique, his contract will be a bargain. If he plays through the 2022 season and it's not working out as planned, it won't cost the Bears much to move on from the deal in a year or two.
Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot drives around Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum during a game earlier this season in Las Vegas.
Sky | Trio of Chicago Sky players headline WNBA All-Star reserves
Courtney Vandersloot, Kahleah Copper and Emma Meesseman will get a chance to play before their home fans as the trio was selected as reserves for the WNBA All-Star Game on July 10.
After leading Glenbard West to last year’s Class 4A state championship with a 37-1 record, coach Jason Opoka will have an entirely new starting lineup and different look when next season rolls around.
Boys' Basketball | New group at Glenbard West has big shoes to fill
On the surface, Glenbard West was back to its old tricks in a recent June summer league game.
Brady Kunka will be a player to watch this year at Benet after averaging 13 points a game last season.
Boys' Basketball | Benet shows it belongs with impressive June performance
At this state of his career, Benet boys basketball coach Gene Heidkamp is accustomed to the nearly annual drill.
Luke Richardson was named Monday the 40th coach in Blackhawks history. “My philosophy is to be better today than we were yesterday and, to achieve that, we will need commitment and consistency,” he said.
Columns | Why Richardson might be the right man to lead the Blackhawks back to the top
With Luke Richardson's hiring as head coach a new era has dawned for the Blackhawks. Anaheim coach Dallas Eakins -- a good friend of Richardson's -- believes the Hawks made a solid choice.
Serena Williams of the US reacts after losing a point as she plays France's Harmony Tan in a first round women's singles match on day two of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Sports | Serena Williams loses at Wimbledon in 1st match in a year
Serena Williams has lost her first singles match in nearly a year
FILE - Miami Fusion's Tyrone Marshall (15) assists Kansas City Wizards' Scott Vermillion after the two collided while going up for a header in the first half of a soccer match Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, in Kansas City, Mo. Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time, saying Tuesday, June 28, 2022, that former Sporting Kansas City defender Scott Vermillion suffered from the degenerative brain disease. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Pro Sports | CTE diagnosed in ex-MLS player Vermillion, a 1st for league
Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time
Pro Sports | Chicago Fire host the Philadelphia Union in conference play
The Chicago Fire host the Philadelphia Union in Eastern Conference action
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Wheaton Academy’s Davis Schneider gets knocked off his feet as he battles for the ball against Loyola in the state lacrosse tournament in Hinsdale last Thursday.
Loyola defeats Wheaton Academy, Lake Forest for state lacrosse title
Glenbrook South’s Abigail Milott competes in long jump during the Class 3A girls state track preliminaries at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Friday.
IHSA class 2A and 3A girls state track preliminaries
The Chicago Dogs hosted the Gary SouthShore Railcats for its 2022 baseball season opener on Friday, May 13 at Impact Field in Rosemont. Before the game players Johnathon Tripp (34) and AJ Kullman (39) signed autographs.
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