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Saturday, February 23, 2019

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The Chicago Cubs’ Ben Zobrist, at right celebrating with Kyle Schwarber late last season, reported to the team’s spring-training camp Friday ready to help with some veteran leadership.

Cubs | Zobrist reports to Chicago Cubs camp ready to provide leadership

Chicago Cubs veteran Ben Zobrist reported for spring training Friday. The versatile Zobrist said he believes strong veteran players may be undervalued in the game today.
Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (24) is congratulated by guard Kris Dunn (32) after a win over the Orlando Magic in an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Bulls | Markkanen, Chicago Bulls get some late-game luck to beat Magic

The Chicago Bulls needed a couple breaks in the final seconds, but stayed on a roll, beating Orlando 110-109 on Friday in their first game after the all-star break. Lauri Markkanen hit 2 free throws with 1.5 seconds left.
Yolmer Sanchez is moving from third base to second this season. Sanchez can also play shortstop and doesn’t care where he lands as long as his name is in the Chicago White Sox’s lineup.

White Sox | Versatile Sanchez just wants to help White Sox win

Yolmer Sanchez is moving from third base to second this season. Sanchez can also play shortstop and doesn't care where he lands as long as his name is in the Chicago White Sox's lineup.
FILE — In this Jan. 6, 2019, file photo, Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey (1) reacts after missing a field goal in the closing minute of the team’s NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Chicago. A person familiar with the situation says the Bears have decided to release embattled kicker Parkey after one season. The person spoke Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced. Signed to a four-year contract in March, Parkey made just 23 of 30 field goals during the regular season for the third-lowest conversion rate in the NFL. He was 42 of 45 on extra points. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Bears | Source: Bears release kicker Parkey

A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago Bears have decided to release embattled kicker Cody Parkey after one season.
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant, here talking with the media during the team’s annual convention last month, is the favorite player of Bartlett’s Jonathon Holiday, who is in Mesa, Ariz., as a special guest of the team.
Cubs | Chicago Cubs open Cactus League play Saturday vs. Brewers
The wait is over. The Chicago Cubs are set to open Cactus League play Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona.
The Blackhawks Friday called up defenseman Henri Jokiharju from Rockford.
Blackhawks | Blackhawks recall Jokiharju from Rockford, plays vs. Avs
With Brent Seabrook still nursing an abdominal injury and Carl Dahlstrom questionable to face Colorado, the Blackhawks Friday recalled rookie defenseman Henri Jokiharju from Rockford.
A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a minor-league contract with veteran right-hander Ervin Santana. The agreement is pending a successful physical.
White Sox | Report: White Sox sign veteran starter Ervin Santana
The Chicago White Sox reportedly signed veteran starting pitcher Ervin Santana on Friday. The 36-year-old righty was 16-8 with a 3.28 ERA for the Twins in 2017, but he missed most of last season with a finger injury.
Police in Florida have charged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution, saying they have videotape of him paying for a sex act inside an illicit massage parlor. Jupiter police told reporters Friday that the 77-year-old Kraft has not been arrested.
NFL | Patriots owner Robert Kraft charged with soliciting prostitution in Florida
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was charged with solicitation of prostitution Friday in connection with an investigation of a day spa in Florida.
Bulls | Chicago and Boston square off in conference matchup
The Bulls will play host to conference foe Boston at United Center
Sports | Dale Earnhardt Jr. to drive in Darlington Xfinity race
Dale Earnhardt Jr. said he'll race in the Xfinity event at Darlington Raceway this summer
Sports | Aric Almirola leads Ford sweep in qualifying at Atlanta
Aric Almirola led a Ford sweep in in NASCAR Cup qualifying at Atlanta Motor Speedway
College Sports | Northwestern looks to knock off No. 22 Wisconsin
No. 22 Wisconsin looks to give Northwestern its seventh straight loss to ranked opponents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Owen Codo of Naperville Central swims the 100-yard butterfly.
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Stevenson’s Nathan Gates swims in the 200-yard freestyle during boys sectional swimming at Barrington High School Saturday.
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Barrington’s Dayven Shinhoster gets poked in the eye by Deerfield’s Cody Goodman in the Class 3A 195-pound semifinal wrestleback bout at the 2019 IHSA wrestling state championships at State Farm Center at the University of Illinois in Champaign Saturday.
Saturday's IHSA individual state wrestling tournament
Carmel’s Lyndsey Barasa competes on floor exercise during the girls state gymnastics finals at Palatine High School Saturday.
Saturday's IHSA girls gymnastics state finals
Vernon Hills’ Casey Wood is controlled by Simeon’s Matthew Black in the Class 2A 195-pound wrestleback bout at the 2019 IHSA wrestling state championships at State Farm Arena at the University of Illinois in Champaign Friday.
Friday's IHSA individual state wrestling tournament
Waubonsie Valley’s Thalia Bowen competes on the balance beam during the Hinsdale South girls gymnastics sectional in Darien Tuesday.
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