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Saturday, September 21, 2019

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It took almost a week, but Jeremy Colliton finally gave us a sneak peek of what the opening-night lineup mighty look like when the Blackhawks begin the regular season against Philadelphia Oct. 4 in Prague.  Captain Jonathan Toews, coming off a career year with 35 goals and 81 points, is centering the top line with Patrick Kane and newcomer Alex Nylander as his wingers.

Blackhawks | How Colliton might build Blackhawks lines early this season

It took almost a week, but Jeremy Colliton finally gave us a sneak peek of what the opening-night lineup mighty look like when the Blackhawks begin the regular season against Philadelphia Oct. 4 in Prague.
Chicago White Sox's Eloy Jimenez (74) celebrates his grand slam with Yolmer Sanchez (5) during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

White Sox | Eloy Jimenez's slam helps White Sox rout Tigers 10-1

Eloy Jimenez's slam helps White Sox rout Tigers 10-1hit a grand slam in the fourth inning, and Yoan Moncada also went deep for Chicago as the White Sox breezed to a 10-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers
Chicago Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo celebrates with Nicholas Castellanos, left, after Rizzo hit a home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday. Rizzo’s quick return from an ankle injury has both surprised and inspired his teammates.

Cubs | Rizzo's surprise return inspiring to his Cubs teammates

Chicago Cubs first baseman's Anthony Rizzo's quick return from an ankle injury has both surprised and inspired his teammates.
Boston Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy (73) battles Blackhawks’ Drake Caggiula (91) for the puck during a game last season. Caggiula was elevated to the top line, the Blackhawks caught fire last season. He’d like the chance to earn that spot again.

Columns | Rozner: Blackhawks' Caggiula looks to regain footing

When Drake Caggiula was elevated to the top line, the Blackhawks caught fire last season. He'd like the chance to earn that spot again.
Bears defensive tackle Nick Williams (97) and Joel Iyiegbuniwe (45) close in on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Chad Kelly during the preseason win over the Colts. Nick Williams is the Bears’ backup nose guard behind Goldman, earning the final defensive line spot ahead of former third-rounder Jonathan Bullard. He’s beloved in the locker room and a more well-known quantity by his teammates but probably doesn’t get recognized too often walking down the street, even in Chicago.
Bears | With Nichols going down, next man up is nothing new for Bears defense
Nick Williams is the Bears' backup nose guard behind Goldman, earning the final defensive line spot ahead of former third-rounder Jonathan Bullard.
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon, right, talks with President, Baseball Operations, Theo Epstein, while pitcher Yu Darvish's pitches a simulated game before a baseball game between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, June 20, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Columns | O'Donnell: Theo Epstein, Joe Maddon, Arlington Park … going, going … going?
Jim O'Donnell says Theo Epstein, Joe Maddon and Arlington Park might not be long for the area.
Blackhawks | Blackhawks top prospect Dach returns to ice
Blackhawks center Kirby Dach was on the ice for the first time training camp began a week ago. Dach, who suffered a concussion in the Traverse City prospect tournament on Sept. 10, went through a series of drills for about 30 minutes before the Hawks practiced.
Pro Sports | Uchman's Arlington selections for Saturday's races
Here is today's link to Daily Herald handicapper Ron Uchman's selections for thoroughbred racing at Arlington International on Saturday, plus Joe Mazzone's picks for harness racing at Hawthorne.
Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne poses with the 2019 WNBA basketball most valuable player trophy at a news conference, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Washington.
Columns | Delle Donne wasn't a unanimous MVP decision, and Twitter lost its mind
Better be ready for the "Twitter-cism" if you disagree with the masses on Twitter, such as who should be the 2019 WNBA MVP. Unlike the majority, who voted for Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne, I voted for Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot.
Cubs | Cubs look to break 4-game losing streak against Cardinals
Chicago is looking to break its four-game losing streak with a win over St. Louis
White Sox | White Sox, streaking Jimenez set for matchup with Tigers
Jimenez takes a 11-game hit streak into matchup with Tigers
FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts in Athens, Ga. Notre Dame and Georgia. Two of college football's most storied programs meet for the first time in one of its most famed settings, a game that already feels special because of its historic ramifications but is also likely to have a huge impact on this year's race to the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
College Sports | Super showdown: No. 3 Georgia takes on No. 7 Notre Dame
Super showdown: No. 3 Georgia hosts No. 7 Notre Dame in a game that might have an impact all the way to the College Football Playoff
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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St. Viator’s PJ Scales carries in the American flag as he and his teammates take the field in the varsity football matchup against Marian Central at Robert Morris College in Arlington Heights on Friday.
St. Viator vs. Marian Central football
Lake Zurich’s Jack Moses, left, pitches the ball to Jack Rigby for a two-point-conversion during their game Friday night at Lake Forest High School.
Lake Forest vs. Lake Zurich football
Montini’s Charles Bufkin gets past St. Rita’s Zenin Hall with the help of blocking from Paul Flicek.
St. Rita vs. Montini Catholic football
Cary-Grove fans toss colorful dust for the kickoff against Huntley in varsity football at Al Bohrer Field on the campus of Cary-Grove High School Friday night.
Cary-Grove vs. Huntley football
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo smiles as he rounds first base after hitting a home run in the third inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.
Chicago Cubs fall to the St. Louis Cardinals, 5-4 in ten innings
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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