Sports

FRI, 10/23/2020

Friday, October 23, 2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Today's Forecast Today's e-Edition
e-Edition Paper
 
Latest Sports Videos
Bears | Blackhawks | Bulls | Cubs | White Sox
                                                                                                                                                                                                   
More Headlines
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws during the first inning in Game 2 of a National League wild-card baseball series against the Miami Marlins Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cubs | Chicago Cubs need to strike while Darvish, Hendricks are peaking

There's no question the strength of the Chicago Cubs in 2020 was the starting pitching. Kyle Hendricks and Yu Darvish were a stellar 1-2 punch and both are signed long term.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito (27) walks to the dugout after retiring the Oakland Athletics in the fourth inning of Game 1 of an American League wild-card baseball series Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

White Sox | After Giolito, Keuchel, Chicago White Sox have to sort out starting rotation

The Chicago White Sox are set at the top of their starting rotation with Lucas Giolito and Dallas Keuchel. As they look ahead to 2021, Dylan Cease, Dane Dunning, Michael Kopech and Garrett Crochet are viable candidiates to fill the other starting spots.

MLB | Naperville's Hairston Jr. still living dream as Dodgers broadcaster

Jerry Hairston Jr. comes from a family of major-league baseball players, and the 44-year-old Naperville North High School graduate is still in the game as a TV broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Kerry Hyder Jr., left, applies pressure to Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff during last week’s loss to the Niners. While the Rams offense appears to be regaining some of the mojo it had in 2018 following a disappointing 2019, the quarterback remains far from perfect.

Bears | 3 things to know about the L.A. Rams who the Bears face Monday night

Next up for the 5-1 Bears is a 4-2 Los Angeles Rams team, which is coming off a loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6. Here are three things to know about the Rams
Chicago Bears offensive guard Cody Whitehair (65) watches coverage at the line of scrimmage against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Sports | Chicago Bears' O-line continues to be work in progress
The Chicago Bears' offensive line looks to get itself back together as they head into Monday night game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Donny Navarro, a Neuqua Valley graduate, returns for Illinois, which opens it season Friday night at 14th-ranked Wisconsin. Navarro scored a touchdown in last year’s upset win over the Badgers.
College Sports | Illinois eyes an encore in opener at Wisconsin
Illinois and Wisconsin open the Big Ten football season Friday night in Madison.
West Chicago’s Ashley Sego swims the 100-yard breaststroke during the girls state swimming preliminaries at New Trier High School last season. West Chicago will compete in the St. Charles North sectional on Saturday.
Prep Sports | Girls swimming and diving: Athletes are all set for sectional Saturday
With sectional Saturday finally here, girls swimming and diving teams across the suburbs have been dialing back yardage and focusing on other aspects of their skill set, which is generally referred to as tapering. But tapering is mental as much as a physical task, coaches and athletes say.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Garoppolo will face his former Patriots teammates for the first time on Sunday, Oct. 25. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
NFL | 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo ready for return to New England
Jimmy Garoppolo's early NFL education came going up against Bill Belichick's complicated defense each day in practice with the New England Patriots
West Aurora coach and IBCA board member Brian Johnson said he thinks the chances of the upcoming basketball season are “50-50.” A decision is coming soon, possibly next week.
Columns | Basketball coach association survey says play; decision could come next week
The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association recently held a survey designed to provide guidance on how contact days have been going and the possibiity of an upcoming basketball season. But a recent surge in COVID cases leaves the season in doubt.
The Bears are doing exactly what all the other top contenders are doing. Have they been lucky or are they making their own luck? Hub Arkush argues it’s been a significant dose of both. That’s why when Nagy tells us, “We’re doing enough right now to get the wins, and I refuse to take away the excitement that we have as a team right now in that locker room,” we should get it.
Columns | Nagy, Pace share blame for dysfunctional offense But that doesn't mean Bears can't contend
Much to the surprise of NFL experts, analysts and fans everywhere, the Bears have the second best record in the NFL. Yet the Bears are subpar on offense in all ways. Still the Bears have an excellent offense and special teams, which coud carry them far.
Bears head coach Matt Nagy has plenty to be happy about with a 5-1 record this season.
Columns | Jim O'Donnell: Nobody walks in L.A. -- unless you're betting against the Bears Monday night
Jim O'Donnell: It doesn't make much cents to go against Matt Nagy and the Bears.
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge, left, and Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson meet after an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
NFL | Giants blow 11-point lead to Eagles in final five minutes
Holding an 11-point lead with less than five minutes to play, the New York Giants were on the verge of a second straight win and getting back in the NFC East race
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Latest Sports
Recommended for You
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 
Photo Galleries
Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers (40) runs for a 28-yard gain against the Los Angeles Rams in Chicago, Ill., on Oct. 27, 1969. The Rams won 9-7.
Gale Sayers, through the years
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 58,438, Scott Sanders photo: Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne honors Space shuttle astronauts John W. Young and Robert Crippen during a parade to honor them in May of 1981. The two astronauts, America’s first space shuttle pilots, also met with some of the City’s top high school students at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Through the Film Magnifier: Arnold Palmer, astronauts, Jack Brickhouse, senior olympics and more.
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 38,880, Dave Tonge photo: Couples dancing the night away at the Blue Room ballroom in Elgin in January of 1976.
Through the Film Magnifier: Blue Room Ballroom, Choo Choo Diner, Carlton Fisk, Mike Ditka and more.
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 38,964, Jim Frost photo: Judge Dan O’Brien sizes up the beard on teacher Chuck Morlock during a beard contest at Fremd High School in Palatine in February of 1976.
Images; Through the Film Magnifier: Carlton Fisk, The Kingston Trio, Dudley Moore, a beard contest and more
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 36,313, Greg Warner photo: Behind the scenes of Bozo’s Circus Chicago in June of 1975.
Through The Film Magnifier: Choo Choo Diner, Jim Belushi, Tony La Russa, Bozo's Circus and more.
School Graduations More Galleries
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 
Inside Sports
Trending News
    Top Jobs
    Today's Obituaries