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Friday, August 12, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease throws to a Kansas City Royals batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.

White Sox | Fire missing again as White Sox fall to Royals

A day after starting pitcher Johnny Cueto questioned the team's fire, the White Sox went out and lost to the Royals 5-3 Thursday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium.
Eddie Olczyk signed a five-year deal with Seattle Kraken on Thursday.

Blackhawks | 'It was a helluva run and I'm proud': Olczyk officially inks broadcast deal with Seattle

An 'O' so sad day: Former Chicago Blackhawks color commentator Eddie Olczyk officially joins Seattle Kraken's team. "I went through it a million times, and here we are," Olczyk said. "Just couldn't come to an agreement."
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes during NFL football training camp Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

NFL | Chiefs' Mahomes to buck NFL trend, play preseason opener

Patrick Mahomes will start the Kansas City Chiefs' preseason opener in Chicago on Saturday
Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos kicks the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago.

Bears | How was the grass at Soldier Field this week? 'I've seen better,' Santos says

Because he kicks at Soldier Field for the Chicago Bears, place-kicker Cairo Santos must practice in some unconventional spots.
An Iowa farmer (Kevin Costner) builds a magic baseball diamond in his cornfields, with startling results, in “Field of Dreams.”
Cubs | McGraw: As Cubs take to the corn, is 'Field of Dreams' worth watching?
The Cubs and Reds will take the cornfield Thursday for the MLB's second "Field of Dreams" game in Dyersville, Iowa. The team success won't match last year's White Sox-Yankees game, and according to the Des Moines Register, actor Kevin Costner is not planning to attend.
Chicago Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith (58) questions during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 29-27.
Columns | Hub Arkush: The price of poker potentially just went way up for Roquan Smith
Bears linebacker Roquan Smith wants out of Chicago. The 25-year-old linebacker has requested a trade, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Sky | Win over Sky puts Aces atop WNBA
Kahleah Copper tied a career-high with 28 points for the Sky.
Bears | Smith still not taking the practice field at Halas Hall
Bears linebacker Roquan Smith made an appearance at the practice field Thursday morning at Halas Hall, but continues to sit out practice.
Bears | Bears receiver Harry has surgery on injured ankle
Receiver N'Keal Harry consulted with a specialist and underwent surgery on his injured ankle, Eberflus said. Harry injured his ankle during practice on Saturday.
Bears | 2022 Chicago Bears training camp: Offense, defense grades for Aug. 11
Thursday's practice went better than previous practices this week for the offense. During team drills, the offense started in a lot of favorable positions. They did red zone situations and started with the ball on the positive side of the 50 for most of the day.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson gestures to fans during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
NFL | AP source: Watson willing to accept 8-game suspension, fine
A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson would accept an eight-game suspension and $5 million fine to avoid missing the entire season
FILE - Marshawn Lynch stands on the field before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Indianapolis Colts in Orchard Park, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2021. Police in Las Vegas say the former NFL running back was asleep and smelled of alcohol when he was found in his damaged sports car this week and arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Lynch's attorneys responded Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, with a statement saying Lynch was in a parked car, not driving, and a DUI charge won't stick. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
NFL | Police: Marshawn Lynch was asleep, car damaged before arrest
Police in Las Vegas say former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was asleep and smelled of alcohol when he was found in his damaged sports car this week and arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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