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Bulls guard Zach LaVine is coming back to the team on a max contract.

Columns | Bulls reach agreement with LaVine, but miss on Gallinari

There wasn't any news overnight, but free agent Zach LaVine finally announced his intention to re-sign with the Bulls Friday morning. At the same time, Bulls target Danilo Gallinari reportedly chose to join Boston.
Cubs’ Christopher Morel, right, celebrates with Andrelton Simmons after hitting a 2-run home run during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Chicago, Friday. After being down 4-0, the Cubs stormed back for a 6-5 win.

Cubs | Cubs storm back for hard-fought 6-5 win over Red Sox

The Cubs came back again Friday at Wrigley Field after Boston opened up a 4-0 lead in the second inning. The Cubs took advantage of 7 walks and a hit batsman in the fifth and sixth innings and rallied to claim a 6-5 victory in front of 34,931.
Former TV sportscaster Johnny Morris, right, shares a few laughs with former Bears safety Gary Fencik at the Bears convention in 2019.

Columns | O'Donnell: Holiday Pick 5 -- the most impacting nightly sportscasters in Chicago TV history

Jim O'Donnell has the Top 5 most impacting nightly sportscasters in Chicago TV history.
Once the home for thoroughbred horse racing — and perhaps soon, professional football — Arlington Park is now being envisioned for minor-league baseball, under a proposal by a former executive of the Kane County Cougars.

Special Report | How about baseball at Arlington? Former Kane County Cougars exec pitches it to Bears

A former suburban minor-league baseball executive is making a pitch to bring America's pastime to Arlington Park alongside Chicago Bears football.
After a big night at the plate Wednesday, catcher Willson Contreras made another plea to stay with the Cubs for the rest of the season and beyond. Patrick Wisdom homered twice Thursday as the Cubs rolled past the Reds at Wrigley Field.
Cubs | Contreras hopes Cubs bosses are listening
After a big night at the plate Wednesday, catcher Willson Contreras made another plea to stay with the Cubs for the rest of the season and beyond. Patrick Wisdom homered twice Thursday as the Cubs rolled past the Reds at Wrigley Field.
Cubs’ Christopher Morel hits a 2-run homer run during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox in Chicago, Friday. Manager David Ross loves the versatility Morel provides, both at the plate and in the field. “You feel like it’s a one-man bench. You can move him around,” said Ross,
Cubs | Versatile Morel comes through again in Cubs' win
Cubs manager David Ross loves the versatility Christopher Morel provides, both at the plate and in the field. "You feel like it's a one-man bench. You can move him around," Ross said.
The Ohio State University marching band might need more tuba players when it comes to spelling the name of the school during formation on the football field.
Columns | Lincicome: What's all The fuss with the largest university in Ohio?
Bernie Lincicome woners if it's a self-esteem thing when it comes to The Ohio State University.
FILE - Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert dunks against the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Feb. 14, 2022, in Salt Lake City. Gobert has been traded by the Jazz to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a massive package of players and draft picks, a person with knowledge of the blockbuster deal said. Utah is getting four first-round picks between 2023 and 2029, along with Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley and a first-round pick this year in Walker Kessler, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday, July 1, 2022, on condition of anonymity because the NBA had not approved the deal and neither team could announce it publicly. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
NBA | AP source: Rudy Gobert traded by Jazz to Timberwolves
Rudy Gobert has been traded by the Utah Jazz to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a massive package of players and draft picks, a person with knowledge of the blockbuster deal said
Kevin Durant stole the spotlight with a reported trade request out of Brooklyn. Otherwise, the start of NBA free-agency included no Bulls news in the first few hours,
Bulls | While Durant steals spotlight, Bulls have quiet start to free-agency
Kevin Durant stole the spotlight with a reported trade request out of Brooklyn. Otherwise, the start of NBA free-agency included no Bulls news in the first few hours, while Stevenson High School's Jalen Brunson reportedly agreed to terms with the Knicks.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle answers questions after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 27-3.
Bears | Top 25 Bears in 2022: Pringle will start training camp as No. 2 wide receiver
Pringle is the highest-profile receiver the Bears signed in the offseason.
There is a chance injured relief pitcher Liam Hendriks is going to be back with the White Sox early next week. Needless to say, the return of the all-star closer would give the banged-up Sox a major boost.
White Sox | White Sox off-day thoughts on Hendriks, Montgomery, Sosa and more
There is a chance injured relief pitcher Liam Hendriks is going to be back with the White Sox early next week. Needless to say, the return of the all-star closer would give the banged-up Sox a major boost.
Pro Sports | Six Cougars hit homers in 23-5 win over Lake Country
The Kane County Cougars scored a season-high 23 runs on 21 hits.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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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
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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.
Chicago Dogs and Kane County Cougars home openers
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