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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith, shown here last season playing against Arizona, has requested a trade, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting.

Bears | Bears linebacker Roquan Smith requests trade, per report

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.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward waits for his turn at batting practice during a baseball spring training workout Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Cubs | Before win over Nationals, Hoyer confirms Cubs will part ways with Heyward after season

Before Monday's game, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer confirmed the team plans to release outfielder Jason Heyward after the season, despite the $22 million left on his contract for next year.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus greets fans as he walks to practice in Lake Forest.

Bears | 'He's keeping his promise': Bears' Eberflus delivering on promise to make practices hard

The Bears are certainly rediscovering the definition of "hard" during coach Matt Eberflus' first training camp at Halas Hall. This was especially true when the heat index approached 100 degrees Friday and Saturday. It was interesting, however, that Eberflus disagreed with the players' assessment of the sessions.
Bears tight end Cole Kmet is one player who could thrive for the team this season.

Columns | Hub Arkush: Six Bears who could enjoy breakout seasons

As the Bears hit the dog days of NFL training camp, here's a look at six players that could enjoy breakout campaigns.
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (10) in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Denver.
White Sox | Not so grand Central: Can White Sox emerge as division champs?
The Central division is home to the only tight playoff race in the American League, The White Sox are still favored to finish in first place, but they'll have to shake off the Twins and Guardians.
Veteran Chicago area golf architect Greg Martin resdesigned Settler's Hill golf course in Batavia.
Columns | 'It was a long journey': Settler's Hill golf course back open after renovation
The renovation of the Settler's Hill course in Batavia wasn't easy -- even for veteran Chicago area golf architect Greg Martin.
Tyler Jansey is surrounded by teammates as he works out with the Batavia High School varsity football team on the first day of official practice on Monday, August 8, 2022.
Prep Football | 'I am just so ready to play again': Prep football season starts in the suburbs
It was just moments into the high school football season on Monday and already Palatine coach Corey Olson was calling an audible.
Serena Williams returns the ball Monday during a match with Nuria Parrizas-Diaz at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto.
Sports | Serena Williams says she is 'evolving away from tennis'
Serena Williams says she is preparing to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, turning her focus to having another child and her business interests.
Glenbard West players run drills during the first official day of practice in Glen Ellyn on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.
Prep Football | Glenbard West eyes return to glory
Beads of sweat glistened underneath Chris Terek's helmet during a breather Monday.
Cleveland Guardians’ Franmil Reyes, right, scores a run on a two-RBI single by Nolan Jones in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, July 11, 2022, in Cleveland.
Cubs | In search of power, Cubs claim Reyes off waivers from Cleveland
The Cubs claimed outfielder Franmil Reyes off waivers from Cleveland on Monday. He was an inviting target, because he's had two seasons of hitting at least 30 home runs in the past four years.
Sports | AP sources: ESPN out of Big Ten TV rights negotiations
Two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the Big Ten was looking for a seven-year deal worth $380 million per year from ESPN, and the network declined.
Prep Football | Alum Possley takes over at St. Charles East
Nolan Possley has put his own stamp into cultivating the next chapters of St. Charles East football.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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