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MON, 8/8/2022

Monday, August 8, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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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.
Tim Anderson argues with umpire Nick Mahrley during the July 29 home game against Oakland.

White Sox | Anderson's suspension reduced to 2 games

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson had his suspension for making contact with an umpire late last month cut from three to two games.
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.
Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams listens to reporters at a news conference July 30, 2022, in Lake Forest.
Bears | Five things on the Bears: Who's stepping up, Williams' blitz philosophy and more
Throughout the first week and a half of Chicago Bears training camp there's probably been too much emphasis on how Justin Fields and the offense is performing. So after hearing defensive coordinator Alan Williams speak after Sunday's practice this is the perfect time to focus on the other side of the ball. Here are five things that stood out from Williams' session with the media.
Titans fullback Khari Blasingame warms up before a game against the Miami Dolphins on Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Now a Bear, Blasingame says he “ain’t had no problem with it being old school.”
Bears | Bears training camp notes: Fullback Khari Blasingame is cool with being old school
After four years of Matt Nagy's pass-happy imitation of the Kansas City Chiefs, the Bears are going back to the ground game. Nothing shows that more than the addition of a fullback over the offseason.
Cubs pitcher Drew Smyly throws against the Giants on July 30, 2022, in San Francisco. With a 3-week-old son, Smyly said he was happy not to be traded.
Cubs | New Cubs pitchers have mixed results in minors
Two starting pitchers acquired by the Cubs before the trade deadline had mixed results in the minors this weekend. Hayden Wesneski gave up 8 runs in less than 2 innings for Iowa, but Ben Brown allowed just 1 run and struck out 9 fpr Tennessee on Saturday.
Sky | Sky hold off Sun, set franchise win record
Candace Parker scored 18 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and tipped a pass to Emma Meesseman for a 3-pointer in the closing seconds to help the Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 94-91 Sunday to set the franchise record for wins in a season.
Cubs starting pitcher Adrian Sampson throws against the Miami Marlins on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, at Wrigley Field. Sampson’s fastest pitch was 94.1 mph in the 3-0 loss.
Cubs | Velocity deficit continues to hamper Cubs
While the Cubs were blanked by the Miami Marlins on Sunday at Wrigley Field, their team-wide deficit in pitching velocity continues to be an issue. But there might be some help on the way.
White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn and Rangers catcher Jonah Heim watch Vaughn’s two-run home run Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Designated hitter Jose Abreu also scored on the play.
White Sox | White Sox pound out 15 hits, beats Texas 8-2 for series split
Andrew Vaughn had a two-run home run among his three hits, Luis Robert hit a two-run double, and AJ Pollock had two doubles in a three-hit game as the White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 8-2 on Sunday to split a four-game series.
Bears lineman Robert Quinn rushes a play Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. The entire defensive line shined in practice Sunday.
Bears | Bears training camp: Rain keeps practice short, indoors
Training camp is back in full force and the NFL season is right around the corner. Each day during Bears training camp, Shaw Local will grade the Bears' offensive and defensive performances.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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