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Friday, June 9, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Matt Mervis had four 2-hit games and 7 RBIs in his first 13 starts. Since then, he’s 1-for-23 with 3 walks and 9 strikeouts.

Cubs | Cubs Morel and Mervis are mired in slumps. Should manager David Ross do anything to help?

Figuring out how to break new players into the major leagues is probably one of the most difficult jobs for managers like the Chicago Cubs' David Ross. And it's especially difficult when they're slumping.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields works on the field Wednesday during practice in Lake Forest.

Columns | Arkush: The Bears have a better receiving corps. Can Justin Fields take advantage of that?

The Bears made a serious effort to improve its receiving corps and dramatically improve the ability and production of the players they already had this offseason.
St. Louis Blues color analyst Darren Pang, left, and Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop watch play during a 2019 game. Multiple sources are reporting that acclaimed NHL broadcaster Pang will join the Blackhawks TV booth for the 2023-24 season.

Columns | Jim O'Donnell: Acclaimed broadcaster Pang will join Blackhawks booth next season

Multiple sources are reporting that acclaimed NHL broadcaster Darren Pang will join the Blackhawks TV booth for the 2023-24 season.
Illinois running back Reggie Love III is tackled by Northwestern defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore during the first half of the Illini’s win over the Wildcats last year. The Big Ten announced football opponents for the 2024-25 seasons when the league will welcome far-flung new additions USC and UCLA. Both Northwestern and Illinois will make the trip west in 2024.

College Sports | California reality: NU, Illini will play L.A. games in 2024

The Big Ten announced football opponents for the 2024-25 seasons when the league will welcome far-flung new additions USC and UCLA. Both Northwestern and Illinois will make the trip west in 2024.
Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick will step down as Notre Dame’s athletic director next year after a 16-year run in which he helped the school maintain its independent status amid an unprecedented flurry of conference realignment. Notre Dame announced Thursday that NBC Sports chairman Pete Bevacqua will succeed Swarbrick.
College Sports | Swarbrick to step down as Notre Dame's AD next year; NBC Sports' Bevacqua will take over
Jack Swarbrick will step down as Notre Dame's athletic director next year after a 16-year run in which he helped the school maintain the football program's independent status amid unprecedented realignment by some of the top conferences in the nation.
Len Zieh says the LIV-PGA “merger” may be a step toward peace in the golf world — and that’s a good thing. It’s not a merger yet, though. There’s a long, long way to go before there’s anything that might bring golfing peace, however.
Columns | Len Ziehm: If LIV-PGA merger brings peace, it could be a good thing for the golf world
The LIV-PGA "merger" may be a step toward peace in the golf world -- and that's a good thing. It's not a merger yet, though. It might be called a truce, because it was at least a way for the three tours to eliminate the costly litigation that would have soon ensued. There's a long, long way to go before there's anything that might bring golfing peace, however.
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren, center, met with members of Touchdown Arlington May 15 at Halas Hall. The pro-Bears business coalition is hosting a community meeting with Warren June 26 in Arlington Heights.
Special Report | After meeting with Chicago and Naperville mayors, Bears president coming to Arlington Heights
New Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren's introductory tour of the city and suburbs continues when he comes to Arlington Heights for a community conversation June 26.
Pro Sports | Three Boomers' pitchers combine for first no-hitter in franchise history
Jackson Hickert threw seven no-hit innings, finishing just shy of 100 pitches.
Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper (2) and center Kristine Anigwe (33) box out Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner during a May win. The Sky have built their identity this season around aggressive defense and trying to keep constant pressure on opponents.
Sky | Sky doesn't plan to turn down pressure, despite just eight healthy players
Despite having just eight players available in the last two games, the Sky pulled off two comeback victories. Alanna Smith's layup just before the final buzzer sent Tuesday's home game to overtime and the Sky went on to beat Indiana 108-103.
Bears running back Khalil Herbert celebrates his touchdown against the New England Patriots last season in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Bears | 'I want to be the starter': Big year lies ahead for Bears RB Khalil Herbert
The Bears allowed running back David Montgomery to walk away in free agency, but invested heavily in the position by bringing in free agents D'Onta Foreman and Travis Homer, as well as rookie draft pick Roschon Johnson. It has been a nearly complete overhaul at the position with one big exception: Khalil Herbert.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
Chicago | Bears have video chat with Chicago mayor ahead of possible stadium talks
Brandon Johnson didn't say what he is prepared to do to keep the Bears in Chicago amid their courting of Arlington Heights and Naperville.
Prep Sports | Softball: Benet shakes off slow start to win 1st supersectional since 2011
After the first inning of Monday's Class 3A supersectional at Benedictine University, the Benet Academy softball wanted a mulligan, a chance to do things over.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Glenbard West players Parker Moorhead (12), Andrew Ellis (4), Liam O’Neill (14), Jack Anderson (6) and Adam Graham (7) celebrate after defeating Lyons Township to claim the IHSA boys volleyball state championship Saturday in Hoffman Estates.
Boys state volleyball: Glenbard West vs. Lyons Township
Hersey’s Avery Born (20) tries to stop a shot by York’s Rose Jensen (10) during the IHSA State Water Polo consolation match Saturday May 20, 2023 at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.
IHSA State water polo finals
Glenbrook South’s James Dooman scores as he slides past New Trier catcher Henry Wolfe during the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game in Winnetka.
New Trier wins 3-2 in baseball game against Glenbrook South
Glenbrook North players celebrate a first-half goal against Glenbrook South during Tuesday’s girls soccer match in Glenview.
Girls soccer: Glenbrook North 2-0 winners over Glenbrook South
Brian Hall, from Glen Ellyn, from left, Collin Hall and Hannah Kaiser, both of Waukesha, and Patty Hall of Glen Ellyn grab a quick selfie with the marquee in the background before the Chicago Cubs home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday March 30, 2023 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers
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