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FRI, 6/2/2023

Friday, June 2, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Cubs’ Patrick Wisdom, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Seiya Suzuki, off Tampa Bay Rays’ Shane McClanahan during an April game. What a difference two months can make. Between the Cubs’ encouraging performance in April and dreadful results in May, it’s obvious what this team needs to be successful.

Cubs | Tale of two months: Cubs' April-May splits are good indication of what the team is missing

What a difference two months can make. Between the Cubs' encouraging performance in April and dreadful results in May, it's obvious what this team needs to be successful. The solution may not be available right away.
Churchill Downs will suspend racing on Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to Ellis Park to conduct a “top-to-bottom” review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

Sports | Churchill Downs to cease racing as it investigates 12 horse deaths

Churchill Downs will suspend racing on Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to Ellis Park to conduct a "top-to-bottom" review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
White Sox’s Romy Gonzalez celebrates as he runs to first base after hitting a two-run double during a May 23 game. Over his last 10 starts, Gonzalez is hitting .303 with 3 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs and 10 RBI

White Sox | Gonzalez letting the good times roll while getting shot with White Sox

Since taking over for injured second baseman Elvis Andrus, Romy Gonzalez has made a big impression on the White Sox with his power and solid all-around play.
Former Blackhawk Gustev Forsling has turned into one of the Panthers’ top D-men, scoring 13 goals while averaging 23.5 minutes in the regular season.

Blackhawks | What to watch as Panthers take on Vegas for Stanley Cup

Florida's miraculous run to the Stanley Cup Final began with an assist from the Chicago Blackhawks. Now, a former Hawks D-man is 4 wins from hoisting the Stanley Cup.
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson hasn’t been at the first two weeks of OTAs. Many assume it’s because he is unhappy or concerned about not receiving a new contract yet. Bu Johnson said Thursday on ESPN Radio’s “Keyshawn, JWill & Max” show that he plans to return next week for the third week of OTAs.
Bears | Hub Arkush: Why absences at Bears OTAs likely much ado about nothing
Organized team activities -- or OTAs as they are commonly referred to across the NFL -- aren't really about playing football, nor will they determine how many games the 2023 Bears are going to win. Hub Arkush on why there's no need to panic about not seeing Nate Davis or Jaylon Johnson in camp yet.
Prep Sports | Boys lacrosse: Pastore's 7 goals help St. Viator advance to state championship game
St. Viator senior Nicky Pastore made an eye-catching goal, but then added a memorable celebration on Thursday night.
Sky guard Rebekah Gardner (35) smiles along with Sky’s forward Morgan Bertsch (25) and Sky guard Dana Evans, left, in the closing seconds of a win vs. Phoenix. The Sky has lost another important player long-term. The team announced Rebekah Gardner had surgery on her foot on Thursday.
Sky | As Vandersloot returns, Sky lose another key player to injury
With Courtney Vandersloot set to make her return to Chicago with the New York Liberty on Friday, the Sky has lost another important player long-term. The team announced Rebekah Gardner had surgery on her foot on Thursday.
Hersey’s Chuck Meister (5) and Will Hickey (19) celebrate their win over Barrington during the IHSA Class 4A Mundelein baseball sectional semifinal Thursday June 1, 2023.
Prep Sports | Baseball: Hersey's sixth-inning rally beats Barrington
Jeremy Allen isn't used to slow starts.
Prep Sports | Boys lacrosse: Wheaton Academy shakes off slow start, reaches state title game for 1st time
Wheaton Academy's march to the state championship game hit an early snag on Thursday night.
Prep Sports | Softball: Wright's first career homer powers Wheaton Warrenville South past West Chicago into sectional final
Presley Wright rounded first base, heard the cheers and looked up.
St. Francis’ Rocco Tenuta delivers a pitch during their Class 3A regional semifinal game against Sycamore Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Kaneland High School in Maple Park.
Prep Sports | Baseball: Amptmann's home run sparks Sycamore comeback against St. Francis in sectional semis
Looking for a spark after almost two hours of delays, Jimmy Amptmann provided a big one for the Sycamore baseball team.
Grayslake Central’s Jack Gerbasi reacts to his leadoff double in the second inning against Crystal Lake South in a 3A sectional semifinal baseball game in Grayslake on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Prep Sports | Baseball: Grayslake Central rallies past Crystal Lake South, advances to sectional championship
Second-seeded Grayslake Central punched a ticket to a Class 3A sectional final with a 4-3 victory over No. 3 seed Crystal Lake South in eight innings Thursday.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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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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