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FRI, 7/1/2022

Friday, July 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson listens to questions during his introductory news conference Wednesday.
Columns | Richardson ready for challenge of leading Blackhawks in new era
The Blackhawks introduced new head coach Luke Richardson to the media Wednesday. Here are 5 Things we learned from the 30-minute Q&A with Richardson and GM Kyle Davidson.
In a seismic shift in college athletics, the Big Ten voted Thursday to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024.
College Sports | Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA as members starting in 2024
In a seismic shift in college athletics, the Big Ten voted Thursday to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024.
First-round leader J.T. Poston hits off the sixth tee during the first round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament, Thursday, TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill.
Columns | Wheaton's Streelman fine with shooting 69 on opening day of JDC
Kevin Streelman, Chicago's most prominent PGA Tour player, isn't having one of his best years on the circuit, but the veteran from Wheaton wasn't bothered by his 2-under-par 69 in Thursday's first round of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run.
Associated Press Bears pass rusher Trevis Gipson had a breakout season in 2021. His 7 sacks were second-most on the Bears, behind only the club-record 18½ sacks from Robert Quinn.
Bears | Top 25 most important Bears in 2022: No. 17 Trevis Gipson
Bears pass rusher Trevis Gipson had a breakout season in 2021. His 7 sacks were second-most on the Bears, behind only the club-record 18½ sacks from Robert Quinn.
The Bulls announced their roster for the Las Vegas summer league. It includes first-round draft pick Dalen Terry, above, new two-way player Justin Lewis and a couple of veterans.
Bulls | Rookie Terry highlights Bulls' summer league roster
The Bulls announced their roster for the Las Vegas summer league. It includes first-round draft pick Dalen Terry, new two-way player Justin Lewis and a couple of veterans.
Sergio Muro, a 2009 Maine East graduate, returns to his alma mater as boys basketball head coach after nine years in the St. Patrick High School program.
News | Maine East grad returns as new hoops head coach
Sergio Muro, a 2009 Maine East High School graduate, returns to Park Ridge as head boys basketball coach.
Before Thursday’s game at Wrigley Field, the Cubs called up outfielder Narciso Crook (seen here during a 2019 Reds spring training game), who is awaiting his major-league debut, and placed Jason Heyward on the 10-day injured list with a sore right knee.
Cubs | Cubs put Heyward on IL, call on Crook
Before Thursday's game at Wrigley Field, the Cubs called up outfielder Narciso Crook, who is awaiting his major-league debut, and placed Jason Heyward on the 10-day injured list with a sore right knee.
Sports | Boomers rally to sweep Lake Erie
The Schaumburg Boomers scored four unanswered runs to rally for a 4-3 win over the Lake Erie Crushers to complete the series sweep, the first of the year.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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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.
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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.
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