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Friday, April 23, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Kadarius Toney of Florida could be the Bears’ No. 1 choice if they go for a wide receiver in the first round of next week’s NFL draft.

Columns | Wide receiver draft class is loaded with home run hitters, slot guys

Hub Arkush: There's no shortage of top-level wide receivers in next week's draft.
The Cubs recalled pitcher Kyle Ryan from South Bend in time for Friday’s game against Milwaukee at Wrigley Field.

Columns | After spring detour, reliever Ryan returns to Cubs

Before Friday's game against Milwaukee, the Cubs brought up left-handed reliever Kyle Ryan and placed pitcher Shelby Miller on the injured list with a sore back.
Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II returns an interception for a touchdown against Mississippi State during a game last October in Tuscaloosa. He is a projected first-round choice in next week’s NFL draft.

Columns | Cornerback again features multiple first-round talents and excellent depth

Hub Arkush: It appears cornerback Patrick Surtain II of Alabama is NFL ready.
Chicago White Sox’s Nick Madrigal, left, hits a sacrifice fly, allowing teammate Leury Garcia to score, as Boston Red Sox’s Christian Vazquez, right, looks on in the sixth inning Sunday in Boston.

White Sox | Small ball: Madrigal helping White Sox with consistent contact

White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal is not a power threat, but his knack for making contact helps the offense generate runs.
Oklahoma State offensive lineman Teven Jenkins could be on the Bears’ radar at the NFL draft.
Bears | Bears draft target: What you need to know about Oklahoma State's Teven Jenkins
Sean Hammond: Teven Jenkins could be a lineman the Bears target on draft day.
Jason Heyward had a game-ending, pinch-hit single in the 10th after Dan Winkler stranded the bases loaded in the top of the inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 4-3 Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Cubs | Heyward's pinch-hit single leads Cubs to sweep of Mets
Jason Heyward had a game-ending, pinch-hit single in the 10th after Dan Winkler stranded the bases loaded in the top of the inning, and the Cubs beat the New York Mets 4-3 Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Nikola Vucevic scored 18 points and matched a season high with 16 rebounds, Coby White and Thaddeus Young scored 18 apiece, and the Bulls beat the struggling Charlotte Hornets 108-91 on Thursday night
Bulls | Vucevic dominates as Bulls pound Hornets 108-91
Nikola Vucevic scored 18 points and matched a season high with 16 rebounds, Coby White and Thaddeus Young scored 18 apiece, and the Bulls beat the struggling Charlotte Hornets 108-91 on Thursday night
Cubs starter Zach Davies said despite not having good results early in the season, he feels progress is being made and he’s on the right track for improvement.
Columns | Davies thinks he can help get Cubs rotation right
Cubs starting pitchers have the second-highest ERA in the majors, but after a short outing on Wednesday, Zach Davies thinks he's on the right track.
Loyola’s Cameron Krutwig announced Thursday he is declaring for the NBA draft. The Jacobs High School graduate says he hopes to play in the NBA or Europe.
NBA | Krutwig's dream season a steppingstone to pro basketball
Loyola's Cam Krutwig says his next step is declaring for the NBA draft.
Nico Hoerner returned to the Cubs from the South Bend alternate site on Thursday. He was brought up, while outfielder Joc Pederson went on the injured list with left wrist tendinitis.
Cubs | Cubs bring back Hoerner; Pederson to IL
Nico Hoerner returned to the Cubs from the South Bend alternate site on Thursday. He was brought up, while outfielder Joc Pederson went on the injured list with left wrist tendinitis.
Bids for the 326-acre property that includes Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights are expected to be submitted to owner Churchill Downs Inc. by the end of June, officials said Thursday.
News | Churchill Downs says Arlington Park bids expected by June
Prospective buyers of the 326-acre property that's long been home to Arlington International Racecourse are expected to make their offers by the end of June, officials said Thursday.
Anthony Rizzo and Matt Duffy celebrate the Cubs win over the Mets on Wednesday. Duffy went 3-for-4 with 3 RBI in the victory. After the game, he admitted being a little surprised at making the Cubs final roster this spring.
Cubs | Duffy admits he didn't expect to make Cubs final roster
Matt Duffy went 3-for-4 with 3 RBI in the Cubs' victory over the Mets on Wednesday. After the game, he admitted being a little surprised at making the Cubs final roster this spring.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Glenbrook South High School boys swim team jumps into the pool with the Illinois Swimming and Diving Association state championship trophy Friday. The team was recognized during halftime at South’s football game against Maine South.
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Glenbrook South’s Ava Pratt, right, hits the ball over the net in front of Deerfield’s Emma Schaffel during Thursday’s home volleyball match in Glenview.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: GLENBROOK SOUTH 2, DEERFIELD 0
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