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THU, 8/11/2022

Thursday, August 11, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Eddie Olczyk signed a five-year deal with Seattle Kraken on Thursday.

Blackhawks | 'It was a helluva run and I'm proud': Olczyk officially inks broadcast deal with Seattle

An 'O' so sad day: Former Chicago Blackhawks color commentator Eddie Olczyk officially joins Seattle Kraken's team. "I went through it a million times, and here we are," Olczyk said. "Just couldn't come to an agreement."
An Iowa farmer (Kevin Costner) builds a magic baseball diamond in his cornfields, with startling results, in “Field of Dreams.”

Cubs | McGraw: As Cubs take to the corn, is 'Field of Dreams' worth watching?

The Cubs and Reds will take the cornfield Thursday for the MLB's second "Field of Dreams" game in Dyersville, Iowa. The team success won't match last year's White Sox-Yankees game, and according to the Des Moines Register, actor Kevin Costner is not planning to attend.
White Sox players walk on the field before playing the New York Yankees in Dyersville, Iowa.

Columns | Jim O'Donnell: Weak Cubs-Reds game could turn Fox/MLB cornfield dream into a nightmare

Thursday night, Major League Baseball and Fox Sports will wind it up again on a chopped-up piece of Iowa farm land and solemnly present "Field of Dreams II." The telecast, the event and the diluted redux all reek of profit pandering in the first degree.
Chicago Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith (58) questions during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 29-27.

Columns | Hub Arkush: The price of poker potentially just went way up for Roquan Smith

Bears linebacker Roquan Smith wants out of Chicago. The 25-year-old linebacker has requested a trade, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos kicks the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago.
Bears | How was the grass at Soldier Field this week? 'I've seen better,' Santos says
Because he kicks at Soldier Field for the Chicago Bears, place-kicker Cairo Santos must practice in some unconventional spots.
Bears | Smith still not taking the practice field at Halas Hall
Bears linebacker Roquan Smith made an appearance at the practice field Thursday morning at Halas Hall, but continues to sit out practice.
Bears | Bears receiver Harry has surgery on injured ankle
Receiver N'Keal Harry consulted with a specialist and underwent surgery on his injured ankle, Eberflus said. Harry injured his ankle during practice on Saturday.
Bears | 2022 Chicago Bears training camp: Offense, defense grades for Aug. 11
Thursday's practice went better than previous practices this week for the offense. During team drills, the offense started in a lot of favorable positions. They did red zone situations and started with the ball on the positive side of the 50 for most of the day.
Chicago White Sox shortstop Lenyn Sosa (50) throws to first for the double play hit into by Kansas City Royals’ Michael Massey after forcing Hunter Dozier out at second during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo.
White Sox | Sosa gets nod at shortstop in White Sox's loss to Royals
In Wednesday night's loss to Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium, Lenyn Sosa started at shortstop for the White Sox. With Tim Anderson out for six weeks with a finger injury, Sosa is set to get plenty of playing time.
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross, right, greets Nico Hoerner after Horner’s homer off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Chicago.
Cubs | Hoerner, Cubs top power-hitting rookie Meneses, Nationals
Nico Hoerner homered to ignite a 4-run rally in the seventh inning.
Pro Sports | Boomers win in last game of homestand, set attendance record
The Schaumburg Boomers completed a 5-1 homestand Wednesday by rallying to a 4-2 win over Joliet.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson gestures to fans during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
NFL | AP source: Watson willing to accept 8-game suspension, fine
A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson would accept an eight-game suspension and $5 million fine to avoid missing the entire season
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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