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Friday, July 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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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.
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.
The sun sets Sept. 25, 2001, on the final day of horse racing at Arlington Park.
Columns | O'Donnell: 4th and longing at empty Arlington -- but group is chasing a lease to race in 2023
Is there still hope for horse racing at Arlington Park? We do know there is a local group who would like to give it a try.
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.
Fans cheer and offer high-fives as Wolves players move through the concourse Tuesday to sign autographs during a Calder Cup championship rally at Allstate Arena in Rosemont.
Columns | Champion Wolves create memories to last a lifetime
Chicago Wolves coach Ryan Warsofsky, his coaching staff and all of the players thoroughly enjoyed the run to a Calder Cup title this season. It was a run they'll remember for the rest of their lives. "You're a winner for the rest of your life and I think that's important," Warsofsky said.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during an NFL football practice at FirstEnergy Stadium, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
NFL | AP Sources: NFL adamant on indefinite suspension for Watson
Deshaun Watson's disciplinary hearing concluded Thursday with the NFL adamant about an indefinite suspension of at least one year and the quarterback's legal team arguing there's no basis for that punishment, two people with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press
FILE - Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Washington. The NBA's free agency period opens Thursday night, June 30, 2022, with teams and players finally free to negotiate new deals. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
NBA | Beal agrees to 5-year, $251M contact with Washington
Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards have agreed on a five-year contract that could pay him as much as $251 million -- one of the largest contracts in NBA history
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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