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FRI, 8/17/2018

Friday, August 17, 2018

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws to a Pittsburgh Pirates batter during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Cubs | Lester, Happ combine to lead Cubs to 1-0 win over Pirates

Jon Lester wasn't overly excited about winning for the first time in just over a month. However, Cubs manager Joe Maddon couldn't have been happier with his performance.
Bears head coach Matt Nagy directs his players as they take part in drills during a joint training camp session against the Denver Broncos on Wednesday. Things got a little saltier in Denver on Thursday during the Bears’ and Broncos’ second day of joint workouts, but both clubs avoided the kind of open warfare that’s broken out among other NFL teams over the last week or so. “It got a little spicy there with some of the guys, but I think that’s just their competitive juices going,” Nagy said.

Bears | Nagy OK with brief altercations between Bears, Broncos during joint practice

Things got a little saltier in Denver on Thursday during the Bears' and Broncos' second day of joint workouts, but both clubs avoided the kind of open warfare that's broken out among other NFL teams over the last week or so. "It got a little spicy there with some of the guys, but I think that's just their competitive juices going," Bears head coach Matt Nagy said.
Northern Illinois defensive end Sutton Smith (15) reacts after sacking Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Northern Illinois won 21-17. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Sports | NIU hoping to rekindle the program's positive recent history

Northern Illinois dominated the MAC West by winning the division six years in a row from 2010-15. But now the Huskies haven't won the West for two years and are trying to find their way back to the top.
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker argues with the umpiring crew after Ronald Acuna Jr was hit by a pitch from Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday , Aug. 15, 2018 in Atlanta. Urena was ejected. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Pro Sports | Intentional plunkings come under fire after Urena hits Acuna

Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez says that when a player like Ronald Acuna Jr. beats your team, "you got to hit him." The rest of baseball seems to disagree.
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, left, looks to pass the ball after taking a snap from center Cody Whitehair as they take part in drills during a joint NFL football training camp session with the Denver Broncos Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at Broncos' headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Bears | Bears QB Trubisky getting on same page with Robinson, Burton
Matt Nagy read off the numbers almost like the winning lottery ticket: 12-80-10. The Chicago Bears coach is hoping the offense can strike it rich this season with the additions of receiver Allen Robinson (No. 12) and tight end Trey Burton (No. 8), to pair with young quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (No. 10).
White Sox | Nellie Fox AL championship ring on auction block
Chicago White Sox Hall of Famer Nellie Fox's 1959 American League Championship ring and ticket stubs from the 1919 "Black Sox" World Series are being auctioned by Lelands.
Cubs | Cubs' RHP Yu Darvish scheduled for rehab start Sunday
Chicago Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish will begin a rehab assignment Sunday with a minor league team to be determined.
Pro Sports | Uchman's Arlington selections for Friday's races
Here is today's link to Daily Herald handicapper Ron Uchman's selections for thoroughbred racing at Arlington International on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, plus Joe Mazzone's picks for harness racing at Hawthorne.
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Pro Sports | Aaron Rodgers throws TD pass, Packers top Steelers 51-34
Aaron Rodgers connected with tight end Jimmy Graham for a touchdown in the quarterback's preseason debut, and the Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 51-34
White Sox | Scouting report: White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals
After winning 2 of 3 against the Tigers in Detroit, the fourth-place Chicago White Sox are back home for a three-game series vs. the last-place Kansas City Royals.
FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is shown during their NFL training camp football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. Quinn said he's had a spot "removed or checked on" in annual skin cancer checks during physical exams. He and some of his assistants normally wear long shirts under their T-shirts during practice _ despite the Georgia heat and humidity. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Pro Sports | NFL players, coaches protecting skin on every given sun day
Blocks and screens: NFL players and coaches protecting skin in different ways on every given sun day
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (94) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Pro Sports | Brady sharp in preseason debut as Patriots top Eagles 37-20
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Chicago Cubs batter Jason Heyward yells after leading off the fourth inning with a fly out against Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin Tuesday at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
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Fans pay their last respects at a memorial service for Chicago Blackhawk Stan Mikita at the United Center, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. Mikita, who helped lead the Blackhawks to the 1961 Stanley Cup title while becoming one of the franchise’s most revered figures, died Tuesday. He was 78.
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STEVE LUNDY/slundy@dailyherald.com Chicago Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita high-fives fans as he comes down the red carpet during a ceremony prior to the home opener at the United Center in 2008.
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Running back Sean Lynch Jr., center, runs a pattern during first day of football practice at Carmel High School in Mundelein on Monday. Offensive lineman Jalen Snell, right, leads the way.
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