Mike McGraw
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Bulls set to hire Splitter as new head coachJun 15, 2026 11:33 am - The Bulls are expected to name Portland interim head coach Tiago Splitter as their new head coach. The Brazil native helped turn Blazers forward Deni Avdija into a star last season.
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Change of plans: DaVaris Daniels reflects on finding his home in the CFLJun 13, 2026 7:59 pm - Vernon Hills native DaVaris Daniels had a great career in pro football, just not the one he expected. Daniels announced his retirement last month after 10 years and three championships in the CFL.
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Can White Sox stay in first place? Consider the lack of competitionJun 11, 2026 8:21 pm - The White Sox aren’t even healthy, yet the magic moments continue to arrive. Maybe they really are one of the best teams in the American League.
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Army can wait: Neuqua Valley’s Rhattigan focused on making Bears rosterJun 10, 2026 8:20 pm - Linebacker Jon Rhattigan, a Naperville native from Neuqua Valley High School, is a five-year NFL veteran trying to make the Bears roster as a special teams ace.
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Bears get back to work; with one paw already in Indiana?Jun 09, 2026 7:08 pm - The Bears began a three-day minicamp Tuesday, with no certainty about whether they plan to move to Indiana. Maybe there were some clues at practice in Lake Forest.
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Stacey King, Bulls broadcaster and three-time NBA champion, dies at 59Jun 07, 2026 1:18 pm - Stacey King, Bulls broadcaster and three-time NBA champion, died Sunday. He was 59.
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Clutch gene: Once again, PCA saves Cubs from certain defeatJun 06, 2026 6:51 pm - Pete Crow-Armstrong homered with two outs in the ninth inning to tie the score, then Michael Busch’s walk-off single gave the Cubs a 3-2 victory over San Francisco on Saturday at Wrigley Field.
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New year, new team: Wheaton native Barna dealing with Illini’s heavy turnoverJun 06, 2026 4:21 pm - Before throwing out the first pitch this week at Wrigley Field, Illinois defensive end Joe Barna, from Wheaton North, talked about how the Illini are trying to pull together more than 50 new players.
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Illini’s Bielema favors 24-team playoff for college footballJun 06, 2026 4:01 pm - During a visit to Wrigley Field this week, Illinois coach Bret Bielema said he’s in favor of doubling the number of teams in the College Football Playoff.
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Re-Pete performance: PCA caps Cubs comeback after fielding gaffeJun 04, 2026 10:26 pm - Just when all seemed lost, the Cubs came up with a 4-run ninth inning to beat the Athletics 7-6 on Thursday. Pete Crow-Armstrong made up for his fielding miscue with the game-winning RBI.