Mike McGraw
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Cubs relievers meet the challenge on soggy SaturdayAug 17, 2024 8:05 pm - Cubs starter Justin Steele left Saturday’s game after just 2 innings because of two rain delays. The bullpen came though, though, in a 3-2 victory over Toronto.
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Sky’s research, faith in Carter paying off in surprising waysAug 17, 2024 4:13 pm - The Sky offered guard Chennedy Carter a training camp contract with a chance to earn a roster spot. She’s now the team’s leading scorer. Here’s a closer look at how this WNBA redemption story came about.
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Cardiac Cubs manage to win in 10th inning despite blowing lead in ninthAug 16, 2024 7:47 pm - The Cubs certainly feel a sense of urgency as they reach a relatively soft part of the schedule. On Friday, they squandered a 3-run lead in the ninth, but beat Toronto 6-5 in 10 innings on a walk-off single by Seiya Suzuki.
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Counsell had a history of strong finishes with Brewers. Can he do it with the Cubs?Aug 15, 2024 5:40 pm - The Cubs’ playoff potential doesn’t seem great, but maybe this is when Craig Counsell can make an impact. His Milwaukee teams consistently finished strong.
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New-look Sky thinking playoffs as WNBA season resumesAug 14, 2024 8:13 pm - The last time the Sky took the court, it pulled off an impressive win at Las Vegas. Now after the month-long Olympic break and a significant trade, it will try to pick up where it left off.
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Offensive line will determine Williams’ rookie successAug 13, 2024 6:00 am - Caleb Williams generated enthusiasm with his preseason debut, but the Bears offensive line will likely be the deciding factor in Williams’ success.
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Sweep of Sox lifts Cubs closer to elusive .500 markAug 10, 2024 10:23 pm - Miguel Amaya’s 2-run single in the eighth inning broke a tie and lifted the Cubs to a 3-1 win over the White Sox, completing a season sweep at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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Competitive fire led Sizemore back to baseball, and now White SoxAug 10, 2024 8:31 pm - There are some interesting qualities and contradictions to White Sox interim manager Grady Sizemore, making him both an unlikely and intriguing choice for the job.
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Swanson explains why he didn’t request time off to watch OlympicsAug 10, 2024 6:09 pm - Tom Cruise was there, cheering on Mallory Swanson and the gold-medal-winning U.S. women’s soccer team. Swanson’s husband Dansby, though, had to watch in his basement.
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Spirit of 7-6: Sox rally falls short to Cubs, but put it on the board anywayAug 09, 2024 11:17 pm - After the Cubs jumped out to a 7-0 lead on the South Side, the White Sox battled back under new manager Grady Sizemore before losing 7-6 on Friday.