Mike McGraw
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Short on pitchers, no problem: Cubs win eighth straightApr 22, 2026 10:30 pm - Matthew Boyd came off the injured list to get the start, while Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki homered in the Cubs’ 7-2 victory over Philadelphia, their eighth straight win.
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Cubs don’t follow normal script to win seventh straightApr 21, 2026 10:24 pm - Michael Busch broke a 1-1 tie with a 2-run single in the sixth inning, then Nico Hoerner and Seiya Suzuki added home runs as the Cubs won their seventh straight, beating Philadelphia 7-4 on Tuesday.
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Billy Donovan stepping away as Bulls coach after 6 yearsApr 21, 2026 9:43 am - Billy Donovan has stepped away as head coach from the Chicago Bulls, the franchise announced Tuesday.
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Defense and pitching, not pinch-hitters, lead Cubs to sixth straight winApr 20, 2026 10:18 pm - Dansby Swanson’s 3-run homer in the second inning gave the Cubs all the offense they needed in a 5-1 victory over Philadelphia on Monday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs stretched their win streak to six in a row.
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Vandersloot sidelined for now, but heavily invested in Sky rebuildApr 20, 2026 7:30 pm - Veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot is still recovering from a knee injury suffered last season. But as training camp began, she painted a sunny view of the Sky’s future.
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The late, late show: Pivotal draft, but very different scenario for BearsApr 18, 2026 6:42 pm - The Bears aren’t used to waiting around on draft night. They’ve made eight top-10 picks since the last time they sat in the bottom 10 of the first round. And the pressure is on Ryan Poles to build off last year’s success.
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Counsell nails another pinch-hit decision, Cubs win fourth straightApr 18, 2026 6:25 pm - Carson Kelly’s 3-run, pinch-hit home run in the sixth inning broke a 1-1 tie and the Cubs went on to beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Saturday at Wrigley Field.
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As Cubs offense heats up, Ballesteros makes case to stay in lineupApr 17, 2026 7:06 pm - The Cubs scored double-digit runs for the third straight game and beat the Mets 12-4 on Friday at Wrigley Field, as Moises Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ hit home runs.
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Pitching problems: Palencia goes on IL as Horton gets recovery timelineApr 17, 2026 2:58 pm - Cubs notes: Daniel Palencia went on the injured list with an oblique strain; Cade Horton had Tommy John surgery, which provided a timeline for his recovery; while a date is set for Matthew Boyd’s return.
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Diggins’ decision to join Sky a sign of respect for frustrating franchiseApr 16, 2026 6:22 pm - After a flurry of moves, the Chicago Sky has a very different roster heading into the new season. The highest-scoring player, based on last season, is veteran guard Skylar Diggins, who wanted a return to her Midwest roots.