Mike McGraw
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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.
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With offense quiet as home losing streak reaches 8, concern grows: Did Cubs get it all wrong?Jun 03, 2026 10:30 pm - The Cubs’ home losing streak stretched to eight in a row with a 5-4 loss to the Athletics on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs lost a 4-2 lead in the eighth inning, then couldn’t score the tying run in the 10th.
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Another silent night by Cubs offense leads to seventh straight home lossJun 02, 2026 6:32 pm - Pitcher Jameson Taillon was better on the mound, but the Cubs managed just 4 singles in a 2-1 loss to the Athletics on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
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As Bulls coaching search drags on, how much does this hire really matter?Jun 01, 2026 9:00 pm - Bryson Graham has been on the job for nearly a month, but has yet to hire a new head coach of the Bulls. Here’s a look how some of the mentioned candidates could make sense.
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Role reversal: Why the White Sox are suddenly so much more fun than CubsMay 30, 2026 6:18 pm - The Cubs and White Sox can both say they are playoff contenders. The vibes on the two teams seem very different right now, though. Mike McGraw looks at what sets them apart.
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White Sox expect Murakami to miss 4-6 weeks; call up GonzalezMay 30, 2026 2:14 pm - White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a right hamstring strain, which he suffered in the third inning of Friday’s win over Detroit.
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Gurnee native Shelton thankful to get second chance at managing in major leaguesMay 28, 2026 7:31 pm - Derek Shelton, a 1987 graduate of Warren Township High School, is very appreciative of getting a second job as an MLB manager. He’s leading the Twins after six seasons with the Pirates.
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A second steal? Sandlin makes stellar debut in White Sox winMay 27, 2026 10:17 pm - White Sox right-hander David Sandlin, acquired from Boston just before spring training, was outstanding in his major-league debut Wednesday at Rate Field.