Mike McGraw
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‘I absolutely love being here’: Wheaton’s Mueller can credit brotherly love for success at NorthwesternSep 05, 2024 5:54 pm - Former Wheaton North linebacker Xander Mueller has been Northwestern’s second-leading tackler the past two years. Now it’s his turn to take the lead role on defense.
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Imanaga leads Cubs to combined no-hitter, first at Wrigley Field in 52 yearsSep 04, 2024 10:28 pm - Shota Imanaga tossed 7 hitless innings, then Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge finished off a combined no-hitter against the Pirates. It was the first Cubs no-hitter at Wrigley Field in 52 years.
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Cubs place Steele, Lopez on injured listSep 04, 2024 6:33 pm - The Cubs are still encouraged by the diagnosis of Justin Steele’s left elbow, just not enough to avoid placing him on the injured list Wednesday.
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When it comes to Bears season, preparing for worst is just common senseSep 04, 2024 6:00 am - Heading into Sunday’s season opener, the Bears look like one of the brightest young teams in the NFL. They are still the Bears, though, so don’t get those hopes too high.
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Cubs blanked; Steele gets good news, but return from elbow soreness unclearSep 03, 2024 5:53 pm - Cubs left-hander Justin Steele had imaging done Tuesday on his sore elbow. He said before a 5-0 loss to Pittsburgh the imaging showed no damage, just inflammation, which appeared to be good news.
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Cubs win streak ends with late blown saveSep 02, 2024 10:12 pm - Jameson Taillon pitched 7 scoreless innings, but the usually reliable Jorge Lopez gave up a pair of home runs in the eighth as Pittsburgh rallied for a 5-3 victory, ending the Cubs’ six-game win streak.
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Cubs hitters overachieved in AugustSep 02, 2024 7:55 pm - The Cubs’ offense, which was so frustratingly bad in May, June and July, suddenly became one of the best in baseball during August.
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White Sox could reach new heights if Downers Grove’s Wolkow keeps progressingAug 31, 2024 3:11 pm - During a dismal season for the White Sox, a success story is brewing in the minors. Downers Grove North product George Wolkow is a 6-foot-7 outfielder, just 18 years old and turning heads in his first year as a pro.
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Cubs best QB? It has to be Minnesota native BuschAug 29, 2024 9:27 pm - The Cubs have a few former high school quarterbacks in the clubhouse. The best of the bunch was likely Michael Busch, who led his team to the Minnesota state championship game.
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The Cubs went from lost cause to incredible comeback Wednesday in Pittsburgh, as Christian Bethancourt’s 7 RBI sparked a 14-10 victory.Aug 28, 2024 5:52 pm - PITTSBURGH — This Cubs season may ultimately be forgotten as nothing special. Or people might be talking about the “Christian Bethancourt Game” decades in the future. The...