Mike McGraw
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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.
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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.