Articles filed under Sports Leagues
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Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael was a ‘wild child’ who loved football — and lifeApr 23, 2025 6:39 pm - The irony of Steve McMichael’s life is that it was stopped short, yet he got more out of 67 years than an entire team could. The Pro Football Hall of Famer died from complications of ALS on Wednesday.
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Suiting up for Cubs a dream come true for suburban native LopezApr 23, 2025 6:21 pm - With the Cubs young third basemen struggling defensively, the team brought back veteran Nicky Lopez on Wednesday, while Gage Workman was designated for assignment. Lopez, a Naperville native, spent spring training with the Cubs.
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Where did ESPN’s NFL draft chime come from? The story behind the iconic soundApr 23, 2025 3:06 pm - There’s no soundproof formula for making a sports jingle that sticks. But composer Bob Christianson knows a few strategies.
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Cubs traded two home games for Tokyo trip, but get revenge on DodgersApr 22, 2025 10:19 pm - Miguel Amaya hit a dramatic game-tying home run with two outs in the ninth inning, then Ian Happ’s RBI single leading off the 10th gave the Cubs an 11-10 victory over the Dodgers at Wrigley Field.
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Byron Buxton's diving catch in the 9th inning seals the Twins' 4-2 win over the struggling White SoxApr 22, 2025 9:38 pm - MINNEAPOLIS — Bailey Ober worked six strong innings to win his second straight start, Trevor Larnach hit a two-run homer and Byron Buxton made a diving catch to end the g...
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Cubs hope Pomeranz is ready to help bullpenApr 22, 2025 8:19 pm - Cubs notes: Still seeking to stabilize the bullpen, the Cubs traded for veteran left-hander Drew Pomeranz on Tuesday and called up Gavin Hollowell from Iowa.
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Edwards, Odunze named Bears’ Brian Piccolo Award recipientsApr 22, 2025 6:27 pm - Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards and receiver Rome Odunze are the recipients of this year’s Brian Piccolo Award.
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What is Poles’ plan for the Bears heading into the draft?Apr 22, 2025 3:40 pm - Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant general manager spoke to the media Tuesday about the team’s plans heading into this week’s NFL draft.
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What happens if Bears’ top draft targets are gone at No. 10?Apr 22, 2025 2:21 pm - What are the Bears’ options if their top choices aren’t available with the 10th overall pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft?
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Cubs trade with Seattle for reliever PomeranzApr 21, 2025 8:34 pm - The Cubs on Monday acquired relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz from the Seattle Mariners.