Articles filed under Sports
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Chicago Dogs bats clobber Lake CountryJul 03, 2025 10:43 pm - The Chicago Dogs delivered a dominant 12-1 victory over the Lake Country DockHounds, showcasing their offensive firepower throughout the contest. Jeff Lindgren anchored t...
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Young heroes: Horton’s longest outing, Shaw sacrifice fly lead Cubs to sweepJul 03, 2025 10:07 pm - Cade Horton pitched 7 scoreless innings and Matt Shaw’s sacrifice fly in the 10th gave the Cubs a 1-0 victory over Cleveland on Thursday at Wrigley Field.
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Dominant Pogačar and resurgent Vingegaard set to ignite Tour de FranceJul 03, 2025 9:34 pm - Tadej Pogačar is the favorite to win this year's Tour de France. The 26-year-old Slovenian cyclist's quest for a fourth Tour title starts Saturday in Lille after an impressive season, including victories in one-day races and the recent Critérium du Dauphiné.
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PCA pumps up Cubs teammate Suzuki for all-star reservesJul 03, 2025 9:13 pm - After being voted an NL starting outfielder in the All-Star Game, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong pushed Seiya Suzuki’s campaign to be named a reserve.
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Doug Ghim sets pace at John Deere Classic with a 62 and a 1-shot leadJul 03, 2025 7:34 pm - Doug Ghim has set the pace on a day of low scoring in the John Deere Classic. Ghim holed out from the fairway for eagle on his way to a 62. That gives him a one-shot lead over Max Homa and Austin Eckroat at the TPC Deere Run. The tournament is renowned for producing first-time winners on the PGA Tour.
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Antonacci, Reyes finding consistency, success in White Sox minor leaguesJul 03, 2025 3:51 pm - Across 20 games in June, White Sox minor-league player of the month Sam Antonacci hit .286 with an .882 OPS at High-A Winston-Salem. Coming off a finger injury, the 22-year-old collected 2 home runs, 6 RBI, 11 walks and 11 runs. For the season he’s hitting .298 with a .902 OPS.
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Cast a line and learn new skills at free fishing clinicsJul 03, 2025 3:23 pm - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hosting free Open Fishing Clinics at Lake Patterson in Aurora's Oakhurst Forest Preserve.
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There’s opportunity for speedy defensive lineman Austin Booker in new-look Bears defenseJul 03, 2025 12:08 pm - Austin Booker wasn’t expected to make an instant impact when Ryan Poles drafted him. Many experts viewed Booker as a developmental piece. His length and speed were enticing, but Booker would benefit from a full offseason with a chance to build himself into an NFL defensive pass rusher.
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The conversation on mental health returns to tennis after Alexander Zverev's post-loss lamentJul 03, 2025 11:36 am - One tennis player's public lament about feeling alone after a loss at Wimbledon has revived the conversation about mental health in the sport. Three-time Grand Slam runner-up Alexander Zverev discussed his state of mind after a first-round exit at the All England Club this week.
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Djokovic sets another record at Wimbledon and jokes about sipping margaritas on beach with rivalsJul 03, 2025 11:15 am - Novak Djokovic added another record to his name by reaching Wimbledon's third round for a 19th time with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 win over Dan Evans on Centre Court. It was Djokovic's 99th match win at Wimbledon overall, and his 19 third-round appearances put him one ahead of Roger Federer for most by any man in the Open Era.