Articles filed under Sports Leagues
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Quero hits 1st homer to back Houser’s gem as White Sox edge Rockies in matchup of MLB’s worstJul 04, 2025 10:37 pm - Adrian Houser allowed two hits in eight innings and rookie catcher Edgar Quero hit his first major league home run — a tiebreaking solo shot in the sixth that sent the Chicago White Sox past the Colorado Rockies 3-2.
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Jonathan Toews is grateful and excited to play again after signing with his hometown Winnipeg JetsJul 04, 2025 10:31 pm - Jonathan Toews is back in the NHL with his hometown Winnipeg Jets after a two-year absence. The three-time Stanley Cup champion was introduced Friday as the newest member of the Jets. They announced their intention to acquire the 37-year-old center last month, but it only became official this week, with Toews signing a one-year deal worth $2 million, plus performance bonuses.. The longtime Chicago Blackhawks captain last played in April 2023.
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Arlington Heights’ Ghim maintains hold on lead at John Deere ClassicJul 04, 2025 9:23 pm - Doug Ghim’s 62 gave him the first round lead in the 54th John Deere Classic on Thursday, and he maintained a 1-stroke lead after adding a 68 on Friday. Both rounds featured hole-outs from the fairway, Friday’s coming at the par-4 15th.
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Great eight: Cubs set franchise record with 8 home runs in win over St. LouisJul 04, 2025 9:16 pm - The Cubs blasted a franchise-record 8 home run in an 11-3 victory over St. Louis on Friday at Wrigley Field. Michael Busch had 3 and Pete Crow-Armstrong 2 as the Cubs won their fourth straight.
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NASCAR’s Shane van Gisbergen is hoping for another successful weekend in downtown ChicagoJul 04, 2025 5:57 pm - The first time Shane van Gisbergen raced in Chicago, he was largely unknown in NASCAR. The second time, he was one of the favorites on the downtown street course. The third time is a different situation for van Gisbergen once again. This time, he has a second Cup Series victory in his back pocket — providing some flexibility for the 36-year-old New Zealand native as he prepares for the playoffs.
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Lake Zurich’s Svanson brings some heat for Cards on rough day at WrigleyJul 04, 2025 5:45 pm - Cardinals right-handed pitcher Matt Svanson is the first player from Lake Zurich High School to reach the major leagues. A late growth spurt during his college years at Lehigh pushed his arm to another level.
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The question again hanging over the Cubs at the trade deadline: If not now, when?Jul 04, 2025 4:10 pm - In closing a controversial deal that aimed to end the Chicago Cubs’ 108-year World Series drought, Theo Epstein memorably declared, “If not now, when?” Back in the summer...
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Zaccheaus adds another reliable target for Bears QB WilliamsJul 04, 2025 12:28 pm - The Bears made a lot of the headlines this offseason. It started when general manager Ryan Poles hired Ben Johnson to be his new head coach and continued in the following...
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Pitcher Taillon set to miss ‘more than a month’; Cubs call up WicksJul 04, 2025 11:59 am - Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon went on the injured list Friday with a right calf strain, while lefty Jordan Wicks was called up from Iowa.
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Dustin May’s perfect game bid broken up in Dodgers’ sweep of White SoxJul 03, 2025 11:48 pm - Dustin May delivers a stellar performance as the Los Angeles Dodgers sweep the White Sox in a three-game series. May retired the first 16 batters and allowed two runs over seven innings in a 6-2 win on Thursday night. He struck out nine, walked one, and earned his first win since June 15. Brooks Baldwin ended May's perfect game bid with a single in the sixth and later hit a two-run homer in the eighth.