Articles filed under Sports Leagues
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NASCAR seeking larger grant from state to bring Chicago Street Race back in 2027Jul 29, 2026 7:07 pm - While NASCAR is hoping to get the Chicago Street Race back to Grant Park next summer, it may have hit a speed bump in negotiations for a state grant to help defray costs...
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Fitzgerald relishes having ‘home-field advantage’ at MSUJul 29, 2026 5:40 pm - Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald returned to Big Ten media days following a three-year absence, this time as head coach of Michigan State.
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St. Francis graduate Milivojevic earned Fitzgerald’s trust quickly at Michigan StateJul 29, 2026 5:18 pm - Naperville native Alessio Milivojevic earned the respect of new Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald before the two were even on the same team. The St. Francis grad heads into fall camp as MSU’s starting QB.
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In a ‘good spot,’ Illinois QB Katin Houser will lean on experience and leadership in replacing Luke AltmyerJul 29, 2026 2:08 pm - Illinois coach Bret Bielema has been intentional about positioning Katin Houser as the face and leader of Illini football, even though the transfer quarterback from East Carolina has only been in Champaign for seven months.
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Chicago White Sox star Munetaka Murakami ‘devastated’ by news of earthquake in his Japanese hometownJul 29, 2026 12:25 pm - Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami said after Tuesday’s game with the New York Yankees his family was fine after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake devastated his Japane...
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Cubs race to an early 7-run lead on the way to a 10-2 win over the CardinalsJul 28, 2026 10:10 pm - ST. LOUIS — Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner drove in two runs apiece and the Cubs jumped out to a seven-run lead after two innings on the way to a 10-2 victory ov...
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Cole throws 6 scoreless innings, Yankees hold off late rally from White SoxJul 28, 2026 10:03 pm - CHICAGO — Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings of four-hit ball and the New York Yankees beat the White Sox 3-2 on Tuesday night for their fifth victory in six games. ...
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Despite defensive concerns, Bears in a great spot to open campJul 28, 2026 5:35 pm - As the Bears begin training camp, head coach Ben Johnson might be the biggest reason to feel optimistic this team will continue to rise.
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Are the White Sox worth investing in at the trade deadline? YesJul 28, 2026 4:31 pm - The return of meaningful baseball on the South Side has been a recurring storyline since April. It’s no longer a novelty. But now, with a week left until the trade deadline and a postseason berth something the Sox could lose rather than luck into, it feels a little more real.
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Heading into trade deadline, Cubs have earned investment from front officeJul 28, 2026 4:22 pm - Less than a week from Monday’s MLB trade deadline, the Cubs are poised to bolster a roster that owns the fifth-best record in the majors.