Articles filed under Sports Leagues
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With Dick Allen about to be inducted posthumously into Hall of Fame, documentary nears completionJul 18, 2025 5:32 pm - A trailer of the upcoming documentary about former White Sox first baseman Dick Allen, who will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend, five years after his death.
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Brian Harman, after tragedy, is closer to another triumph at British OpenJul 18, 2025 4:14 pm - Before he gained the lead at this week’s British Open — shooting a 6-under-par 65 on Friday to reach 8 under at Royal Portrush Golf Club on the northern coast of Northern...
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Scottie Scheffler with a 64 sets a daunting target at the British OpenJul 18, 2025 4:02 pm - PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The rain pounded Royal Portrush right when Scottie Scheffler poured in a birdie putt on his first hole Friday in the British Open. No matter....
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GM Hoyer has goals for Cubs at trade deadline but needs sense of urgency to arriveJul 18, 2025 3:47 pm - Before the Cubs opened the second half of the season against Boston at Wrigley Field on Friday, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer gave an update on the Major League Baseball trade market.
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Caitlin Clark is still having an impact on WNBA All-Star Game even though she won't playJul 18, 2025 3:28 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark bounced a ball, joined a team huddle and gave one of her All-Star teammate's shots a playful thumbs down before gingerly lobbing her own half...
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Derrick Rose eager to shine light on NBA’s secret obsession: ChessJul 18, 2025 11:04 am - Derrick Rose was unaware of his chess-playing peers until his NBA career finished. On Sunday, he had lined them up across the stage, paired with world-renowned grandmasters. Rajon Rondo was once one of his fiercest rivals. Rose and Tony Snell shared a locker room for three seasons. Drew Gooden was one of Chicago’s veterans during Rose’s rookie year; yet they never spoke a word about the game they all secretly loved.
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With a new coach and new offensive line, there are no more excuses for Bears QB WilliamsJul 18, 2025 10:46 am - The wait is almost over. The Bears will return to the practice field on July 23 when they hold their first training camp practice under new head coach Ben Johnson. Over t...
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WNBA officiating is no longer an annoyance. It’s a threat to the gameJul 18, 2025 10:00 am - The WNBA should change its logo to a bruise. Forget that little silhouette of a woman rising for a shot; just use Caitlin Clark’s arm or a leg with a purple discoloration. It’s more fitting. Or Kelsey Plum’s. Or Napheesa Collier’s.
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Craig Counsell’s Cubs arrive as World Series contenders, but those pesky Brewers won’t go awayJul 17, 2025 5:59 pm - For all that has gone right so far — Pete Crow-Armstrong blossoming into a superstar, Kyle Tucker pushing to be the offseason’s No. 1 free agent, the Cubs getting unexpected contributions from so many pitchers — the Milwaukee Brewers are still breathing down their necks.
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Caitlin Clark to miss WNBA All-Star Game due to injuryJul 17, 2025 5:08 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark’s face is featured all around the city of Indianapolis this week — from the airport to the arena to the side of hotels — with the city hostin...