Articles filed under Sports Leagues
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Holding No. 1 pick, Nationals’ front-office upheaval injects even more uncertainty into MLB draftJul 11, 2025 9:49 pm - The Washington Nationals hold the No. 1 pick in Sunday's MLB amateur draft, a key moment in their rebuilding efforts. Top prospects include prep shortstop Ethan Holliday and college left-handers Kade Anderson and Liam Doyle. Earlier this week, the Nationals fired their general manager and manager, adding uncertainty to the draft process.
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Smith’s early exit in White Sox loss all about getting more restJul 11, 2025 6:49 pm - All-star pitcher Shane Smith left the mound after 3 innings of a 4-2 loss to Cleveland in Game 1 of Friday’s double-header. The goal was to give the rookie some extra rest, manager Will Venable said.
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Why suburban native Allie Quigley was the first Sky player to have her jersey number retiredJul 11, 2025 5:28 pm - After a 15-year WNBA career, including a decade in Chicago, Allie Quigley’s No. 14 rose to the rafters Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena as the Sky’s first retired number. The Sky (6-13) hosts Minnesota (18-3) on Saturday (noon, ABC) at Wintrust Arena.
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Shooting Star: In biggest moments, St. Charles North’s Keaton Reinke earned college offerJul 11, 2025 4:56 pm - St. Charles North wide receiver Keaton Reinke came up big last season, earning a football scholarship offer from Northwestern University, an offer that resulted in his commitment to the Wildcats.
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Bears sign general manager Ryan Poles to contract extension through 2029 seasonJul 11, 2025 2:40 pm - The Bears reportedly signed general manager Ryan Poles to a contract extension that will keep him in town through the 2029 season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report the extension.
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This season is Bears receiver Rome Odunze’s chance to step out of the shadowsJul 11, 2025 11:51 am - Rome Odunze showed glimpses of his potential and his connection with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throughout his rookie season. He finished third on the team with 734 receiving yards on 54 receptions and 101 targets and caught 3 touchdowns. Odunze started 12 games and played in all of the Bears’ 17 matchups, averaging 13.6 yards a reception.
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What we’re hearing about the Cubs’ trade deadline plans, from pitchers to hittersJul 11, 2025 11:13 am - MINNEAPOLIS — Pete Crow-Armstrong’s transcendent season cannot be taken for granted. The Chicago Cubs are looking for impact talent ahead of the July 31 trade deadline be...
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All-Star selection, game cover add more uplifting accomplishments to Angel Reese’s collectionJul 10, 2025 6:20 pm - Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is reveling in the team’s improvement, her All-Star selection and being put on the cover of the NBA 2K26 video game cover.
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Lee Elia, former Cubs manager remembered for profane rant, dies at 87Jul 10, 2025 5:45 pm - Lee Elia, who managed the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs for two seasons apiece but is perhaps best known for a profane postgame rant critical of Chicago fans, died on Wednesday. He was 87.
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Swift getting a second chance in second season with the BearsJul 10, 2025 5:00 pm - Bears general manager Ryan Poles chose D’Andre Swift to be the Bears’ running back as the team entered a new stage in its rebuild in 2024. Poles let running back David Montgomery walk and sign with the Detroit Lions the previous offseason and signed Swift to a three-year, $24.5 million contract.