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Suiting up for Cubs a dream come true for suburban native LopezApr 23, 2025 6:21 pm - With the Cubs young third basemen struggling defensively, the team brought back veteran Nicky Lopez on Wednesday, while Gage Workman was designated for assignment. Lopez, a Naperville native, spent spring training with the Cubs.
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Where did ESPN’s NFL draft chime come from? The story behind the iconic soundApr 23, 2025 3:06 pm - There’s no soundproof formula for making a sports jingle that sticks. But composer Bob Christianson knows a few strategies.
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Sarley: Bears stories will take the place of fish stories this weekApr 23, 2025 10:45 am - I know I said I’d finish the story about the most memorable fish I ever caught, but with the NFL draft this week, I couldn’t resist sharing this story. I’ll come back to the fish story next week.
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Cubs traded two home games for Tokyo trip, but get revenge on DodgersApr 22, 2025 10:19 pm - Miguel Amaya hit a dramatic game-tying home run with two outs in the ninth inning, then Ian Happ’s RBI single leading off the 10th gave the Cubs an 11-10 victory over the Dodgers at Wrigley Field.
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Simone Biles undecided on competing at LA Olympics, says 2028 'seems so far away'Apr 22, 2025 8:53 pm - PARIS — Simone Biles is unsure whether she will compete at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. For now, the most decorated gymnast of all-time has other priorities and is l...
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Cubs hope Pomeranz is ready to help bullpenApr 22, 2025 8:19 pm - Cubs notes: Still seeking to stabilize the bullpen, the Cubs traded for veteran left-hander Drew Pomeranz on Tuesday and called up Gavin Hollowell from Iowa.
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O’Donnell: CHSN standoff with Comcast needs transparencyApr 22, 2025 7:15 pm - Jim O’Donnell: The standoff between CHSN and Comcast needs transparency.
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Illinois PGA again trying something newApr 21, 2025 11:26 pm - The Illinois PGA is trying something new this year with six one-day tournaments.
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Can Bears bank on better protection with No. 10 pick?Apr 21, 2025 7:41 pm - The logical patch for the Bears in Thursday’s first round of the NFL Draft is to continue rebuilding the offensive line.
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Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis with games in Italy and Argentina postponedApr 21, 2025 7:21 pm - ROME — Top-flight soccer matches in Italy and Argentina were postponed after the death of Pope Francis on Monday. The Buenos Aires club that the Argentine pontiff support...