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The Cubs have one of the best records in baseball. Are there areas to be concerned about? YesJun 11, 2025 7:59 pm - The Cubs finished their nine-game road trip with a 4-5 record after losing in Philadelphia on Wednesday. For a team with high expectations, this trek offered plenty of opportunities to pick apart flaws.
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David Greenwood, former UCLA star and Bulls forward, dies at 68 after cancer battleJun 11, 2025 7:04 pm - David Greenwood, who was one of coach John Wooden's last recruits at UCLA and went on to win an NBA championship with Detroit during a 12-year pro career, has died. The university spoke to family members who said he died Sunday in Riverside, California, after battling cancer.
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Brown’s first-inning trouble continue as Phillies cruise past Cubs 7-2Jun 11, 2025 7:00 pm - Kyle Schwarber homered, Alec Bohm hit a solo shot and had four RBIs, and Jesús Luzardo struck out 10 in six innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. Nick Castellanos also knocked his first triple of the year, and Max Kepler and Trea Turner both doubled. Luzardo didn't walk a batter, allowed only one run and recorded his fourth double-digit strikeout game in his 15th start. Max Lazar worked two innings of relief and Michael Mercado tossed a scoreless ninth for the Phillies.
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The Big Ten’s 10 biggest offseason moves, from Penn State returnees to key QB additionsJun 11, 2025 5:13 pm - Having 18 teams means the Big Ten’s offseasons are bigger, too. This was a quiet year for coaching changes, as Purdue (Barry Odom) is the only Big Ten program with a new ...
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US Open gets a peaceful day of practice ahead of tough test that awaits at OakmontJun 11, 2025 5:01 pm - The star of this U.S. Open is Oakmont. Rory McIlroy had a peaceful start to his final day of practice with the sun rising on the horizon. The chaos begins when the score starts to count in the opening round Thursday. Oakmont is reputed to be the toughest course in the land.
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Sarley: Reader benefits from fishing tip, explains why sportsmen are also environmentalistsJun 11, 2025 4:55 pm - I love getting mail from readers. Connecting with a reader enough to get them to open their keyboard and respond to me gives me a charge that is hard to explain. I love e...
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Sky’s Ariel Atkins says Angel Reese’s ‘crown is heavy,’ urges media to show more respectJun 11, 2025 11:43 am - The Sky’s Ariel Atkins tried to take some of the pressure off teammate Angel Reese’s shoulders, adding, “Her crown is heavy.”
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Retired NFL star Anderson recalls ‘a great period of my life’ in BataviaJun 11, 2025 11:20 am - Back in Illinois for a state hall of fame honor, retired NFL quarterback Ken Anderson reflects on growing up in Batavia.
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New Illinois laws aim to make streets safer for bikers, pedestriansJun 11, 2025 9:02 am - Several new Illinois bills improve biking and pedestrian safety, including requirements for e-bike battery safety standards and fatal crash studies to protect vulnerable road users.
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Cougars hold on to beat CleburneJun 10, 2025 10:51 pm - The Kane County Cougars beat Cleburne 10-8 on Tuesday.