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Ghosted: As trade deadline approaches, Cubs offense vanishesJul 31, 2026 5:55 pm - The Cubs couldn’t connect against Yankees starter Will Warren and lost 2-0 at Wrigley Field on Friday. Meanwhile, the MLB trade deadline looms Monday.
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Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA’s World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposesJul 31, 2026 4:51 pm - Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity grew Friday as his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.
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‘All about having fun’: Buddy Baseball is a grand slam for kids and adults with disabilitiesJul 31, 2026 3:18 pm - Buddy Baseball programs throughout the suburbs are helping people with disabilities enjoy America’s pastime with the help of dedicated volunteers.
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Cubs call up Maine East grad Kelly for MLB debut; Hollowell to injured listJul 31, 2026 2:55 pm - After nearly eight years in the minor leagues with five organizations, left-handed pitcher Antoine Kelly, a Maine East grad and Des Plaines native, finally got the call to join the Cubs.
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Chicago baseball report: James Triantos a hit in Cubs debut — and Jordan Hicks a triple-digit threat for SoxJul 31, 2026 10:56 am - The Cubs might lament leaving a couple of wins on the road as they return to Wrigley Field with a homestand against two title contenders. The Cubs on Thursday wrapped up ...
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Signing with Chicago White Sox fulfills a ‘dream’ for Naperville’s Colin Barczi, a lifelong fanJul 31, 2026 10:27 am - Colin Barczi knows why he wasn’t selected in the MLB draft in mid-July. A former Naperville Central catcher who completed his junior season at Vanderbilt in May, the 6-fo...
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Kane County Cougars slip past Chicago Dogs to capture series winJul 30, 2026 10:06 pm - The Kane County Cougars (33-31) captured their third win in four games over the Chicago Dogs (21-43) Thursday night, using a late offensive surge and dominant bullpen per...
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Big Ten seeking clarity on playoff expansion before addressing its nonconference scheduling policyJul 30, 2026 7:44 pm - The Big Ten appears to be in no hurry to change its status as the only major conference that doesn’t require its schools to schedule at least one nonconference game again...
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DiJonai Carrington prepares for long-awaited Chicago Sky debut: ‘When I feel good, I’m not ducking no smoke’Jul 30, 2026 6:04 pm - Most of the 2026 WNBA season has been a waiting game for DiJonai Carrington. But after more than three months on the sidelines, the guard is finally ready to make her deb...
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Passing the wand: Burke becomes the ace; Sox win another walk-offJul 30, 2026 6:00 pm - Sean Burke tossed 6 scoreless innings and Tristan Peters ended the game with a bases-loaded walk as the White Sox beat the Yankees 2-1 in 11 innings on Thursday.