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Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on thorny issues involved in college sports billJul 29, 2026 9:37 pm - WASHINGTON — Senate negotiators worked Wednesday to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences over revisions to a bill designed ...
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Shohei Ohtani expected to pitch again this season, but Dodgers in no rushJul 29, 2026 9:27 pm - LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to pitch again this season, but they're not rushing the two-way superstar back to the mound because of concern ...
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NASCAR seeking larger grant from state to bring Chicago Street Race back in 2027Jul 29, 2026 7:07 pm - While NASCAR is hoping to get the Chicago Street Race back to Grant Park next summer, it may have hit a speed bump in negotiations for a state grant to help defray costs...
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Schaumburg Boomers suffer morning walk-off defeatJul 29, 2026 5:20 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers were unable to hold an early five-run lead, suffering an 8-7 walk off loss to the Mississippi Mud Monsters on Wednesday. The Boomers struck for a p...
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St. Francis graduate Milivojevic earned Fitzgerald’s trust quickly at Michigan StateJul 29, 2026 5:18 pm - Naperville native Alessio Milivojevic earned the respect of new Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald before the two were even on the same team. The St. Francis grad heads into fall camp as MSU’s starting QB.
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Cougars build early lead, hold off late Dogs rallyJul 29, 2026 5:04 pm - The Kane County Cougars (32-31) jumped out to an early nine-run advantage and held off a late push from the Chicago Dogs (21-42) to earn a 12-8 victory Wednesday morning ...
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In a ‘good spot,’ Illinois QB Katin Houser will lean on experience and leadership in replacing Luke AltmyerJul 29, 2026 2:08 pm - Illinois coach Bret Bielema has been intentional about positioning Katin Houser as the face and leader of Illini football, even though the transfer quarterback from East Carolina has only been in Champaign for seven months.
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Aurora to host Beep Baseball World Series on Aug. 3-8Jul 29, 2026 1:12 pm - The National Beep Baseball Association World Series is coming to Aurora on Monday-Saturday, Aug. 3-8. The 50th annual event will be held at Stuart Sports Complex.
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Chicago White Sox star Munetaka Murakami ‘devastated’ by news of earthquake in his Japanese hometownJul 29, 2026 12:25 pm - Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami said after Tuesday’s game with the New York Yankees his family was fine after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake devastated his Japane...
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Former Northern Illinois coach Joe Novak, who ‘changed the trajectory of Huskie football,’ dies at 81Jul 29, 2026 11:40 am - Former Northern Illinois football coach Joe Novak, who led the Huskies to seven winning seasons in 12 years — launching a run of success that saw the program make 15 bowl...