Articles filed under Sports
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Shohei Ohtani to hit leadoff for NL in All-Star Game, with Tucker seventh and PCA ninthJul 14, 2025 3:31 pm - ATLANTA — Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff as the designated hitter for the National League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game at Truist Park, and the Los Angeles Dodgers sta...
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The SEC and Big Ten are currently at a standstill over the College Football Playoff formatJul 14, 2025 2:51 pm - ATLANTA — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey said Monday that despite frequent conversations with Big Ten counterpart Tony Petitti, the two leagues have yet...
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Elgin BMX racetrack to host state championship, boost local tourism, official saysJul 14, 2025 10:46 am - The Hill BMX racetrack in Elgin has been named the host track for the 2025 BMX State Championship, expected to draw thousands of visitors and provide an economic boost to the area.
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Thuney brings leadership to Bears offensive line that disappointed last seasonJul 14, 2025 10:27 am - The Bears needed an offensive line revamp after last season. The unit allowed quarterback Caleb Williams to be sacked a team-record 68 times last year and never truly found consistency because of injuries. Bears general manager Ryan Poles made addressing the unit a priority this offseason.
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White Sox first-rounder Billy Carlson is used to playing in the spotlightJul 14, 2025 10:00 am - Over the last two years, few high school baseball programs have garnered more attention than the Corona (Calif.) Panthers. California state champions in 2024, the Panther...
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Cubs stick with usual plan of college hitter with No. 17 pickJul 13, 2025 10:44 pm - The Cubs chose outfielder Ethan Conrad with the No. 17 pick of Sunday’s MLB Draft. His junior season at Wake Forest was cut short by a shoulder injury.
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Chicago Dogs stay in first place with sweep of LincolnJul 13, 2025 7:09 pm - The Chicago Dogs completed a sweep of the Lincoln Saltdogs 10-5 Sunday behind three home runs and a solid start by rookie Jack Nedrow. The win keeps the Dogs in first pla...
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Schaumburg Boomers ride nine-game winning streak into breakJul 13, 2025 7:06 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers will head into the All-Star break with a nine-game win streak after recording a third consecutive sweep by taking down the Brockton Rox 7-6 in the ...
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White Sox follow trend, select high school SS Carlson at No. 10Jul 13, 2025 6:54 pm - The White Sox took shortstop Billy Carlson from Corona (Calif.) High School with the No. 10 pick of Sunday’s MLB Draft.
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Free-agent-to-be Kyle Tucker is making the most of his year with the CubsJul 13, 2025 11:23 am - Kyle Tucker is a left-handed hitter who lets the game come to him, understanding how pitchers are trying to set him up and get him out. The little things matter to Tucker, a Gold Glove defender and a plus baserunner who competed in 15 playoff rounds with the Astros. Instead of presenting himself as a one-man corporation, Tucker wants to be one of the boys.