Articles filed under Sports
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Brian Harman, after tragedy, is closer to another triumph at British OpenJul 18, 2025 4:14 pm - Before he gained the lead at this week’s British Open — shooting a 6-under-par 65 on Friday to reach 8 under at Royal Portrush Golf Club on the northern coast of Northern...
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Scottie Scheffler with a 64 sets a daunting target at the British OpenJul 18, 2025 4:02 pm - PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The rain pounded Royal Portrush right when Scottie Scheffler poured in a birdie putt on his first hole Friday in the British Open. No matter....
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GM Hoyer has goals for Cubs at trade deadline but needs sense of urgency to arriveJul 18, 2025 3:47 pm - Before the Cubs opened the second half of the season against Boston at Wrigley Field on Friday, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer gave an update on the Major League Baseball trade market.
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Caitlin Clark is still having an impact on WNBA All-Star Game even though she won't playJul 18, 2025 3:28 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark bounced a ball, joined a team huddle and gave one of her All-Star teammate's shots a playful thumbs down before gingerly lobbing her own half...
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Derrick Rose eager to shine light on NBA’s secret obsession: ChessJul 18, 2025 11:04 am - Derrick Rose was unaware of his chess-playing peers until his NBA career finished. On Sunday, he had lined them up across the stage, paired with world-renowned grandmasters. Rajon Rondo was once one of his fiercest rivals. Rose and Tony Snell shared a locker room for three seasons. Drew Gooden was one of Chicago’s veterans during Rose’s rookie year; yet they never spoke a word about the game they all secretly loved.
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With a new coach and new offensive line, there are no more excuses for Bears QB WilliamsJul 18, 2025 10:46 am - The wait is almost over. The Bears will return to the practice field on July 23 when they hold their first training camp practice under new head coach Ben Johnson. Over t...
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WNBA officiating is no longer an annoyance. It’s a threat to the gameJul 18, 2025 10:00 am - The WNBA should change its logo to a bruise. Forget that little silhouette of a woman rising for a shot; just use Caitlin Clark’s arm or a leg with a purple discoloration. It’s more fitting. Or Kelsey Plum’s. Or Napheesa Collier’s.
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Cleburne shuts out Kane County CougarsJul 17, 2025 9:27 pm - Austin Faith pitched a gem for the Cleburne Railroaders, keeping the Kane County Cougars to just three hits and tossing a shutout on just 94 pitches on the way to an 8-0 ...
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Dogs win final game of the season against Milwaukee, take season series 10-2Jul 17, 2025 9:22 pm - Keoni Cavaco and Davis Welch went head-to-head in a pitchers’ duel, which the Chicago Dogs ended up winning 4-1 over the Milwaukee Milkmen on Thursday thanks to great out...
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Less rallies to pass Hamm and win Illinois State Amateur golf championshipJul 17, 2025 8:12 pm - The Illinois State Amateur has been played for 94 years, but it’s doubtful it ever had a tournament wrap up quite like Thursday’s at Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora. Macomb’s Connor Hamm shot a 9-under-par 63 in the morning to start the 36-hole final day of the event, and that gave him a 7-stroke lead on the field. Hamm’s luck turned sour in the afternoon 18, however, starting with his approach to the first green.