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Counsell: ‘We need better,’ after another short start by Brown and Cubs lossApr 26, 2025 8:00 pm - Cubs starter Ben Brown was good for three innings against Philadelphia, the team that traded him to the Cubs three years ago. But a 6-run fourth ended his day and Phils won 10-4 at Wrigley Field.
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Michael A. Taylor’s 3 doubles help White Sox rout Athletics 10-3Apr 26, 2025 7:14 pm - Michael A. Taylor hit three doubles and drove in three runs, Luis Robert Jr. homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the Athletics 10-3. Chicago, which had lost 10 of 12 coming in, scored four times in the first and twice more in the second off Jeffrey Springs.
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A versatile offensive lineman falls to Bears in the sixth roundApr 26, 2025 6:48 pm - When Luke Newman transferred to Michigan State last year after spending four seasons at Holy Cross, he wanted to prove that he can compete against the best.
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It took a while, but Bears add a running back in seventh round in Rutgers’ Kyle MonangaiApr 26, 2025 6:37 pm - The Bears used their final selection of this weekend’s NFL draft to address a position many thought they’d hit on first. They selected Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai at No. 233 in the seventh round.
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Shedeur Sanders will be part of the competition for Browns' QB spot despite drop in NFL draftApr 26, 2025 5:50 pm - The Cleveland Browns shocked many observers around the NFL when they didn't take Shedeur Sanders during the first two days of the draft. The Browns eventually ended the draft's biggest drama by taking Sanders with the 144th overall pick. Sanders was the second quarterback drafted by Cleveland this weekend and the 14th since the Browns returned to the league in 1999.
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Bears find speed for the secondary in the fifth round with cornerback Zah FrazierApr 26, 2025 4:18 pm - The Bears continued their mission of adding speedy defensive playmakers in the draft Saturday when they selected UTSA cornerback Zah Frazier with the No. 169 overall pick in the fifth round.
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Cubs trade Workman to White SoxApr 26, 2025 4:06 pm - The Cubs found a new home for rookie third baseman Gage Workman, sending him to the White Sox for cash on Saturday.
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Bears add speed to defense in fourth round with linebacker from MarylandApr 26, 2025 1:43 pm - Bears general manager Ryan Poles wasted little time addressing the need for speed on defense with his first selection Saturday. He drafted Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II at No. 133 overall in the fourth round.
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Youth sports participation on the rise, while pickleball continues setting the pace for adultsApr 26, 2025 1:02 pm - In 2024, for the third year in a row, pickleball saw the largest increase in participation. This is the third consecutive time that the NSGA’s Sports Participation in the U.S. report has tracked a growth in pickleball participation of at least 50% year-over-year.
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Cubs bullpen, despite hiccups, has path to becoming legitimate strengthApr 26, 2025 11:59 am - Relievers are notoriously fickle. Even those who have an established record and are generally trustworthy have their moments of struggle. But there’s a simple trait most ...