Articles filed under Sports
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PCA pumps up Cubs teammate Suzuki for all-star reservesJul 03, 2025 9:13 pm - After being voted an NL starting outfielder in the All-Star Game, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong pushed Seiya Suzuki’s campaign to be named a reserve.
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Doug Ghim sets pace at John Deere Classic with a 62 and a 1-shot leadJul 03, 2025 7:34 pm - Doug Ghim has set the pace on a day of low scoring in the John Deere Classic. Ghim holed out from the fairway for eagle on his way to a 62. That gives him a one-shot lead over Max Homa and Austin Eckroat at the TPC Deere Run. The tournament is renowned for producing first-time winners on the PGA Tour.
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Antonacci, Reyes finding consistency, success in White Sox minor leaguesJul 03, 2025 3:51 pm - Across 20 games in June, White Sox minor-league player of the month Sam Antonacci hit .286 with an .882 OPS at High-A Winston-Salem. Coming off a finger injury, the 22-year-old collected 2 home runs, 6 RBI, 11 walks and 11 runs. For the season he’s hitting .298 with a .902 OPS.
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Cast a line and learn new skills at free fishing clinicsJul 03, 2025 3:23 pm - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hosting free Open Fishing Clinics at Lake Patterson in Aurora's Oakhurst Forest Preserve.
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There’s opportunity for speedy defensive lineman Austin Booker in new-look Bears defenseJul 03, 2025 12:08 pm - Austin Booker wasn’t expected to make an instant impact when Ryan Poles drafted him. Many experts viewed Booker as a developmental piece. His length and speed were enticing, but Booker would benefit from a full offseason with a chance to build himself into an NFL defensive pass rusher.
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The conversation on mental health returns to tennis after Alexander Zverev's post-loss lamentJul 03, 2025 11:36 am - One tennis player's public lament about feeling alone after a loss at Wimbledon has revived the conversation about mental health in the sport. Three-time Grand Slam runner-up Alexander Zverev discussed his state of mind after a first-round exit at the All England Club this week.
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Djokovic sets another record at Wimbledon and jokes about sipping margaritas on beach with rivalsJul 03, 2025 11:15 am - Novak Djokovic added another record to his name by reaching Wimbledon's third round for a 19th time with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 win over Dan Evans on Centre Court. It was Djokovic's 99th match win at Wimbledon overall, and his 19 third-round appearances put him one ahead of Roger Federer for most by any man in the Open Era.
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Money won’t be an issue for Cubs at trade deadline, but it will be a factor in Kyle Tucker negotiationsJul 03, 2025 10:55 am - With the Chicago Cubs leading their division and big crowds again flocking to Wrigleyville, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said he’s “very confident” that his front office can access money for significant additions at the July 31 trade deadline.
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Dodgers rally past White Sox in 9th inning; Kershaw reaches 3,000 strikeoutsJul 03, 2025 12:22 am - Clayton Kershaw has reached 3,000 strikeouts, becoming the 20th pitcher to reach the milestone. He struck out Vinny Capra in the sixth inning during the Dodgers' 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox. Freddie Freeman capped a three-run ninth inning with a single that scored Shohei Ohtani.
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Eight-run seventh inning keys Schaumburg Boomers victoryJul 02, 2025 9:46 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers fell behind 5-0 to the Florence Y’Alls early but came from behind to win a wild 16-10 affair on Wednesday night at Wintrust Field. Florence scored ...