Articles filed under Sports
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Kane County Cougars open series by clobbering SaltdogsMay 29, 2026 9:43 pm - The Kane County Cougars (9-4) opened their series against the Lincoln Saltdogs (4-10) with a convincing 12-3 victory on Friday night at Northwestern Medicine Field in Gen...
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The Hope Index: Rating the chances Chicago’s pro teams can contend for a titleMay 29, 2026 9:09 pm - Some years it seems like a Chicago will never again win a major-league pro championship. This isn’t one of those years. We rate the local heroes’ chances and let you know where we see hope for athletic glory.
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Happ homers again, but Cardinals survive with 6-5 win over the CubsMay 29, 2026 9:08 pm - Nelson Velázquez hit a three-run homer and Iván Herrera and Thomas Saggese added solo shots, powering the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs in the first meeting of the season between the teams Friday night.
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Cardoso gets double-double, but Sky routed by MinnesotaMay 29, 2026 8:59 pm - Nia Coffey scored 20 points and made six 3-pointers, rookie Olivia Miles had 17 points, six rebounds and six assists, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 79-58 on Friday night at Wintrust Arena.
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College football Hall of Famer and suburban legend George Bork dies at 84May 29, 2026 4:50 pm - George Bork, one of the pioneers of the modern football passing game and a suburban native, died Wednesday at age 84.
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Djokovic’s 25th Slam bid ends in a grueling French Open loss to Brazilian teenagerMay 29, 2026 2:59 pm - Novak Djokovic’s latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam was ended by Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in the third round of the French Open on Friday.
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Dansby Swanson’s fix for May slump is to ‘create a better way for me to actually see the ball’May 29, 2026 10:39 am - PITTSBURGH — As Dansby Swanson tried to explain what he was working on, he understood it almost sounded ridiculous. After working to lean into his athleticism in the offs...
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Who remains in contention after Jannik Sinner's surprise French Open exit?May 29, 2026 10:25 am - With two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz absent, many expected Jannik Sinner to capture his first French Open crown this year. Instead, the top-ranked Italian exited in the second round, leaving the men’s draw wide open. Here is a look at some of the favorites still in contention for the title:
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Chicago Wolves steal Game 1 on the road in Western Conference FinalsMay 28, 2026 10:51 pm - The Chicago Wolves rallied to defeat the Colorado Eagles 3-2 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs on Thursday night in Loveland, Col...
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Wembanyama, Spurs send the West finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91May 28, 2026 10:19 pm - Victor Wembanyama had 28 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks and the San Antonio Spurs sent the Western Conference finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91 on Thursday night.