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Cubs place relief pitcher Porter Hodge on IL after rough outing in MinnesotaJul 09, 2025 6:15 pm - Before Wednesday’s game against Minnesota, the Cubs placed reliever Porter Hodge on the injured list and called up Ethan Roberts.
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Chicago Dogs walk off with a win against the Milwaukee MilkmenJul 09, 2025 5:09 pm - Both teams sent their All-Star aces to the mound in today’s Camp Day matchup at Impact Field. Jeff Lindgren went for the Dogs and Juan Díaz for the Milkmen. Diaz went fi...
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Her school dropped her tennis program, but Haber happy with how it worked out in the endJul 09, 2025 4:45 pm - Rolling Meadows graduate Hanna Haber has weathered the loss of her college tennis program and looks positively toward a fresh start at Colorado State.
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Houser tosses 7 solid innings as White Sox end Blue Jays’ 10-game winning streakJul 09, 2025 4:19 pm - Adrian Houser tossed seven solid innings, and the White Sox stopped Toronto’s 10-game winning streak, beating the Blue Jays 2-1 on Wednesday. Houser (5-2) won his third s...
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What I’m hearing about the Blackhawks this offseason: Söderblom arbitration and moreJul 09, 2025 4:13 pm - The mostly quiet portion of the Blackhawks offseason is upon us. There might be a few surprises that trickle out in the coming months, but beyond a handful of contracts, including possibly Anton Frondell’s entry-level contract, there isn’t likely to be a lot of Blackhawks’ news.
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Novak Djokovic reaches a record 14th Wimbledon semifinal and faces No. 1 Jannik Sinner nextJul 09, 2025 3:53 pm - Novak Djokovic has reached the Wimbledon semifinals for a men's-record 14th time as he pursues his unprecedented 25th title from all Grand Slam tournaments. Djokovic beat Flavio Cobolli 6-7 (6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 on Wednesday to set up a showdown against No. 1 Jannik Sinner for a berth in the final. Sinner eliminated Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-4 and didn't play like someone dealing with an injured right elbow.
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Schaumburg Boomers collect fifth consecutive victoryJul 09, 2025 3:21 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers did not trail, using a pair of homers to double up the Lake Erie Crushers on Wednesday afternoon, notching a 4-2 victory in Ohio. Signed before the...
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Sarley: Advice for keeping your live bait alive during a hot Illinois summerJul 09, 2025 10:34 am - I’ve talked to you all before about the effectiveness of using live bait when you are fishing. Please realize that the key word in this subject is “live.” Keeping your ba...
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Bears’ season could turn on whether new defensive lineman Odeyingbo lives up to potentialJul 09, 2025 10:32 am - Are the Bears worse off without the player? Does the player have untapped potential or past greatness to live up to? Is his story going to be one fans follow closely this season?T he best player on the team isn’t always the most important, but he certainly can be.
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Ten years after Kyle Tucker’s predraft workout for the Cubs, a special season is at handJul 09, 2025 10:08 am - Ten years ago, while their Wrigley Field renovations were still ongoing, the Chicago Cubs hosted a workout for a small group of top prospects ahead of the MLB draft. Kyle Tucker and Ian Happ both attended the showcase on June 3, 2015, along with some construction workers who stayed on the project while the major-league club traveled on an extended road trip. At that time, the video boards were brand new and those players were relative unknowns.