Articles filed under Sports
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Big things on tap at next weekend’s Chicago Golf Show in RosemontFeb 21, 2025 2:55 pm - The Chicago Golf Show, the unofficial start to the Chicago golf season, kicks off its 40th anniversary season on Feb. 28 at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
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Bears release TE Gerald Everett and DE DeMarcus Walker to create more salary-cap spaceFeb 21, 2025 2:32 pm - The Chicago Bears released veteran tight end Gerald Everett and veteran defensive end DeMarcus Walker on Friday afternoon. The two moves will save the Bears a combined $1...
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Teenager Andreeva beats Rybakina to become youngest WTA 1,000 finalist in DubaiFeb 21, 2025 10:12 am - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player to reach the final of a WTA 1,000 event after beating sixth-seeded Elena Ryb...
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Bulls lose fifth straight game, this time in overtime to the KnicksFeb 20, 2025 9:40 pm - Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 18 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 22 points and 12 assists and the New York Knicks edged Bulls 113-111 in overtime. Miles McBride finished with 22 points, while Mikal Bridges had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the short-handed Knicks, who improved to 36-18 in their first game following the All-Star break.
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Girls basketball: Legacies push Libertyville to another regional titleFeb 20, 2025 9:32 pm - Center Madison Sears scored 23 points to lead Libertyville past Carmel 59-35 for the Class 4A Round Lake regional title.
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Northwestern humbles Ohio State at home 70-49Feb 20, 2025 8:34 pm - Nick Martinelli scored 18 points and Northwestern pulled away in the second half to beat Ohio State 70-49 on Thursday night. Ty Berry and K.J. Windham added 15 points each and Matthew Nicholson had 10 for Northwestern (14-13, 5-11 Big Ten), which snapped a three-game losing streak.
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ESPN and Major League Baseball agree to end their deal after 2025 season, AP source saysFeb 20, 2025 6:38 pm - ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end of the 2025 season. Both parties agreed to end their national television deal early, a person with knowledge of the decision said Thursday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not been made.
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‘I’m extremely blessed’: Naperville’s Lopez cherishing time with CubsFeb 20, 2025 5:37 pm - At a career crossroads, Naperville Central High School graduate Nicky Lopez is cherishing his time with the Cubs.
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Dodgers pitcher Miller, suburban native, hit in the head by a line drive, walks off fieldFeb 20, 2025 5:09 pm - GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive on Thursday during the team's spring training against the Cubs, but he was ...
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Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet makes first ABS challenge in spring training and winsFeb 20, 2025 3:51 pm - Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet believed the 95 mph fastball he threw to Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy was in the strike zone. Home plate umpire Tony Randazzo disagreed and called it a ball. Instead of arguing, Poteet simply patted the top of his cap, signifying he wanted to challenge the call. After a few seconds, the verdict was ready on the video board in right-center field.