Articles filed under Sports
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In the wake of Rocky Wirtz's death, what's next for the Blackhawks?Jul 26, 2023 1:00 am - Rocky Wirtz's sudden passing Tuesday means there will soon be a new principal owner of the Chicago Blackhawks. The smart money is on Rocky's son Danny, who officially t...
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Bears release German lineman Metz, sign Aviante CollinsJul 26, 2023 1:00 am - The Bears released German offensive lineman Lorenz Metz on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, they signed offensive tackle Aviante Collins. Metz, who measures in at 6-f...
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'It's obviously life-changing stuff': Bears sign Kmet to 4-year, $50 million contract extensionJul 26, 2023 1:00 am - For three days, Cole Kmet's phone kept ringing. His agent was deep in conversations with general manager Ryan Poles and the Bears on a contract extension. It was, Kmet h...
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NSYMCA gymnasts wrap up season at state tourneyJul 26, 2023 1:00 am - The North Suburban YMCA's gymnastics team closed out its 2023 season at the Illinois XCEL State Championship meet in Rockford. Sixteen gymnasts on the team qualified to ...
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'It's up to me to change the results': Cubs' pitcher Smyly believes better times are aheadJul 26, 2023 1:00 am - Strike up a conversation with Cubs starter Drew Smyly and there's one thing you notice right away: He's so laid-back and chill. His voice is always level, smooth and eas...
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Jim O'Donnell: The final hockey legacy of Rocky Wirtz is framed by three glorious Stanley CupsJul 26, 2023 1:00 am - WHEN THE SAD AND STUNNING NEWS about Rocky Wirtz broke Tuesday, the best sports lede would have been the most straightforward: "Rocky Wirtz, a man born into wealth and c...
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Sky falls as Plum, Wilson and Gray each score 20-plus points for VegasJul 25, 2023 1:00 am - Kelsey Plum had 27 points, A'ja Wilson added 24 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Chicago Sky 107-95 on Tuesday night at Wintrust Arena for their sixth straight vic...
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Bears clear WRs Claypool, Mooney for practiceJul 25, 2023 1:00 am - Bears receiver Chase Claypool's stay on the physically unable to perform list this week was brief, and the team says Claypool has been cleared to return to practice. Vet...
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Bears sign free agent LB Buddy Johnson, WR Isaiah FordJul 25, 2023 1:00 am - The Bears signed two new players Tuesday on the eve of training camp at Halas Hall, adding linebacker Buddy Johnson and receiver Isaiah Ford. In a corresponding move, th...
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Bronny James in stable condition after suffering cardiac arrest at USC practice, spokesman saysJul 25, 2023 1:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at Southern California ...