Articles filed under Sports
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Chicago baseball report: James Triantos a hit in Cubs debut — and Jordan Hicks a triple-digit threat for SoxJul 31, 2026 10:56 am - The Cubs might lament leaving a couple of wins on the road as they return to Wrigley Field with a homestand against two title contenders. The Cubs on Thursday wrapped up ...
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Signing with Chicago White Sox fulfills a ‘dream’ for Naperville’s Colin Barczi, a lifelong fanJul 31, 2026 10:27 am - Colin Barczi knows why he wasn’t selected in the MLB draft in mid-July. A former Naperville Central catcher who completed his junior season at Vanderbilt in May, the 6-fo...
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Kane County Cougars slip past Chicago Dogs to capture series winJul 30, 2026 10:06 pm - The Kane County Cougars (33-31) captured their third win in four games over the Chicago Dogs (21-43) Thursday night, using a late offensive surge and dominant bullpen per...
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Big Ten seeking clarity on playoff expansion before addressing its nonconference scheduling policyJul 30, 2026 7:44 pm - The Big Ten appears to be in no hurry to change its status as the only major conference that doesn’t require its schools to schedule at least one nonconference game again...
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DiJonai Carrington prepares for long-awaited Chicago Sky debut: ‘When I feel good, I’m not ducking no smoke’Jul 30, 2026 6:04 pm - Most of the 2026 WNBA season has been a waiting game for DiJonai Carrington. But after more than three months on the sidelines, the guard is finally ready to make her deb...
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Passing the wand: Burke becomes the ace; Sox win another walk-offJul 30, 2026 6:00 pm - Sean Burke tossed 6 scoreless innings and Tristan Peters ended the game with a bases-loaded walk as the White Sox beat the Yankees 2-1 in 11 innings on Thursday.
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Chicago Bears training camp report: Caleb Williams and offense off to smooth start a year after growing painsJul 30, 2026 5:42 pm - Caleb Williams launched the football high into the air from well past midfield. Veteran receiver Kalif Raymond found himself wide open in the end zone, and Williams’ 54-y...
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Bregman lifts Cubs to 4-2 victory over Cardinals in 10 inningsJul 30, 2026 4:45 pm - ST. LOUIS — Alex Bregman drove in the go-ahead run with a 10th-inning double and the Chicago Cubs went on to a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Bregman w...
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How the Blackhawks’ Artyom Levshunov is embracing Chicago and committing to his next stepJul 30, 2026 11:01 am - Artyom Levshunov can’t believe the size of the strawberry shortcake in front of him. The 20-year-old Chicago Blackhawks defenseman isn’t too far removed from burning calo...
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Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64, family announcesJul 30, 2026 10:38 am - LOS ANGELES — Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and college football hall of famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died. He was 64. Smith's family said in a statement Wednesda...