Articles filed under Sports
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Derrick Rose eager to shine light on NBA’s secret obsession: ChessJul 18, 2025 11:04 am - Derrick Rose was unaware of his chess-playing peers until his NBA career finished. On Sunday, he had lined them up across the stage, paired with world-renowned grandmasters. Rajon Rondo was once one of his fiercest rivals. Rose and Tony Snell shared a locker room for three seasons. Drew Gooden was one of Chicago’s veterans during Rose’s rookie year; yet they never spoke a word about the game they all secretly loved.
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With a new coach and new offensive line, there are no more excuses for Bears QB WilliamsJul 18, 2025 10:46 am - The wait is almost over. The Bears will return to the practice field on July 23 when they hold their first training camp practice under new head coach Ben Johnson. Over t...
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WNBA officiating is no longer an annoyance. It’s a threat to the gameJul 18, 2025 10:00 am - The WNBA should change its logo to a bruise. Forget that little silhouette of a woman rising for a shot; just use Caitlin Clark’s arm or a leg with a purple discoloration. It’s more fitting. Or Kelsey Plum’s. Or Napheesa Collier’s.
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Cleburne shuts out Kane County CougarsJul 17, 2025 9:27 pm - Austin Faith pitched a gem for the Cleburne Railroaders, keeping the Kane County Cougars to just three hits and tossing a shutout on just 94 pitches on the way to an 8-0 ...
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Dogs win final game of the season against Milwaukee, take season series 10-2Jul 17, 2025 9:22 pm - Keoni Cavaco and Davis Welch went head-to-head in a pitchers’ duel, which the Chicago Dogs ended up winning 4-1 over the Milwaukee Milkmen on Thursday thanks to great out...
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Less rallies to pass Hamm and win Illinois State Amateur golf championshipJul 17, 2025 8:12 pm - The Illinois State Amateur has been played for 94 years, but it’s doubtful it ever had a tournament wrap up quite like Thursday’s at Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora. Macomb’s Connor Hamm shot a 9-under-par 63 in the morning to start the 36-hole final day of the event, and that gave him a 7-stroke lead on the field. Hamm’s luck turned sour in the afternoon 18, however, starting with his approach to the first green.
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Craig Counsell’s Cubs arrive as World Series contenders, but those pesky Brewers won’t go awayJul 17, 2025 5:59 pm - For all that has gone right so far — Pete Crow-Armstrong blossoming into a superstar, Kyle Tucker pushing to be the offseason’s No. 1 free agent, the Cubs getting unexpected contributions from so many pitchers — the Milwaukee Brewers are still breathing down their necks.
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Caitlin Clark to miss WNBA All-Star Game due to injuryJul 17, 2025 5:08 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark’s face is featured all around the city of Indianapolis this week — from the airport to the arena to the side of hotels — with the city hostin...
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SEC coaches and players defend their dominance amid Big Ten's recent successJul 17, 2025 4:58 pm - ATLANTA — There was not a Big Ten player, coach or fan was in sight this week as the College Football Hall of Fame hosted SEC Media Days. Still, the SEC’s No. 1 rival fou...
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British Open brings rain, sun, wind and Scottie Scheffler in range of the leadJul 17, 2025 2:52 pm - PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The British Open had a little bit of everything Thursday, from sunshine to rain, a breeze to strong gusts. And no surprise, it had Scottie Sc...