Articles filed under Sports
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Cubs right-hander Matthew Boyd blanks Orioles over 6 innings in 5-2 victoryJul 07, 2026 9:27 pm - BALTIMORE — Matthew Boyd pitched six shutout innings, Alex Bregman drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 Tuesday night. Miguel Amaya score...
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Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to the World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over ColombiaJul 07, 2026 6:53 pm - VANCOUVER, British Colombia — Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a sco...
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Djokovic outlasts Auger-Aliassime after more than 5 hours to reach Wimbledon semifinals at age 39Jul 07, 2026 5:28 pm - LONDON — Novak Djokovic was pushed to five sets by Felix Auger-Aliassime before the seven-time Wimbledon champion prevailed 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) after mor...
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Jalen Brunson has left wrist surgery, Knicks star expected back on court this summer, AP source saysJul 07, 2026 5:22 pm - NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson has undergone left wrist surgery and is expected to be back on the court when the New York Knicks begin defense of their NBA title, a person with...
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Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinalsJul 07, 2026 2:55 pm - ATLANTA — It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten. Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to...
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Community initiative provides free swim lessons for kids in Hoffman EstatesJul 07, 2026 1:34 pm - The Friends of HEParks Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Swim for All, a new community-funded initiative designed to ensure every child has access to essential, life-saving water safety skills.
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Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to reach Wimbledon semifinals as Jannik Sinner advances in the heatJul 07, 2026 11:33 am - LONDON — There’s no panic in Coco Gauff. Down a set after untimely double-faults, Gauff rallied past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the Wimbledon semifi...
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USMNT’s 2026 World Cup carried so much promise. It ended like it always doesJul 07, 2026 11:28 am - SEATTLE — Not for the first time, it ended with disappointment and an important reality check. Monday night’s 4-1 loss to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 sent the U....
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Sullivan: Has PCA’s popularity slipped? Who will the White Sox draft? 8 baseball thoughtsJul 07, 2026 11:03 am - The Cubs and White Sox enter the final week before the All-Star break in strong position for a playoff run, though both are in dire need of pitching like almost every tea...
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Ziehm: One of oldest tournaments in Chicago area ready for triumphant returnJul 07, 2026 10:36 am - This week’s 126th Women’s Western Amateur is not just one of the oldest tournaments in the Chicago area. It is by far the most prestigious women’s event on the 2026 calen...