Articles filed under Sports
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Lorenzo Musetti reaches his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon and will face Novak DjokovicJul 10, 2024 2:58 pm - LONDON — Lorenzo Musetti threw his head back and spread his arms wide to celebrate reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon, then covered his face with both h...
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Schaumburg Boomers squeak past Joliet Slammers despite leaving 12 runners on baseJul 10, 2024 2:43 pm - Despite stranding a season high 12 runners on base, nine in scoring position, the Schaumburg Boomers opened a three-game series in Joliet with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday ...
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Angel Reese secures 14th straight double-double in the closing seconds as the Sky beat the DreamJul 10, 2024 2:13 pm - Chennedy Carter scored 19 points, Angel Reese secured her 14th straight double-double in the closing seconds to extend a WNBA record and the Sky beat the Atlanta Dream 78...
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O’Donnell: Purple carousel spins on as Northwestern names interim ADJul 10, 2024 6:00 am - A year after Northwestern University fired football coach Pat Fitzgerald, the dust on the Evanston campus isn’t close to settling.
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Golfers with Illinois ties struggling to qualify for FedEx CupJul 10, 2024 6:00 am - Many golfers with Illinois ties are struggling to qualify for the FedEx Cup postseason events.
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Messi's 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America finalJul 09, 2024 9:35 pm - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi scored his 109th international goal and first of the tournament, leading defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 on Tuesday nigh...
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Michael Busch, Ian Happ, Jameson Taillon power Cubs past AL East-leading Orioles 9-2Jul 09, 2024 9:12 pm - BALTIMORE — Michael Busch and Ian Happ homered, and Jameson Taillon and three relievers combined for a five-hitter as the Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-2 on T...
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Daniil Medvedev beats Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon and faces defending champ Carlos Alcaraz nextJul 09, 2024 8:34 pm - LONDON — Jannik Sinner felt ill. He was dizzy. Hadn't slept well the night before. Wimbledon's top-seeded man, who recently attained the No. 1 ranking, definitely did not...
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Spain beats France 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 final. Yamal sets the mark as youngest-ever scorerJul 09, 2024 8:27 pm - MUNICH — After seeing off another one of the pre-tournament favorites to reach the Euro 2024 final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has warned England or the Netherlands th...
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Being creative in MLB Draft has paid off for White SoxJul 09, 2024 7:49 pm - While White Sox prepare for Sunday’s MLB Draft, scouting director Mike Shirley shared thoughts on local minor-leagues George Wolkow, Noah Schultz and Riley Gowens.