Articles filed under Sports
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Willie Mays Appreciation: The ‘Say Hey Kid’ inspired generations with talent and exuberanceJun 19, 2024 3:12 pm - Long after “The Catch” and his 660 home runs, and the daring sprints around the bases with his hat falling off, Willie Mays could still command a room like no other.
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After getting dismal production from the catching spot, the Cubs released veteran Yan Gomes on Wednesday.Jun 19, 2024 2:37 pm - The Cubs decided it was time to address their weakest position. So they designated veteran catcher Yan Gomes for assignment Wednesday and signed former Mets backup Tomas ...
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Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It's about far more than basketballJun 19, 2024 10:59 am - NEW YORK — Oh, you thought going to a WNBA basketball game might be an escape from the arguments and polarization that are so common in American life these days? Ha, good...
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Spieth will headline John Deere Classic field in JulyJun 19, 2024 10:43 am - The John Deere Classic is getting one of its most popular champions back when Illinois’ only annual PGA Tour stop returns to TPC Deere Run July 4-7.
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Longest winning streaks in Chicago pro sports historyJun 19, 2024 6:00 am - After noting the worst losing streaks in Chicago history, this week’s High Five looks at the longest winning streaks.
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Happy anniversary: Williams has Jordan, Sutcliffe to chaseJun 19, 2024 6:00 am - Caleb Williams has Bears fans hopeful on the 40th anniversary of Rick Sutcliffe and Michael Jordan coming to Chicago.
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Illinois women’s golf gets boost from CDGAJun 19, 2024 6:00 am - Women’s golf in Illinois received a boost when the Chicago District Golf Association began running the Illinois Women’s State Amateur.
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The 2023-24 Herald Cup: No. 3 IC Catholic Prep (tie)Jun 19, 2024 5:55 am - IC Catholic Prep finished tied for third in the small school division of the Herald Cup standings for the 2023-24 school year.
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The Chicago Dogs blasted four home runs while beating Sioux Falls 7-5 in 10 innings on Tuesday.Jun 18, 2024 11:34 pm - The Chicago Dogs blasted four home runs while beating Sioux Falls 7-5 in 10 innings on Tuesday. Brooks Gosswein excelled on the mound in the series opener, throwing five ...
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Jonathan Cannon gets his 1st major league win as the White Sox shut out the Astros 2-0Jun 18, 2024 10:47 pm - Jonathan Cannon pitched seven-hit ball into the ninth inning in his first major league win, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 2-0 on Tuesday night. Ca...