Articles filed under Sports
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Bears add speed to defense in fourth round with linebacker from MarylandApr 26, 2025 1:43 pm - Bears general manager Ryan Poles wasted little time addressing the need for speed on defense with his first selection Saturday. He drafted Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II at No. 133 overall in the fourth round.
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Youth sports participation on the rise, while pickleball continues setting the pace for adultsApr 26, 2025 1:02 pm - In 2024, for the third year in a row, pickleball saw the largest increase in participation. This is the third consecutive time that the NSGA’s Sports Participation in the U.S. report has tracked a growth in pickleball participation of at least 50% year-over-year.
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Cubs bullpen, despite hiccups, has path to becoming legitimate strengthApr 26, 2025 11:59 am - Relievers are notoriously fickle. Even those who have an established record and are generally trustworthy have their moments of struggle. But there’s a simple trait most ...
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Lincicome: Bears putting jokes aside, but not necessarily leaving them thereApr 26, 2025 11:57 am - Allow me to figure out what is a joke and what is not a joke, having more experience with such things than Bears GM Ryan Poles. But I do agree, no one is laughing. Sighing, head scratching, scoffing, yes, all of those. Laughter comes later.
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O’Donnell: With his life force and Lone Star ways, Steve McMichael wonApr 26, 2025 11:52 am - THE HONKY TONKS IN TEXAS could easily have been Steve McMichael’s natural second home. Where you tip your hat to the ladies and the Rose of San Antone. Instead, powered b...
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Ben Johnson’s influence defines Day 2 of the NFL Draft for the BearsApr 26, 2025 11:27 am - On Day 1 of the NFL draft on Thursday night, the Chicago Bears improved their 12 personnel (two tight ends) for coach Ben Johnson’s offense by taking Colston Loveland. Friday, the team’s 11 personnel (three receivers) became more formidable with Luther Burden III.
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Frigid day at Wrigley is a new beginning for two veteran Cubs pitchersApr 25, 2025 9:08 pm - The Cubs shut out the Phillies 4-0 on a cold, wet Friday at Wrigley Field. Starter Colin Rea stayed on a roll, while another veteran pitcher returned to the mound after a three-year absence.
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With third pick Bears add some size to the defensive lineApr 25, 2025 8:49 pm - The Bears picked Texas A&M defensive tackle Shemar Turner with their third pick of the second round in the NFL draft on Friday.
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Bears find another offensive lineman with second pick in the second roundApr 25, 2025 8:37 pm - The Bears selected offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo with their second pick in the second round of the NFL draft.
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Bears add another receiver for Williams to throw to in Mizzou’s BurdenApr 25, 2025 8:29 pm - The Bears selected Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III with their first pick in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday.