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Cubs are bringing Keegan Thompson back from Triple-A Iowa to bolster a taxed bullpen

What’s next for the White Sox front office? A report lists Chris Getz and Dayton Moore as names to watch.

Bears Q&A: What are Tyson Bagent’s chances of being the No. 2 QB — or even making the roster? How’s the running back depth chart?

With training camp nearly over, Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions about roster depth, injuries and more.
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5 things we heard from Bears offensive assistants, including the shuffle on the line and a backfield by committee

Countdown to football: Daily Southtown’s preseason Top 10 rankings

Countdown to football: Beacon-News/Courier-News preseason Top 10 rankings

Steve McMichael’s entry to the Hall of Fame is all but certain as the Bears great is selected by the seniors committee

Cubs are watching the standings in a tight NL wild-card race: 4 takeaways from their series in Detroit

Chicago Bears

5 things we heard from Chicago Bears offensive assistants, including the shuffle on the line and a backfield by committee

The Chicago Bears are shuffling to find "the best five" after a rash of injuries to the offensive line, assistant coach Chris Morgan said.

Chicago Bears Q&A: What are Tyson Bagent’s chances of being the No. 2 QB — or even making the roster? How’s the running back depth chart?

With training camp nearly over, Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions about roster depth, injuries and more.

From Halas to Covert: The 30 Chicago Bears inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Chicago Bears have more players, coaches and administrators enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame than any other NFL team — 30.

How the Chicago Bears will weigh experience vs. preseason performance in naming their backup QB

Chicago Bears coaches are being probed about the merit of P.J. Walker’s experience versus the unknown promise of Tyson Bagent at backup quarterback.
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Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs are bringing Keegan Thompson back from Triple-A Iowa to bolster a taxed bullpen

Chicago Cubs are watching the standings in a tight NL wild-card race: 4 takeaways from their series in Detroit

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Chicago White Sox

‘I wouldn’t have wanted to do it with anyone other than him’: Ken Williams and Rick Hahn on their time in the Chicago White Sox front office

What’s next for the Chicago White Sox front office? A report lists Chris Getz and Dayton Moore as names to watch.

Photos: White Sox 5, Mariners 4 (10 inn.)

Photos: Mariners 6, White Sox 3

College sports

ACC progressing toward westward expansion with Stanford, Cal and SMU as potential targets

Notre Dame has a new generation of international fans to convert with its 1st game in Ireland since 2012

Big Ten football: Illinois, fresh off a bowl trip and 8-win season, has ‘unfinished business’ with ‘influx of talent’

Ex-Arkansas, Houston college basketball player Reggie Chaney dies at 23

Chicago Blackhawks

Jonathan Toews says he’s stepping away from hockey this season — but the former Chicago Blackhawks great isn’t retiring

Former Chicago Blackhawks share memories of Rocky Wirtz during a public service: ‘We always felt his presence’

Photos: Memorial for Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz

Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz remembered by North Shore residents as attentive and kind neighbor

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Big Ten football: A team-by-team look at the conference for the 2023 season

‘Law Firm’ returns for Illinois on defense — and they’re ready to make their closing statement this season

Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., a projected first-round NFL pick, didn’t always dream of being a football star

Fallout at Northwestern: What to know about the hazing scandal and what’s next for the university

Chicago Bulls

Lonzo Ball promises ‘I’m coming back’ while shooting down Stephen A. Smith report — but isn’t expected to play for Chicago Bulls this season

8 dates to watch for on the Chicago Bulls’ 2023-24 schedule, including Victor Wembanyama’s United Center debut and a tough final stretch

What is the NBA In-Season Tournament? Here’s how the new format will affect the Chicago Bulls season.

Team USA dethrones top-ranked Spain with 98-88 FIBA Showcase win

Chicago Sky

Chicago Sky lose fifth straight in 79-73 defeat to the Connecticut Sun

Chicago Sky lose their 4th straight, falling to Cheyenne Parker and the Atlanta Dream 78-67

Chicago Sky lose their 3rd game in a row, falling 83-76 to the Washington Mystics

New York Liberty top Chicago Sky 89-73 and win fifth straight to match franchise record with 23rd victory

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Cole Porten delivers hits on a field bearing his last name. He knows significance of that name in Wauconda.

Wauconda’s Cole Porten plays on Ray Porten Athletic Field, named after a grandfather. His dad did too. Other family members are alums.

South Elgin transfer Jacob Sullivan starts over at Marmion. And he’s ready to throw more. ‘Very pro style.’

Senior quarterback Jacob Sullivan is already learning his lessons well for Marmion, preparing to direct a new offense on his new team.

Countdown to football: Beacon-News/Courier-News preseason Top 10 rankings

Counting down the Top 10 teams from the Aurora and Elgin area as the Illinois high school football season nears.

Student body leaders Jack McGeehan and Corey Taubr look to pace St. Laurence’s revival. ‘We’ve got some dogs.’

Before caps and gowns are worn and goodbyes are said, the three-year starters have unfinished business to take care of on football field.

Zach Bloom continues ‘Hobart tradition’ that includes his father and uncle. What stories will he get to tell?

Hobart senior Zach Bloom is the son of one former star, Doug Bloom, and the nephew of another, Jeff Bloom. He’s ready to make his mark.

Metea Valley’s Addison Torain digs her new role as libero, and the former outside hitter is a big hit in debut

Metea Valley’s Addison Torain knew switching to libero would take more guts and result in less personal glory. She did it anyway.

Jeff Vorva’s top 10 football teams and 25 players to watch in the Southland for the 2023 season

Defending Class 7A state champion Mount Carmel tops the list, followed by Lincoln-Way East, St. Rita, Marist, Providence and Brother Rice.

Ahmed Dhalai, Richards’ all-time leading scorer, gets 4 goals in debut for Reavis. ‘It was very exciting.’

Ahmed Dhalai, a star forward at Richards, transfers to Reavis in a high-profile move that shakes up the south suburban soccer community.

Steve Reaven’s top 10 football teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2023 season

Jarren Black and Carmel are back for more and start at No. 4 in Steve Reaven’s Lake County football preview.

Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch the rest of the season for the Los Angeles Angels because of a torn elbow ligament

The Los Angeles Angels don’t yet know whether two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will need surgery to repair his ulnar collateral ligament for the second time.

FIFA opens case against Spanish soccer president for conduct at World Cup, including kissing player during trophy ceremony

FIFA has opened a disciplinary case against Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales for his behavior at the Women’s World Cup final.

Messi converts PK, assists on 2 goals, leading Miami past MLS-best Cincinnati in US Open Cup semi

Lionel Messi had two assists and converted a penalty kick as Inter Miami rallied from a two-goal deficit and beat MLS-leading Cincinnati 5-4 in penalties in a U.S. Open Cup semifinal.

Local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

Scores and highlights of high school and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

Oak Lawn’s Hailey Wierzgac gains inspiration from aunt Michele, ‘a real volleyball star,’ in win over Stagg

Rest assured, Hailey Wierzgac's aunt will hear all about the Spartans’ 16-25, 25-17, 25-19 nonconference win over host Stagg in Palos Hills.

ACC progressing toward westward expansion with Stanford, Cal and SMU as potential targets

The Atlantic Coast Conference is making progress toward an expansion that could grab Stanford and California from the sinking Pac-12.
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