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Cubs outmatched by short-handed Phillies as opposing team-building philosophies face off

As Kyle Schwarber walked over to the roped-off fan area up the third-base line, the almost orderly line of young fans bunched into a mass of waving hands extending baseballs, cards, hats and pens toward the former Cub.

06

Angel Reese named to All-Star team, wins Rookie of the Month, gets 11th consecutive double-double

ATLANTA — Angel Reese first picked up a basketball when she was 4 years old.

Blackhawks' 2024-25 NHL schedule begins with first-ever trip to Utah

The Blackhawks will be the first NHL team to face the new Utah Hockey Club.

05

Cubs expecting 'a significant group coming back' from IL after All-Star break

Right-handed reliever Julian Merryweather took the Wrigley Field mound Tuesday before the Cubs’ series opener against the Phillies. A group of four hitters, plus pitching and hitting coaches, looked on from behind a net as he got ready to…

02

Marlins designate Tim Anderson for assignment

CLEVELAND – Tim Anderson, an All-Star shortstop and American League batting champion who rose from a White Sox first-round draft pick in 2013 to face of the franchise status during his best years, was designated for assignment Tuesday by…

Tuesday, Jul 2

06

DeMar DeRozan's days as a Bull are over as youth movement continues

Forward DeMar DeRozan spent the last three seasons playing the “King of the Fourth” role to perfection.

Monday, Jul 1

23

NASCAR Chicago Street Race 2024: Bag policy, transit, last-minute tickets and more

The two-day event, July 6-7, features the Loop 110 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, and the headlining Grant Park 165 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.

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Blackhawks sign six NHL free agents including Teuvo Teravainen, Tyler Bertuzzi, Laurent Brossoit

The Blackhawks opened NHL free agency Monday with a barrage of signings, backing up their intentions to take a step forward next season.

Blackhawks to sign Tyler Bertuzzi when NHL free agency opens: reports

The Blackhawks are set to open NHL free agency Monday with their first of potentially several big splashes.

07

White Sox' offense falters, spoils strong pitching performance in Sunday's extra-inning loss

Starter Garrett Crochet was glued to the back-and-forth game between the White Sox and the Rockies.

05

Courtney Williams and Alanna Smith are two that got away in Sky’s free-agency hunt

Free agency always includes the factor of risk versus reward.

02

How Andrew Vaughn trusting his work led to a red-hot June

First baseman Andrew Vaughn connected on a slider slightly out of the zone for his 10th homer of the season in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Rockies.

Cubs' Kyle Hendricks blasted by Brewers for seven-run inning in 7-1 blowout

MILWAUKEE — In the rubber match of a weekend series at American Family Field, the terrific Brewers issued a Sunday sermon to the bumbling Cubs in a 7-1 stomping.

Sunday, Jun 30

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Counsell: Cubs don't need more fiery displays — they just need to hit

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MILWAUKEE — A day after pitcher Justin Steele fired up Cubs fans — and maybe his team — by yelling, “Wake the [bleep] up!” in the dugout, the Cubs got back to their losing ways in a 7-1 clunker against the Brewers.

Blackhawks stingy with qualifying offers as NHL free agency approaches

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On the eve of NHL free agency, the Blackhawks did not issue qualifying offers to a large portion of their potential restricted free agents before the deadline Sunday.

08

Bulls keeping Patrick Williams with five-year, $90 million deal

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Late Saturday, less than 24 hours before NBA teams can start talking to free agents, the Bulls agreed to a five-year, $90 million deal with forward Patrick Williams.

05

Bulls on list of NBA Draft winners with free agency about to tip off

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Before a single pick was made Wednesday night and mock drafts were thrown by the wayside, there was a clear winner at the start of the first round of the NBA Draft.

Fiery Cubs beat Brewers 5-3. Some emotion can't hurt at this point, can it?

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MILWAUKEE — Cubs president Jed Hoyer described to reporters heading into a crucial series against the division-heavyweight Brewers how the lingering malaise and frustration of the season has just kept building upon itself.

04

11 injured when escalator malfunctions after Cubs-Brewers game at American Family Field

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The Brewers said 11 people were injured Saturday after the game against the Cubs when an escalator at American Family Field malfunctioned and increased downward speed.

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Luis Robert Jr.'s ‘ability to change a game’ on display as White Sox rout Rockies

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White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. changed the game Saturday with one swing in the sixth inning, crushing a first-pitch curveball near the bottom of the zone for a 470-foot, game-tying home run to left-center field.

01

Why White Sox keep playing Eloy Jimenez as he continues to recover

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White Sox designated hitter Eloy Jimenez has been noticeably laboring running the bases lately.

Saturday, Jun 29

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Analyzing the Blackhawks' five Saturday draft picks: Speed remains a common theme

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LAS VEGAS — The Blackhawks completed their 2024 class of NHL draft picks Saturday, making five new selections to join their three picks from Friday: defenseman Artyom Levshunov, center Sacha Boisvert and winger Marek Vanacker.

07

How White Sox' development plan is working for Jonathan Cannon

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Right-hander Jonathan Cannon had a dour attitude when he was told he was getting sent to the minors after three starts for the White Sox earlier this season.

Orlando Cepeda dead: the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman nicknamed ‘Baby Bull,’ dies at 86

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SAN FRANCISCO — Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed “Baby Bull” who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86.

04

Blackhawks add to draft haul by taking forwards Sacha Boisvert, Marek Vanacker with 18th, 27th picks

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LAS VEGAS — Even after taking defenseman Artyom Levshunov with the second pick and forward Sacha Boisvert with the 18th pick in the NHL draft Friday, Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson didn't turn off his phone.

MLB draft prospect Jac Caglianone 'very impressive' during Chicago visit

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Florida first baseman/pitcher Jac Caglianone, projected to be one of the top picks in next month’s MLB Draft, has all the physical aptitude an organization could want in a young prospect.

03

Blackhawks draft Artyom Levshunov with No. 2 pick, adding new cornerstone prospect

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LAS VEGAS — Artyom Levshunov approached the entire NHL draft process with a refreshing sense of levity, and that didn't change even when the Blackhawks officially selected him Friday with the No. 2 overall pick.

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2024 NHL Draft first-round results: Full list of top 32 selections

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The 2024 NHL Draft begins Friday in the Sphere, a visual indoor and outdoor spectacle in Las Vegas which is hosting its first sporting event.

Friday, Jun 28

07

Cubs hope they’re finally at start of a hot streak, but their problems don’t appear solved

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SAN FRANCISCO — At least the Cubs avoided being swept with their 5-3 victory over the Giants in 10 innings Thursday in the finale of a four-game series.