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3 weeks ago

Blackhawks agree to 2-year contract with defenseman Kevin Korchinski

Chicago announced the deal with the restricted free agent on Saturday.

3 weeks ago

Atlanta Falcons add DT Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears

The Falcons are sending cornerback Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick to the Bears for Dexter, who had a career-high six sacks in 17 games last season.

3 weeks ago

Trump says he’ll be at the Presidents Cup at Medinah as the honorary chairman

The Presidents Cup began in 1994 to include international players from non-European countries who were not eligible for the more famed Ryder Cup.

3 weeks ago

Titans coach calls hit by Bears safety Xavier Woods on Wan’Dale Robinson in joint practice ‘cheap’

The coach also said Robinson was being evaluated for a concussion after the hit.

3 weeks ago

Matt Shaw returns to the Cubs after a two-month stint on the injured list

Chicago, IL (AP) – The Chicago Cubs received a boost Friday morning ahead of a crucial homestand against divisional rivals…

3 weeks ago

Big Ten will release 4 player availability reports per week for games matching conference teams

Schools will submit availability reports beginning three days before a contest and concluding with a gameday report. For a Saturday game, reports would be due by 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and two hours before the scheduled kickoff on Saturday.

3 weeks ago

Natasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games

“I won’t be talking about anything that happened with an irrelevant person,” Cloud said.

3 weeks ago

Pete Crow-Armstrong continues NL MVP push with 3 more homers for Chicago Cubs

It was Crow-Armstrong's fifth multihomer game of the season and No. 11 for his career.

3 weeks ago

Roger Federer heads to the Tennis Hall of Fame and says he ‘had the best time’ during his career

Roger Federer will have a chance to reflect back on his career Saturday when he is enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. The 45-year-old from Switzerland, who will be honored along with broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo, said it would be his first trip to Newport.

4 weeks ago

Cubs right-hander Ben Brown suffers setback during rehab for neck injury

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said plans to start Brown on a minor league rehab assignment are on hold after the 26-year-old experienced discomfort during a throwing session on Tuesday.

4 weeks ago

Big Ten leaders unanimously approve 5-year contract extension for commissioner Tony Petitti

Petitti is a former deputy commissioner and chief operating officer of Major League Baseball and president and chief executive officer of MLB Network.

4 weeks ago

Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets with a bruised right scapula after throwing one pitch Wednesday night.

4 weeks ago

Giants receiver Calvin Austin is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says

27-year-old Calvin Austin has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the season, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not revealed the extent of the injury.

4 weeks ago

NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family

NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family for having "great timing" in purchasing the team that is coming off its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history.

4 weeks ago

Sky owner says Enes Kanter Freedom is banned from home games, calling him ‘a potential threat’

Alter told reporters Freedom is not allowed inside of Wintrust Arena for Sky games “unless sometime in the future he’s able to prove to us to our satisfaction that he is able to abide by our rules without being a potential threat.”

4 weeks ago

Chicago Cubs score 30 unanswered runs over 3 straight games, setting franchise record

The Cubs started the streak on Sunday, falling behind 2-0 in the early innings against the Seattle Mariners before rallying for a 19-2 win.

4 weeks ago

Family celebrates its connection to the Chicago Cubs and its viewpoint for the team’s history

Born in Chicago in 1924, Jerry Goldstick started going to Cubs games when he was a kid.

4 weeks ago

Olympic champion Alysa Liu takes season off after Milan gold, promises her return to the ice

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu is taking the season off following her triumph in Milan. This time, she is certain she will be back.

4 weeks ago

Women’s baseball league board member goes public with concerns about company’s finances

The WPBL said Monday that it had provided complete information while participating fully in Kim's request for books and records.

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