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Blackhawks lose second straight to Red Wings, trail 2-1 in series
The Red Wings scored two goals on defensive breakdowns in a 31-second span midway through the second period and held on for a 3-1 victory in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, putting the Hawks in a 2-1 series hole and leaving the seemingly invincible Hawks looking vulnerable and rattled.
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White Sox bats starting to get healthy
Slowly but surely, the White Sox are becoming whole again. Or at least as whole as they can be. They endured a month without second baseman Gordon Beckham and two months without John Danks. They also have been without the production of their two top …Read More
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Kevin Gregg solidifies closer role, likes makeup of Cubs
The Cubs are starting games off with a surprisingly strong rotation that figures to get even better with right-hander Matt Garza’s return Tuesday. And they are finishing games off better since the unexpected return of Kevin Gregg. After shuffling the closer role among Carlos Marmol, …Read More
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MORRISSEY: Jordan is better than Kobe, but LeBron is another matter
To most of us in Chicago, there’s no hesitancy when it comes to choosing between Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Bryant is a great player and does a nice impression of MJ, but equals? No. We’re talking Dr. Evil and Mini- Me here. Anything Bryant has …Read More
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Cubs
Kevin Gregg solidifies closer role, likes makeup of Cubs
The Cubs are starting games off with a surprisingly strong rotation that figures to get even better with right-hander Matt Garza’s return Tuesday. And they …Read More
White Sox
White Sox bats starting to get healthy
Slowly but surely, the White Sox are becoming whole again. Or at least as whole as they can be. They endured a month without second …Read More
Bears
Bears, top pick Kyle Long agree to four-year deal
The Bears agreed to terms Friday with first-round pick Kyle Long, the 20th overall selection, on a four-year contract with an option. Long was the …Read More
Bulls
Bulls roster: Who’s in, who’s out at guard next season
Goodbye, Nate Robinson. Arrivederci, Marco Belinelli. Good luck, Rip Hamilton. Hardly knew you, Daequan Cook. ‘‘We’ll see what the market calls for,’’ Bulls coach Tom …Read More
Blackhawks
Blackhawks lose second straight to Red Wings, trail 2-1 in series
The Red Wings scored two goals on defensive breakdowns in a 31-second span midway through the second period and held on for a 3-1 victory Read More
Colleges
Hard-hitting Benedictine gains at-large bid to D-III regionals
In a 32-10 regular season, Benedictine tied a school record for victories and won No. 900 for 41st-year coach John Ostrowski. What the Eagles couldn’t …Read More
High Schools
IHSA governs preseason football practice
Other Teams
Early goal dooms punchless Fire to defeat
CHESTER, Pa. — Jack McInerney scored his Major League Soccer-leading eighth goal of the season in the third minute, and the Philadelphia Union made it …Read More
