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Angel Reese ties another WNBA record with fourth-quarter flurry vs. Aces
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese continues to make WNBA history. On Thursday, the rookie recorded her ninth-straight double double, which tied Candace Parker’s record for most consecutive double doubles in a single season. Reese was a standout performer in the Sky’s 95-83 loss to the Aces, with nine of...
Illinois star Marcus Domask signs deal with Bulls after NBA Draft concludes
The Chicago Bulls have moved quickly after the NBA Draft to add players to their roster, inking former Illinois forward Marcus Domask to an Exhibit-10 contract. Prior to the 2023-24 campaign, Domask transferred to Illinois after four seasons at SIU. He averaged 15.9 points and five rebounds per game in 38 contests for the Illini.
Sports Illustrated predicts Bears make playoffs in 2024. Read their explanation why
On Thursday, Sports Illustrated published a list of teams they believe will make the playoffs this season, after missing the postseason last year, and the Bears made the cut. Unsurprisingly, reason No. 1 is new quarterback Caleb Williams. “His early dealings with the organization have been overwhelmingly positive, the Bears...
White Sox beat Chris Sale, Braves thanks to Luis Robert Jr. home run
CHICAGO (AP) -- Luis Robert Jr. homered in the first inning and five Chicago pitchers combined on a three-hitter as the White Sox beat Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Thursday. Sale (10-3) struck out a season-high 11 in seven innings against his original team. The 35-year-old lefty...
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard wins 2024 Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year
LAS VEGAS — Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard has been named the winner of the 2023-24 Calder Trophy, which is annually awarded to the NHL's most outstanding rookie. The news was announced at the NHL Awards in Vegas on Thursday. "It’s a cool honor, for sure," Bedard said. "There’s...
Ian Happ homers in 10th, Cubs snap 4-game skid with 5-3 win over Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Ian Happ homered in the 10th inning, Nico Hoerner had three hits and also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs snapped a four-game skid with a 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. Happ homered to center off Luke Jackson (4-2) with automatic runner...
Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in ‘Sunday Ticket' case for violating antitrust laws
A jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday after ruling that the league violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service. The jury awarded $4.7 billion in damages to the residential class and $96 million...
Arlington Heights mayor sheds light on Bears stadium talks after announcing he won't seek re-election
Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes announced this week he will not seek re-election amid questions over the future of the former Arlington Park racetrack, but it wasn't just his comments about his future that raised many eyebrows, it was his comments on the future of the Chicago Bears' new stadium.
Bears open to joining unorthodox trend following NFL's new kickoff rules
While kickers usually handle kickoff duty, that might change for NFL teams this upcoming season, including the Bears. “Anybody with a helmet that can kick off is always in play," Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower told Pro Football Talk. Why?. The NFL's new kickoff rules, which will first take...
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson ‘pretty confident' who No. 2 overall pick will be
LAS VEGAS — The Chicago Blackhawks hold the No. 2 overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, which begins on Friday at The Sphere in Vegas. The wait is almost over. Chicago's pick is expected to come down to offensive playmaking forward Ivan Demidov and two-way defenseman Artyom Levshunov. Neither would be a bad choice.
Jury rules NFL violated antitrust laws in ‘Sunday Ticket' case and awards $4.7 billion in damages
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A jury in U.S. District Court ruled Thursday the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service and has awarded nearly $4.7 billion in damages. The jury ordered the league to pay $4 billion in damages to the residential...
Watch Bulls' Matas Buzelis' one-on-one against expected 2025 No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg
Want a strong look at Bulls' Matas Buzelis' offensive and defensive skill set? Look no further than his one-on-one against Duke's Cooper Flagg, the expected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Here are some snippets from their matchup. Buzelis' strengths on the offensive end rely on his craftiness...
Dodgers batboy saves Shohei Ohtani with incredible dugout snag during White Sox game
Shohei Ohtani was nearly on the wrong end of a stray baseball during Wednesday's series finale at Guaranteed Rate Field against the White Sox. But the Dodgers' batboy saved Ohtani from being hit by the ball. It was quite an amazing snag to save Ohtani. And it was also quite...
Here's every pick the Blackhawks own in the 2024 NHL Draft
The NHL Draft kicks off Friday night at the Las Vegas Sphere, and the Chicago Blackhawks were blessed with the opportunity to pick second overall. The pick is expected to come down to skilled offensive forward Ivan Demidov and all-around defenseman Artyom Levshunov. But that's not the only decision Kyle Davidson has to make this weekend. He'll be back on the clock in the first round when the Blackhawks select the 18th overall pick.
Artūras Karnišovas defends Alex Caruso trade, contends return for both sides was ‘fair'
Whether or not the Bulls' acquisitions of Josh Giddey, 21, and Matas Buzelis, 19, signal a youth retooling for the Bulls roster is unknown. Artūras Karnišovas didn't divulge that far into the Bulls' big-picture plans on Wednesday night saying, "It’s hard to predict what we might look like in a week or two." But in a vacuum, Karnišovas is happy with the trade he and the Bulls made to acquire Giddey for the price of Alex Caruso.
NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb and his family ‘lucky to be alive' after house fire
NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb and his family escaped a fire at their Nashville, Tennessee home this week. Cobb and his wife, Aiyda, who share three young sons, shared the news in a joint social media post on Wednesday, with Aiyda saying "we are lucky to be alive." "First and...
Cubs place Javier Assad on 15-day injured list, officially sign Vinny Nittoli
The Cubs are placing starter Javier Assad on the 15-day injured list, the team announced on Thursday. Assad is going on the injured list with a right forearm extensor strain. It's a huge blow to the Cubs' starting rotation, as Assad has been a major asset on the bump for the North Side this season. And with Jordan Wicks and Ben Brown also on the injured list, the Cubs are running thin on starters.
Why Matas Buzelis challenged No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft
Before the 2024 NBA Draft, the newest Chicago Bull, Matas Buzelis, challenged future No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to a one-on-one. "Of course, I want to see him one-on-one," Buzelis told Donatas Urbonas of Basket News in March. "He just doesn't want to do that with me. His agent will not do that with me, and I know he won't. It's a business decision. ... My advantage is that I have everything over him."
NBA Draft grades: How does Bulls' Matas Buzelis rank?
Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich. It's always wild to immediately grade drafts for professional sports. Projecting potential is such a crapshoot. Some players take years to blossom. Some never do. Nevertheless, it happens all the time in this world of immediacy and hot takes. And much of the...
Cubs sign right-handed reliever Vinny Nittoli
The Cubs signed right-handed reliever Vinny Nittoli, the team announced Thursday. ESPN's Jeff Passan was the first to report the news. Nittoli, 33, was recently DFA'd (designated for assignment) by the Athletics. In seven games this season, he's pitched eight innings, holding a 2.25 ERA and 1.250 WHIP. Nittoli is...
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