Garza takes tough 3-1 loss

When Matt Garza takes the mound, the Cubs run production goes down dramatically.

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  Cubs game action

Morel provides offensive support in 4-3 victory

BALTIMORE — The latest questions facing the White Sox have been why it took so long for the offense to provide early support for the pitching staff, and why it took more than four months to...

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  White Sox game action

Sale equally dominant against right-handers as well as left-handers

BALTIMORE - At this point, it doesn't matter whether left-hander Chris Sale is facing left-handed or right-handed hitters in key late-inning situations.

Loss to Sun dims Sky's playoff hopes

The Sky may still make the playoffs for the first time in their history, but Tuesday's 69-58 loss to the Connecticut Sun was a blow to their hopes.

Cubs manager sticking with vets in rotation

Though he struggled in his last two starts, veteran Rodrigo Lopez will take the mound Wednesday night against the Nationals.

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  Santo statue to be unveiled outside Wrigley

Cutler won't get apology from Jones-Drew

ProFootballTalk reports: Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew ripped Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during the NFC Championship Game in January, and he has no plans to soften his...

Bears coach Smith likes way Moore plays

BOURBONNAIS — Lovie Smith always seems giddy when discussing D.J. Moore, and Moore's five interceptions in training camp have made Smith that much more animated.

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  Bears training camp in Bourbonnais

O'Brien has favorite in both Million and Secretariat

Aidan O'Brien has come a long way since he became the private trainer in 1996 for Ballydole Stable in County Tipperary.

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  Arlington Million analysis

Sox's Santos credits throwing strikes for road success

BALTIMORE — The White Sox have been more successful on the road than at home this season, but no one has been more dominant away from U.S. Cellular Field than closer Sergio Santos.

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Santo statue to be unveiled outside Wrigley

When the Cubs honored Ron Santo before a spring training game in March, the players were given special hats with the number 10 on them to commemorate the day.

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  Garza takes tough 3-1 loss

Bears' Clark looking for bigger role at tight end

BOURBONNAIS — Bears coach Lovie Smith hopes to post a depth chard Wednesday as he begins to sort out starters before Saturday night's opening exhibition against the Bills at Soldier Field.

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  Desmond Clark in action

LB Crowder calls it quits after 6 seasons

Linebacker Channing Crowder says he's retiring less than two weeks after he was cut by the Miami Dolphins.

Former US soccer coach Bradley candidate for Egypt job

Bob Bradley's agent says the former U.S. coach is a candidate to lead Egypt's national team.

Konerko's injury causing concerns at first base for Sox

BALTIMORE - Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said he would consider starting Brent Lillibridge at first base against left-handed starting pitchers as long as Paul Konerko is coping with a...

NFL adds game-day tests for performance enhancers

NEW YORK — The NFL is adding game-day testing for performance-enhancing substances — but not recreational drugs — this season under the new collective bargaining agreement.

Northwestern snatches top shooter from Iowa

Kale Abrahamson was walking on Northwestern’s lakefront Tuesday afternoon when he turned to basketball coach Bill Carmody and asked: “How do I do this? Do I just tell you I’m coming?...

Ex-Illini swingman Jereme Richmond charged

Jereme Richmond, once a promising basketball star at Waukegan High who left Illinois after his freshman season, was arrested Monday with three other people after a confrontation at a Waukegan home.

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  Big Ten/ACC broadcast schedule set

Cubs' Quade goes with status quo

Chicago Cubs manager Mike Quade is going with the same lineup Tuesday night that he penciled in Monday before the rainout against Nationals right-hander Chien-Ming Wang.

Paterno released from hospital, expected back at practice Wednesday

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Joe Paterno was released from the hospital Tuesday, two days after getting blindsided at Penn State practice by a player and injuring his right shoulder and pelvis.

Records: Tressel made $21.7M at Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jim Tressel made $21.7 million as Ohio State football coach over his decade-long tenure before being ousted for breaking NCAA rules, records from the publicly funded school...

Lillibridge to start in place of Dunn vs. Orioles

BALTIMORE -- Brent Lillibridge will start in place of Adam Dunn at first base Tuesday night as the White Sox try to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.

Charges dropped in kidnapping case with alleged ties to Shaq

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County prosecutors have dropped the case against seven gang members accused of kidnapping a music producer who claimed to have a sex tape of Shaquille O'Neal.

Scott, caddie Williams ready to put controversy behind them

JOHNS CREEK, Georgia — Adam Scott talked with Steve Williams about the caddie's comments last weekend at Firestone, and both are ready "let our clubs do the talking" at the PGA Championship.

Bears TE coach Mike DeBord on team's depth

VIDEO: Bears tight ends coach Mike DeBord talks about the team's depth at the position despite the departure of Greg Olsen.

Oklahoma linebacker Travis Lewis breaks foot

NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma defensive captain and leading tackler Travis Lewis will miss up to eight weeks with a broken bone in his left foot, leaving the Sooners without one of their best...

Bears, Soldier Field manager create committee to end turf battles

The Chicago Bears and the company charged with tending the grass at Soldier Field have formed a “field committee” to prevent another debacle like last week’s cancellation of an...

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  Vote: What type of turf should the Bears play on?

Lincecum challenging fans to video competition

SAN FRANCISCO — One fortunate fan will get a chance to take swings off Tim Lincecum next spring.

Your morning Phil: Sox parlay, Selig, D-backs

Talking baseball while looking forward to watching Daniel Carcillo create havoc with the Blackhawks: 1. The Tigers better look out: Here come the White Sox.

Sox's top pick Walker gets injury scare

BALTIMORE  -- Outfielder Keenyn Walker, the Chicago White Sox's first pick in the June draft, suffered a bruise on his hand Monday while playing for Class-A Kannapolis.

Bears taking a pass on free-agent CB Hayden

BOURBONNAIS – The Chicago Bears have decided not to sign free-agent cornerback Kelvin Hayden at this time, according to multiple sources.

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  Bears training camp in Bourbonnais

Ex-Bears QB Grossman tops Redskins' depth chart

CSNWashington.com reports: With Donovan McNabb having been traded to the Vikings, former Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman sits atop the Washington Redskins' unofficial depth...

Nothing easy for touted Notre Dame freshmen Lynch, Tuitt

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- At this corresponding moment in April, after less than a handful of workouts, it was easy for Notre Dame defensive coordinator Bob Diaco to measure how far early enrollee...

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  Floyd has his Notre Dame teammates' backing

Wind, seas defeat 61-year-old's Cuba to Florida swim

Contrary winds and currents forced 61-year-old American swimmer Diana Nyad to abandon early on Tuesday her bid to become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage.

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  Diana Nyad: Swimming from Cuba to Florida

LeBron works on post play with Olajuwon, predicts NBA will play in 2011-12

LeBron James still looks back, but only fleetingly. Instead, his primary focus is on bigger and better things for himself and his team.

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  Video: LeBron optimistic NBA season can be saved

NFL players concerned about blood tests for human growth hormone

Pittsburgh's Ryan Clark, a union player representative, says issue may have been 'overlooked' in labor deal. The worry is samples could be used to gather other information; NFL official dispels that.

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  Video: Sam Farmer visits Steelers' training camp

Rios delivers go-ahead RBI in 8th as White Sox win 4th straight

BALTIMORE — After sliding across home plate with the go-ahead run Monday night, Carlos Quentin slapped his hands and pointed in the direction of Alex Rios.

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  White Sox game action

Sox's bullpen bears down late to secure 7-6 win at Baltimore

BALTIMORE - In addition to the offense's breakout, the Chicago White Sox's bullpen also slammed the breaks on a late Baltimore comeback to preserve a 7-6 win.

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NU's Persa happy to be back on field

For the record, the first song played at Northwestern's first football practice was "Shining Star" by Earth, Wind and Fire — also known as the song that a tipsy Elaine from "Seinfeld" danced...

Cubs-Nationals postponed

The Cubs-Nationals game was postponed due to a dire forecast Monday night and will be played at 1:20 p.m. Thursday.

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Hits keep on coming for Cubs' Castro

Starlin Castro makes no bones about it.

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  Cubs game action

Free agent Hayden visits Bears' camp

BOURBONNAIS — As word of free-agent cornerback Kelvin Hayden's visit to camp spread Monday, the cornerbacks on the Bears' roster pondered what would happen next.

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  Bears don't waste time getting offensive line set

Bears personnel had a hand in Faulk's Hall of Fame career

Marshall Faulk spent his 12-year Hall of Fame career playing for the Colts and Rams, but he credits Bears personnel for providing him with the opportunity and inspiration to succeed.

Player safety reason for Bears' preference to natural grass

BOURBONNAIS — George McCaskey attended the Fire-Manchester United soccer match July 23 at Soldier Field, so he knows the fresh sod put down last month can look good.

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  Rain, lightning shorten Bears' practice

Henry ready for anything on defense for Illinois

CHAMPAIGN — Trulon Henry is willing to learn any defensive position Illinois coaches ask, but after playing safety last season, he's not ready to identify himself solely as a linebacker this...

Floyd has his Notre Dame teammates' backing

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — At Notre Dame's first practice, Michael Floyd assumed a customary veterans' spot at the front of warm-up line. After the calisthenics and some cackling chatter with...

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  Irish coach Kelly knows when he'll name QB

Bears don't waste time getting offensive line set

BOURBONNAIS — The starters might not be in the game for long Saturday night, but as far as first tests go for Roberto Garza, the Bills' Kyle Williams will be a good one.

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  Lightning chases Bears from practice field

Rogers MLB power rankings

Phillies (1): Won first eight games after adding Hunter Pence, averaging five runs. Came close to sweeping the Giants in a four-game series in San Francisco. Rolling.

Brunette brings scoring ability, leadership to Blackhawks

At 37 years old, Andrew Brunette isn't getting any faster on the ice.

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  Instigator Carcillo brings grit to Blackhawks

Instigator Carcillo brings grit to Blackhawks

Daniel Carcillo will miss the Blackhawks' first two regular-season games while serving a suspension for an incident during last season's playoffs.

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  Brunette brings scoring ability, leadership to Blackhawks

Video: Tribune's Matt Bowen talks Bears training camp

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  Lightning chases Bears from practice field