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Sports Thursday, August 20, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. The White Sox were looking for length from José Urquidy. He provided that — and much more — in the City Series finale against the Cubs on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. The right-hander, at times, was untouchable over six scoreless innings in a bulk role. He surrendered two hits, struck out eight and didn't allow a walk in the 3-0 victory in front of 40,086. White Sox's José Urquidy pitches in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 19, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) "I was trying to compete and making quality pitches right there to the zone,
" Urquidy said. "Trying to throw strikes early in the count. Trying to put hitters away and it worked. Trying to attack the corners with the plan we got before the game. "And I think it worked. The secondary pitches, I was spinning the ball well. I think it was a little confusing for the hitters." Urquidy had the Cubs off-balance all afternoon as the Sox salvaged the finale of the three-game series. The teams split the season series 3-3. | | | | We’ve reached the part of Chicago Bears training camp when it’s becoming a grind for players while coaches ponder roster decisions. Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions. | | | | | The White Sox and Cubs staged another great City Series this week, with magical moments from both teams in all three games — and a few fights. | | | | | As a sinkerballer, right-hander Clay Holmes has been taking advantage of the Chicago Cubs’ elite defense behind him, particularly in the infield. | | | | | Photos from the White Sox’s 3-0 win against the Cubs in the City Series on Aug. 19, 2026, at Wrigley Field. | | | | | The Chicago Bears held a 45-minute practice Wednesday morning at Halas Hall before departing for Cincinnati. Here’s what we learned. | | | | | The story of how the Chicago area beat the odds to become a hub of quarterback development isn’t necessarily a perfect storm. | | | | | Three of the four teams in the CCL Blue begin the season in the Top 25, led by defending state champions Mount Carmel and Brother Rice. | | | | | Who is the No. 1 team in the Southland? Here are our Top 10 rankings before the high school football season kicks off. | | | | | Who is the No. 1 team in the Aurora/Elgin area? Here are our rankings before the high school football season kicks off. | | | | | Former Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh died from acute bronchopneumonia, a type of pneumonia, according to a coroner’s report. | | | |
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