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Why the Cubs did not take their playoff clinching celebration for granted

Why the Cubs did not take their playoff clinching celebration for granted

The Cubs did not hold back after clinching a spot in the National League playoffs after Wednesday afternoon’s 8-4 win over the Pirates. Inside a clubhouse covered in plastic, they sprayed bottles of cheap Champagne and prosecco, dumped Budweisers on each other and smoked victory cigars.

 
The Chicago Bears aren’t where Ben Johnson wants them yet. Here’s how they can get there

The Chicago Bears aren’t where Ben Johnson wants them yet. Here’s how they can get there

When Bears head coach Ben Johnson watched film from his team’s blowout loss to the Detroit Lions, he noticed a recurring theme. It didn’t matter if it was tape on the offense, defense or special teams. He kept seeing the same thing.

 
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‘Feel the build’: Getz confident White Sox can climb quickly

‘Feel the build’: Getz confident White Sox can climb quickly

White Sox general manager Chris Getz essentially held his end-of-season address before the Sox lost to the Orioles 3-1 on Wednesday.

 
From Jeff Blashill to Connor Bedard, what to watch for as Blackhawks open training camp

From Jeff Blashill to Connor Bedard, what to watch for as Blackhawks open training camp

With so many veterans up front, so many young defensemen already established and so few off-season moves, Blackhawks training camp opens at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday ...

 
Hall of Fame induction heads big weekend at Stevenson High School

Hall of Fame induction heads big weekend at Stevenson High School

Stevenson High School Hall of Fame; Glenbard South super fan’s home football streak reaches 100.

 
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Kyle Tucker getting outside treatment on strained calf with Cubs looking ahead to playoffs

Kyle Tucker getting outside treatment on strained calf with Cubs looking ahead to playoffs

Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker traveled Wednesday to Florida for additional treatment on his injured left calf on the same day Chicago clinched its first playoff berth since 2020.

 
No. 24 Notre Dame searching for cure to defensive woes before taking on Purdue

No. 24 Notre Dame searching for cure to defensive woes before taking on Purdue

No. 24 Notre Dame faces a familiar predicament — two early-season losses has left no margin for error.The circumstances have changed, though. This time, it's the usually stout Fighting Irish defense searching for answers as it faces rival Purdue (2-1, 0-1 Big Ten) on Saturday. It wouldn't be the first time Notre Dame has used this matchup as a springboard to change directions.

 
Five key Bears defensive players miss practice due to injuries

Five key Bears defensive players miss practice due to injuries

The Chicago Bears continued to battle injuries to their defense when they returned to practice Wednesday.

 
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Sarley: The journey home from this fishing trip didn’t go as promised

Sarley: The journey home from this fishing trip didn’t go as promised

Daily Herald outdoors columnist Steve Sarley recounts a story about fishing on Lake Michigan.

 
White Sox loses sixth straight game, 96th on the season

White Sox loses sixth straight game, 96th on the season

Dylan Beavers homered, Tyler Wells pitched six effective innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Wednesday.

 

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