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Women’s Professional Baseball League makes history in Springfield

Fans celebrate the first-ever championship series for the Women’s Professional Baseball League.

FILE - Vlatko Andonovski head coach of USWNT seen before friendly match against Germany on November 13, 2022 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ.
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Former US women’s coach Vlatko Andonovski joins the NWSL’s Chicago Stars as chief soccer officer

“Joining the Chicago Stars was an easy decision after the conversations I had with ownership and leadership,” Andonovski said.

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Michael Sweetney, who spent four seasons in NBA after productive career at Georgetown, dies at 43

The Knicks, Bulls and Georgetown acknowledged Sweetney’s death with posts on social media.

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates before an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)
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Patrick Kane is adjusting to his new teammates and coaches in his return to the Blackhawks

Kane, who won the 2016 Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, isn’t the same player he was during those previous playoff runs.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
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5 days ago
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears have moved on from Week 1’s offensive show

It doesn’t sound as if overconfidence is going to be an issue for Chicago when it faces the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in its home opener at Soldier Field.

Chicago White Sox's Tristan Peters walks back to the dugout after striking out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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A late-season rally flips the AL Central race as the Guardians edge ahead of White Sox

After dropping Monday’s opener, the Guardians rallied to win the last two games and took sole possession of first place in the AL Central for the first time since July 3.

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Ethan Del Mastro (38) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jan. 24, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)
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Blackhawks D Ethan Del Mastro agrees to a $1.9 million, 2-year contract

The Blackhawks start training camp Thursday and play their season opener on Sept. 29 at Vegas.

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong watches the ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
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With 2 more homers, the Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes his MVP case

With Shohei Ohtani still on the injured list with right biceps inflammation, Crow-Armstrong keeps hitting home runs, closing in on the first 40-40 season in Cubs history, putting the finishing touches on his MVP case, at least as far as Cubs fans are concerned.

FILE - Northwestern head coach David Braun looks on during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Nov. 15, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
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Northwestern extends football coach David Braun’s contract through the 2031 season

Braun is in his fourth season at Northwestern and carries a 20-19 record into Saturday’s game with Colorado. Northwestern went 7-6 and beat Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl last season.

In this photo taken with a smartphone, Chicago Blackhawks players, from left, Patrick Kane, Connor Bedard and Tyler Bertuzzi pose during a news conference introducing Bedard as the new captain of the NHL hockey club, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jay Cohen)
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6 days ago
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard becomes second-youngest captain in franchise history

“It’s an incredible honor, something I don’t take lightly,” Bedard said.