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Three American football players in white jerseys (numbers 93, 99, and 50) stand on a grassy practice field with coaches nearby.
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Chicago Bears are hoping a focus on fundamentals will help their pass rush

Despite their sagging pass rush, the Bears did not make any major additions to their defensive line in the offseason.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, June 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Cubs starter Jameson Taillon out until after the All-Star break with a strained left hamstring

The loss of Taillon is the latest blow to a pitching staff already without Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton and Justin Steele.

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Pritzker open to special session on Bears

The governor characterizes the team’s Springfield strategy as disorganized.

FILE - This photo combination shows, from top left, BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, March 19, 2026, in Portland, Ore., Kansas guard Darryn Peterson in Lawrence, Kan., March 7, 2026, Duke forward Cameron Boozer, March 21, 2026, in Greenville, S.C., and North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson in Stanford, Calif., Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, Reed Hoffmann, Brynn Anderson, Jeff Chiu)
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AP’s NBA mock draft: BYU’s Dybantsa is No. 1 ahead of Kansas’ Peterson, Duke’s Boozer, UNC’s Wilson

The freshman forward from BYU remains the player atop AP’s second mock draft, with the Wizards set to make the No. 1 pick on June 23.

USA national team players celebrate a goal on the green pitch as teammates reach out to hug, crowd cheering in the stands behind.
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2 weeks ago
United States feeling confident going into World Cup off tight loss against Germany

Robinson’s spectacular goal was the biggest highlight for the United States in a 2-1 loss to Germany on Saturday.

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Stacey King, longtime Bulls broadcaster who played on three NBA championship teams, dies at 59

As a broadcaster, King endeared himself to a new generation of Bulls supporters. He spent more than two decades as a commentator on Bulls games.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Cubs opening day starter Matthew Boyd expects to return from IL on upcoming trip

Boyd, an All-Star in 2025, is coming back from a second stint on the injured list this season.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, June 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Cubs’ Jameson Taillon says he’s headed to IL after leaving vs. Giants with hamstring injury

Taillon said he first felt discomfort in the hamstring after throwing an inside changeup to Chapman that made the count 2-2 in the at-bat.

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Tying Route 66 and running

Ultrarunner visited postrace event at Motorheads.

United States forward Christian Pulisic, right, reacts after a missed a shot as Germany forward Leroy Sané celebrates during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Chicago, Saturday, June 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Sané, Havertz score as Germany beats US 2-1, heads to World Cup with 9-game winning streak

The 16th-ranked United States has lost nine straight games to European opponents dating to 2022.