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White Sox activate catcher Kyle Teel from 10-day injured list
Teel was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday, and fellow catcher Drew Romo was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.
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Cubs rule out right-hander Ben Brown for the rest of the season with neck injury
“This is a bone injury," manager Craig Counsell said before Thursday’s game against Milwaukee at Wrigley Field. "There’s a healing, but just not enough to allow the discomfort to go away. So we just need to spend more time healing.
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Bears hit by running back injuries as D’Andre Swift exits practice and Kyle Monangai is week to week
Coming off their first NFC North title since 2018, the Bears visit the Carolina Panthers for their season opener on Sept. 13.
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Katin Houser throws 3 TD passes and runs for a score as Illinois beats UAB 42-23 in season opener
It was opening night for the Illini and their new 17,315-square-foot videoboard on the south side of Gies Memorial Stadium, billed the largest in college football.
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Eala, Osaka and Zverev advance, while No. 3 Auger-Aliassime falls at the US Open
Alex Eala and her fans are headed to the weekend at the U.S. Open, along with two-time champion Naomi Osaka and 2023 winner Coco Gauff. So are Madison Keys and men's top seed Alexander Zverev — just barely — but not No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime, who became the highest-seeded player knocked out of the tournament thus far.
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Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster
SU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.
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Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears want more after surprising playoff run last season
Ben Johnson established high standards for Chicago shortly after he was hired as coach in January 2025.
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With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher
The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.
1 week ago
First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal to join Everton in the final minutes of European soccer's summer transfer window because he felt uncomfortable that the English club raised doubts about his health in a medical check, Monaco's sporting director has revealed.
1 week ago
Illini football fans excited as season opener approaches
Other students say they love attending the football games, but the excitement goes well beyond just the game itself.
2 weeks ago
Springfield Mile returns to Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend
The Springfield Mile crowns winners as part of a larger series.
2 weeks ago
Sky guard Skylar Diggins to miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury
Diggins, a South Bend, Indiana, native who turned 36 on Aug. 2, had knee surgery in October.
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Bears should have their NFC North title tested, with Lions, Packers, Vikings all poised for rebounds
Their NFL-record seven wins after trailing in the last two minutes of regulation included a stunner over the Minnesota Vikings, whose go-ahead touchdown with 50 seconds left was washed out by a kickoff coverage gaffe that led to a 56-yard return and game-winning field goal by the Bears as time expired.
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Bears coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles see team poised for another run despite injuries
The major reason is quarterback Caleb Williams' development in his second season under coach Ben Johnson and third year overall.
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Jackson Koivun added to American team for Presidents Cup 3 months after leaving college
“I'm just happy he took a chance on me. I'm going to give it my all,” Koivun said.
2 weeks ago
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.
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WPBL leaves athletic training up to UIS program
"I've seen phenomenal baseball," Weuve said.
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White Sox make a late push, adding veteran bats Tommy Pham and Jake Cave
The 38-year-old Pham signed with the Phillies in June and hit .250 with three homers and 25 RBIs at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
2 weeks ago
Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match
Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he was pain-free. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, showing no problems with the right wrist injury that had sidelined the 23-year-old Spaniard since April.
