MLB
American League Central Preview 2023
From the breakout performances of young talents to the strategic off-season acquisitions, we'll explore the key storylines and potential game-changers in the race for the AL Central crown.
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MLB
National League Central Preview 2023
From the rise of emerging stars to the impact of key off-season moves, we'll examine the factors that could shape the battle for supremacy in the NL Central.
Bears
Bears get lift at LB, add Edmunds, Edwards
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles agreed to contracts with Buffalo Bills two-time Pro Bowler Tremaine Edmunds and former Philadelphia Eagle T.J. Edwards, two people familiar with the situations said Monday.
Bears
Panthers acquire No. 1 overall pick from Bears
The Panthers wanted to get the deal done before free agency because they wanted to know how much salary cap space they would have to work with. By trading Moore, the Panthers will free up $10 million under the cap.
Preps
Illinois All-State boys’ basketball teams
Here are the Illinois Associated Press Class 1A-4A All-State boys’ basketball teams as voted on by a statewide panel of newspaper sports writers/editors, TV/radio broadcasters, and internet-site editors/reporters.
White Sox
MLB says Clevinger won't face discipline in investigation
In a statement, the commissioner’s office said its investigation included interviews of more than 15 people, including Clevinger and a woman who said she is the mother of Clevinger’s child, as well as thousands of electronic communications and other documents.
Blackhawks
Rangers acquire star winger Patrick Kane from Blackhawks
Kane was selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft and helped Chicago put together the best stretch in franchise history, winning the Stanley Cup in 2010, 2013, and 2015.
Blackhawks
Blackhawks F Patrick Kane unsure about possible trade
Kane and Chicago captain Jonathan Toews are in the final year of their contracts. The Blackhawks (16-29-5) are one of the league's worst teams, but Kane and Toews have no-movement clauses in the extensions they finalized in July 2014.
Blackhawks
Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet, dies at 84
Hull was one of the most prolific forwards in NHL history, scoring 610 times during his 16-year career with Chicago, Hartford and Winnipeg. Nicknamed “The Golden Jet” for his speed and blond hair, he also collected 303 goals while playing for the Jets in the WHA for seven seasons.
White Sox
Mike Clevinger investigated by MLB for domestic violence
Olivia Finestead publicly revealed the allegations in an Instagram post Tuesday. Clevinger, a 32-year-old right-hander and a six-year major league veteran, agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract with the White Sox that was announced on Dec. 4.
Cubs
Trey Mancini, Chicago Cubs agree to 2-year deal
He finished third in 2017 AL ROTY balloting with Baltimore and had an excellent 2019 season. He was diagnosed with colon cancer and missed the 2020 season. He returned in 2021 and won the AL Comeback Player award.
Bears
Bears hire Big Ten Commissioner Warren as team president
Warren worked in the NFL for more than two decades, doing stints with the Rams and Lions before settling in with Minnesota in 2005. He was the Vikings’ chief operating officer from 2015 to 2019 and played a big role in their construction of U.S. Bank Stadium.