Cubs
Chicago Cubs hire Carter Hawkins as general manager
The Cubs plan to formally introduce Hawkins as the franchise's 16th general manager at a news conference on Monday.
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Preps
Week 7.5: Illinois High School Football Top 10 Poll
Hinsdale Central joined the ranks in Class 8A while Batavia climbed to #1 in Class 7A. Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.
White Sox
La Russa-led White Sox make another early October exit
It was a rough end for Chicago. The White Sox finished with their highest win total since the 2005 World Series championship team, even though key players such as Luis Robert and Eloy Jiménez missed time with injuries.
Bulls
Bulls see pieces to make playoffs after busy offseason
Only two players remain from the team Karnisovas inherited in April 2020, and only LaVine has been in Chicago longer than 2019 first-round draft pick Coby White.
White Sox
García, Grandal shine as White Sox beat Astros 12-6 in ALDS
Backed by a boisterous crowd of 40,288, the AL Central champions erased a 5-1 deficit in the franchise's first home playoff game in 13 years. García and Grandal homered, and Grandal's borderline baserunning helped the White Sox top the Astros 12-6 to stay alive in their AL Division Series.
Bears
Fields throws 1st TD pass, Bears' defense dominates in Vegas
The Bears' 32nd-ranked offense managed just 252 yards, but Chicago's defense allowed three points from Vegas' first seven drives. Khalil Mack led the Bears' dominance of his former team with eight tackles and a sack of Derek Carr on a 2-point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter.
Sports
Seifu Tura Abdiwak wins 2021 Chicago Marathon
Abdiwak, who placed sixth in the Chicago race in 2019, finished in 2 hours, 6 minutes, 12 seconds. Galen Rupp was second in 2:06:35, followed by Kenya's Eric Kiptanui with a time of 2:06:51.
White Sox
Federal jury convicts ticket broker in White Sox ticket scam
An indictment made public last year alleged that Bruce Lee, 35, owner of Chicago-based brokerage Great Tickets, made more than $860,000 by fraudulently selling nearly 35,000 tickets over four baseball seasons from 2016 to 2019.
White Sox
Lynn to start Game 1 of ALDS for White Sox against Astros
Manager Tony La Russa announced the decision Wednesday, adding that Lucas Giolito would start Game 2. Houston will start Lance McCullers on Thursday and is going with left-hander Framber Valdez in Game 2.
Bears
Matt Nagy makes Justin Fields No. 1 Bears quarterback
The Bears signed the veteran Dalton in free agency and traded up to No. 11 from No. 20 in the first round of the draft to pick Fields, and Nagy had said all along the job was Dalton's until coaches felt Fields was ready.
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Week 7: Illinois High School Football Top 10 Poll
Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.
White Sox
White Sox optimistic Rodon healthy enough for playoffs
Rodón set a career high for wins in going 13-5 with a 2.37 ERA and made his first All-Star team. His 24 starts and 132 2/3 innings are the most for him since 2016, well beyond his totals in the previous two years combined.