Illinois wins 4th straight, 78-60 over Minnesota

Matthew Mayer had 19 points and 10 rebounds and Illinois used a big second half to beat Minnesota 78-60 on Monday night for its fourth straight victory.

White Sox agree to deals with 7 international free agents

The Chicago White Sox agreed to contracts with seven international free agents on Monday, including pitching prospect Luis Reyes and infielder Juan Uribe Jr.

Lonzo Ball says he still hopes to play for Bulls this season

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has not abandoned hopes of playing this season, even though he’s still experiencing discomfort in his surgically repaired left knee.

No. 24 Illini women top Minnesota 70-57 in return to Top 25

Brynn Shoup-Hill and Adalia McKenzie both added 13 points for the Illini (15-3, 5-2 Big Ten Conference), who haven't had a winning season since 2012-13, haven't made the NCAA Tournament since 2003 and were last ranked on Nov. 27, 2000.

Damar Hamlin says 'heart is with' team as Bills advance with win over Dolphins

There was speculation the Bills safety might attend the wild-card playoff home game Sunday, but Damar Hamlin tweeted that he's continuing to recover at home.

Trey Mancini, Chicago Cubs agree to 2-year deal, sources say

Trey Mancini and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a two-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.

Jared McCann has hat trick, Kraken beat Blackhawks to win 8th straight

Taylor Raddysh had a goal and two assists for Chicago, whose three-game winning streak ended. Jonathan Toews, Maxi Domi, Isaak Phillips and Patrick Kane also scored for the Blackhawks.

Wood, Moore score 21, Murray State downs UIC 81-64

The Flames (9-10, 1-7) were led in scoring by Jace Carter, who finished with 18 points. Trevante Anderson added 13 points for UIC. In addition, Christian Jones had 12 points.

Cubs to give Ryne Sandberg statue, not ready to reunite with Sammy Sosa

"I'm 63 years old and things are still happening," Ryne Sandberg said. "Something like this is a pretty cool thing, like the Hall of Fame. To be part of a structure, to be part of Wrigley Field, that means so much to me because Wrigley Field was always my friend and so friendly to me."

KC Ndefo scores 16, Seton Hall downs DePaul 71-67

Da'Sean Nelson finished with 15 points for the Blue Demons (8-10, 2-5). Yor Anei added 13 points and two steals for DePaul. In addition, Umoja Gibson had 11 points and five assists.

Cubs’ Nico Hoerner says move back to 2B is ‘not an issue’

The athletic Hoerner is returning to second base after Swanson finalized a $177 million, seven-year contract with Chicago last month. Hoerner and Swanson should give the Cubs one of the majors’ best double-play combinations.

Raddysh scores in third as Blackhawks beat Avalanche 3-2

Taylor Raddysh snapped a tie in the third period, and the last-place Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

Football coach accused of workouts that put kids in hospital
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A high school football coach in Texas is suspended after putting players through a workout that was so rough it sent some of them to the hospital.

Kevin Warren to become Chicago Bears next president

The Chicago Bears are expected to make Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren their new president and CEO, according to a new report.