Cubs add to bullpen, agree to deal with Boxberger

The Cubs added bullpen help, agreeing to a $2.8 million, one-year contract with veteran right-hander Brad Boxberger.

World Cup 2022: Croatia, Morocco target third-place medal

Croatia forward Andrej Kramarić dispelled the notion it would be a meaningless contest at Khalifa International Stadium.

Suburban Chicago college football, spirit squad head to Maryland for championship Stagg Bowl game
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Naperville's North Central College is gearing up to play in the NCAA Division III Championship, known as the Stagg Bowl, this Friday. The Cardinals will take on the Mount Union Purple Raiders from Ohio at the Navy Marine Corps Stadium.

Randle, Brunson lead Knicks past Bulls 128-120 in OT

Julius Randle scored 31 points and Jalen Brunson added a season-high 30, including a 3-pointer with less than a minute left in overtime, and the New York Knicks won their fifth straight, 128-120 over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

Cubs, Bellinger finalize $17.5 million, 1-year contract

The Chicago Cubs and former National League MVP Cody Bellinger finalized a $17.5 million, one-year contract on Wednesday.

Illinois Jr. Celtics named 2022 Pop Warner National Champions
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A local football team is celebrating after being named the 2022 Pop Warner National Champions in Orlando last week. The Illinois Jr. Celtics beat out the Abington Raiders from Pennsylvania to win the title.

New initiative aims to create safe spaces for LGBTQ youth in soccer
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Common Goal?s ?Play Proud? initiative creates safe spaces for LGBTQ youth in soccer by training coaches in programs across the country ? including right here in our backyard with local nonprofit America SCORES Chicago. FOX Sports is teaming up with Common Goal throughout the FIFA World Cup to change the narrative about what soccer can be and featured this story in its World Cup coverage.

Murray State defeats Chicago State 66-65

Jacobi Wood’s scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half and helped Murray State defeat Chicago State 66-65 on Tuesday night.

Ovechkin reaches 800 goals as Capitals beat Blackhawks 7-3

When it was over, when No. 800 was safely tucked away and Washington’s fifth straight win was complete, Alex Ovechkin jumped on the ice one last time for another round of cheers.

Cease, Alvarez, Manoah receive top bonus from new $50M pool

Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease will receive the largest amount in the new $50 million pool for pre-arbitration players, earning $2,457,426.

Okani scores 16, UIC downs Prairie View A&M 70-61

Toby Okani scored 16 points to help UIC defeat Prairie View A&M 70-61 on Tuesday night.

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer’s biggest prize for the first time. And, at 35, he could hardly be playing any better.

Purdue names Illinois coordinator Ryan Walters as new head coach

Purdue hired Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters as its new coach Tuesday, a change of direction for the program dubbed the “Cradle of Quarterbacks” and one best known for its high-scoring, explosive offenses.

Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61

Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach has died at 61 after being hospitalized with a heart condition.

NBA MVP trophy renamed after Bulls icon Michael Jordan

The NBA announced Tuesday it is rebranding its most valuable player trophy after Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan.

Bears get 2 rookie defensive starters back to face Eagles

The Chicago Bears would like to come out of their bye week the same way they came out of a mini-bye weekend following a Thursday night game earlier this season.