Loyola, Sister Jean eyeing another March run

The packaging is still there. On the surface anyway. Don’t be fooled. The whole “Cinderella” thing surrounding Loyola Chicago no longer applies.

Bracket busters: Saint Peter's upsets No. 2 seed Kentucky 85-79 in OT

Tiny Saint Peter’s took down basketball royalty on Thursday night, getting 27 points from Daryl Banks III in an 85-79 overtime victory over second-seeded Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Cubs' Hendricks eyes return to form coming off rough season

Kyle Hendricks hopes to return to the form that made him one of the Chicago Cubs’ most reliable pitchers in recent years.

Cubs add Villar, Givens in flurry of moves: AP sources

The Chicago Cubs stayed busy on Thursday, agreeing to contracts with infielder Jonathan Villar and pitchers Mychal Givens, Daniel Norris and Robert Gsellman.

Packers trading Davante Adams to Raiders: report

The Las Vegas Raiders have made a blockbuster move to keep up in the AFC West, acquiring All-Pro receiver Davante Adams from the Green Bay Packers.

LA Rams to sign former Pro Bowl WR Allen Robinson

Allen Robinson, who turns 29 in August, is expected to join the defending Super Bowl champs on a 3-year deal.

Abreu shakes off strange 2021 season, back to lead White Sox

Abreu went to first base without incident, but La Russa, the White Sox manager, came out of the dugout and argued for several minutes with plate umpire Vic Carapazza, convinced Graveman had done so on purpose, whether on his own or on orders from Houston manager Dusty Baker. No one was ejected.

Bears agree to deals with LS Scales, OL Simmons

The Chicago Bears signed long snapper Patrick Scales to a one-year extension and offensive lineman Lachavious Simmons to a one-year contract on Wednesday.

White Sox finalize $5.5M, 2-year deal with Josh Harrison

Two-time All-Star Josh Harrison has finalized a $5.5 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox.

Cubs, Seiya Suzuki agree to $85M, 5-year deal: AP source

The Chicago Cubs and star Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki have agreed to an $85-million, five-year deal, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Anthony Rizzo agrees to $32M, 2-year deal with Yankees

Anthony Rizzo is staying with the New York Yankees, agreeing Tuesday night to a $32 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Grzelcyk scores in OT to lift Bruins over Blackhawks 2-1

Matt Grzelcyk scored at 1:40 of overtime and the surging Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Cubs finalize deal with slick-fielding shortstop Simmons

The Chicago Cubs finalized a $4 million, one-year contract with slick-fielding shortstop Andrelton Simmons on Tuesday.

White Sox starters seeking more endurance, longer season

Lance Lynn had a simple answer to the question of what the Chicago White Sox need this season to return to the postseason and stay there longer.

Kofi Cockburn among three Big Ten players on AP All-America first team

Keegan Murray has given Iowa a first-team Associated Press All-American for the third straight year, and Kofi Cockburn has made it two in a row for Illinois — not bad for a couple programs that haven’t had a whole lot of them.

Fox scores 34, Kings beat scuffling Bulls 112-103

De’Aaron Fox had 34 points, six assists and six rebounds as the Sacramento Kings beat the stumbling Chicago Bulls 112-103 on Monday night.

Chicago Cubs’ Hoyer says team wants to ‘add a lot more players’

While David Ross works with the Chicago Cubs during spring training, Jed Hoyer is looking to add more players to the mix for his manager.