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Veteran catcher Martín Maldonado brings his durability to the Chicago White Sox: ‘I love to play’

The Chicago White Sox finalized a one-year, $4.25 million contract with veteran catcher Martín Maldonado on Friday. The deal includes a club option for 2025.

Connor Bedard exits with an injury early in the Chicago Blackhawks-New Jersey Devils game

Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard was injured in the first period against the New Jersey Devils on Friday. The team said he would not return but didn't offer details of the injury.

Connor Bedard takes historic All-Star nod in stride: ‘It’s just exciting to be a part of it,’ Chicago Blackhawks rookie says

Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard isn’t sure about what NHL All-Star skills competition, if any, he would pick: “If I’m in it, hopefully I'll do all right.”

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Slow start? It doesn’t matter when Connor Williams comes through for Stagg. ‘Best player on the court.’

Connor Williams, who made more of a name for himself with a big performance in the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic, continued his surge Friday.

Kevin Warren — facing key decisions with the Chicago Bears — announces $1M donation from foundation to Lurie Children’s Hospital

Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren and his wife, Greta, announced on Friday that their foundation would be donating $1 million to Lurie Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.

5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers game — plus our Week 18 predictions

Quarterbacks Jordan Love and Justin Fields both have a lot at stake in Sunday's game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.

Tracking Zach LaVine: Chicago Bulls star returns — but what will happen at the NBA trade deadline?

Zach LaVine is trending positively toward a return on Friday. But when he does return, LaVine will face immediate uncertainty regarding a potential trade away from the Chicago Bulls.

January 05, 2024

Zach LaVine faces questions — and heavy expectations — in his Chicago Bulls return: ‘I could care less what people think about me’

Zach LaVine is back. And after nearly six weeks off the court, the star guard returns to the court to face a litany of questions surrounding his future with the Chicago Bulls.

January 05, 2024

Girls wrestling is Illinois’ fastest growing high school sport. But equity remains elusive for some, parents say.

Some parents say schools have been slow to devote resources, leaving girls without their own teams or dedicated coaches and with fewer chances to compete.

January 05, 2024

Lake Forest’s Seth Digby recently earned a black belt in judo. He’s unbeaten in wrestling. What’s next?

Lake Forest senior Seth Digby relies on his background in judo to gain an advantage in wrestling. “It makes an impact,” his coach says.

January 05, 2024

Naperville North sophomore Natalie Frempong takes the ‘bull by the horns’ amid changes in the program

Naperville North’s Natalie Frempong, sparingly used as a freshman last season, leads the team in scoring and has emerged as a leader.

January 05, 2024

Connor Bedard’s rookie season: Tracking the goals of the Chicago Blackhawks’ No. 1 pick

At 13 years old, Connor Bedard, was proclaimed “the future of hockey.” Four years later, he was selected at No. 1 by the Chicago Blackhawks as the “cornerstone” of their rebuild.

January 05, 2024

‘Blessed’ Blake Corum — back from a knee injury — has Michigan on the brink of its 1st national title since 1997

Blake Corum declared it was “natty or bust,” before the college football season kicked off and reiterated his bold statement before helping Michigan beat Alabama to put the school within a win of its first national championship since 1997.

January 05, 2024

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Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius freed on parole and remains hidden after nearly 9 years in jail for killing his girlfriend

Officials say South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison on parole after serving nearly nine years in prison for killing his girlfriend.

January 05, 2024

Chicago Bears confidential: The buzz in the NFL surrounding coach Matt Eberflus’ future and the state of the team

With all of the football decisions the Chicago Bears have ahead, team leaders must widen their vision to seek solutions that set up the Bears for sustainable long-term success.

January 05, 2024

Column: Regrouping Illinois faces a tall task vs. Zach Edey and No. 1 Purdue in a January showdown worthy of March

Illinois takes on No. 1 Purdue and big man Zach Edey in its first big test since Terrence Shannon Jr.'s suspension after a rape charge.

January 05, 2024

Guest referee gig turns into Super Bowl trip as Markham woman named Bears Fan of the Year

Shameka Leach, a lifelong fan of the Chicago Bears who also is a fan of volunteering for charitable causes, will head to the Super Bowl in February after being named Fan of the Year by the Bears.

January 05, 2024

Jack Hatton, a soccer scoring standout, turns up the defense for Geneva. ‘New year, new us. We’re ready to go.’

Led by Jack Hatton's defense, a revamped Geneva got the jump on St. Charles East in a Thursday matinee. for a 60-49 DuKane Conference win.

January 04, 2024

7 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers, including a hard-knock lesson for Connor Bedard

The Chicago Blackhawks have started their five-game trip with four straight losses, one of them in overtime. They have one last shot Friday in New Jersey.

January 04, 2024

Maddie Yacobozzi doesn’t get mad about college. She just gets even for Lincoln-Way East. ‘I love the sport.’

Maddie Yacobozzi continues to prove she has what it would take to play at the next level, including Thursday night in a 65-31 win over Sandburg.

January 04, 2024

EDITOR'S PICKS

Connor Bedard’s rookie season: Tracking the goals of the Blackhawks’ No. 1 pick

Tracking Zach LaVine: Chicago Bulls star returns — but what will happen at the NBA trade deadline?

Will the Bears draft a QB in 2024? What to know about top prospects Caleb Williams and Drake Maye.

What to know about the Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field

Northbrook’s Jaycob Megna savors a chance to prove himself with the Chicago Blackhawks: ‘Just thankful that someone wanted me’

Defenseman Jaycob Megna received little playing time with the Seattle Kraken before they waived him, but he fills a need for the Chicago Blackhawks.

January 04, 2024

Connor Bedard is named to the NHL All-Star Game — and the Chicago Blackhawks rookie will be the youngest All-Star in league history

Connor Bedard was the Chicago Blackhawks selection as the NHL named its first 32 All-Stars.

January 04, 2024

US will play Sweden for the World Juniors gold medal after beating Finland in the semifinals

The United States advanced to the IIHF World Junior Championship final after Cutter Gauthier scored late in the third period to beat Finland 3-2 on Thursday.

January 04, 2024

DeMar DeRozan was ranked in early NBA All-Star fan voting. Should his Chicago Bulls teammate Coby White join him?

DeMar DeRozan is ninth in voting among Eastern Conference guards for the All-Star Game. Does his Chicago Bulls teammate Coby White deserve more consideration?

January 04, 2024

A diamond gem, Jake Johnson comes long way for Burlington Central in basketball. ‘I was a cone drill last year.’

Jake Johnson tallies three steals, two deflections and two blocked shots to go with team highs of 18 points and nine rebounds Wednesday.

January 04, 2024

Green Bay soccer recruit Laney Stark switches things up in basketball for St. Charles North. ‘I like it a lot.’

Laney Stark's role in St. Charles North's pressure defense has increased this season. And the senior guard has turned it up a notch.

January 04, 2024

NCAA agrees to $920 million, 8-year deal with ESPN for women’s March Madness and 39 other championships

The NCAA and ESPN have agreed to a $920 million, eight-year deal that will give the network exclusive rights to 40 championships, including the Division I women’s basketball tournament.

January 04, 2024

Paul Johnson’s Aurora-Elgin area girls basketball rankings and player of the week

Batavia moves up to the second spot in the rankings behind Waubonsie Valley, while Batavia’s Brooke Carlson is the player of the week.

January 04, 2024

Kaleb Jackson steps back amid losses to step forward even further for Carmel: ‘He flipped a switch’

A stepback jumper is just one of the ways Carmel’s Kaleb Jackson can score. But taking a step back set him on a path to do more.

January 04, 2024

Rory McIlroy eases off his criticism of LIV Golf, referring to Jon Rahm’s defection as a ‘smart business move’

Rory McIlroy has gone from being the harshest critic of LIV Golf to extending an olive branch. He said on a British soccer podcast Wednesday he was too judgmental about players defecting and has accepted that LIV is “part of our sport now.”

January 04, 2024