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NBA Finals: Pacers, back home in Indiana, have some things to figure out before Game 3 vs. the Thunder
The Indiana Pacers simply couldn’t wait to get home early Monday. There’s a slew of possible reasons for that.
Column: Why Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is content with just being himself
Can Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong continue to be a consistent power threat? “We are going to see things still that we haven’t seen from Pete,” manager Craig Counsell said.
How Chicago White Sox’s Luis Robert Jr. is working to get going at the plate: ‘I’m open to the suggestions’
Chicago White Sox’s Luis Robert Jr. did not play in a couple of games last week, spending time in the cages as he worked on adjustments.
Chicago Cubs miscues scrap a defensive gem in 4-3 extra-innings walk-off loss — and Craig Counsell gets ejected again
For a second consecutive day, Craig Counsell watched the end of the game from the visiting manager’s office following an ejection.
Risk and MLB-leading rewards: Chicago Cubs continue to focus on their commitment to baserunning
The Chicago Cubs entered Monday’s series opener leading MLB in run scoring percentage (36%), the rate at which a baserunner eventually scores, and second in stolen base percentage (85%).
T.J. Oshie, US Olympic star in Sochi and Washington Capitals Stanley Cup champion, announces retirement
T.J. Oshie, who scored four shootout goals for the U.S. to beat host Russia at the 2014 Sochi Olympics and helped the Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup in 2018, is retiring.
Chicago White Sox to promote pitcher Grant Taylor straight from Double A to the majors
The Chicago White Sox plan on promoting pitcher Grant Taylor to the majors. He has a 1.01 ERA in 15 outings (six starts) with 37 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings at Double A.
Loss of over-the-air TV leaves some Chicago sports fans frustrated with new CHSN-Comcast deal
In the wake of the Comcast deal, CHSN abruptly pulled the plug on local TV affiliates in Chicago, Rockford, Peoria, and Fort Wayne and South Bend, Indiana.
The late Jim Irsay’s 3 daughters take charge of the Indianapolis Colts under his transition plan
The Indianapolis Colts are moving forward with the late Jim Irsay’s transition plan for ownership, which calls for his three daughters to take charge of the club.