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ARNOLD: Toews failed when Blackhawks needed him

DETROIT – Jonathan Toews had been the Blackhawks voice of reason this week, reassuring anyone willing to listen that there was no reason to panic.It was Toews – the confident captain – who spoke for his teammates, insisting that even though the Hawks hadn’t faced this level (or any) of adversity all ... Read More »

MUSICK: Brian Urlacher will forever remain a Chicago Bear

My enduring image of Brian Urlacher probably is different than most.

Cary-Grove comes up short

CARY – After Cary-Grove baseball coach Don Sutherland delivered his final post-game speech of the season to all of his players, he asked his seniors to stay behind.

Jackson, Cubs fall to Pirates for 4th loss in row

PITTSBURGH – Edwin Jackson pitched just three innings Thursday before being removed after a long rain delay. That was long enough for the Cubs' right-hander to absorb another

Prep Sports

Jacobs holds off CL South in baseball regional semifinal

ALGONQUIN – Jacobs spent the first three innings making things miserable for Crystal Lake South, so the Gators did their best to retaliate later. ... Read More »

Blackhawks

Blackhawks unfamiliar with losing streaks

DETROIT – The Blackhawks aren’t accustomed to losing multiple games and so when they faced some adversity this week against the Detroit Red Wings, coach Joel Quenneville was c ... Read More »

Bulls

Without Rose, Bulls put up fight to end

DEERFIELD – The next time he suits up for a game, there's a good chance Derrick Rose will actually be in a uniform and not in a jacket and slacks. That moment can't come soon ... Read More »

Bears

MUSICK: Brian Urlacher will forever remain a Chicago Bear

My enduring image of Brian Urlacher probably is different than most. I think of Urlacher holding an ice cream sandwich in one of his paws as he exits the cafeteria during trai ... Read More »

Cubs

Jackson, Cubs fall to Pirates for 4th loss in row

PITTSBURGH – Edwin Jackson pitched just three innings Thursday before being removed after a long rain delay. That was long enough for the Cubs' right-hander to absorb another ... Read More »

White Sox

Boston avoids sweep against White Sox

CHICAGO – Clay Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings Wednesday night to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the White Sox, 6-2, to avoid a three-game sweep ... Read More »

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