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Supporting roles: Conforto arrival, Austin injury, change outlook on Cubs roster spots

Supporting roles: Conforto arrival, Austin injury, change outlook on Cubs roster spots

There wasn’t much drama expected with Cubs roster spots this spring, but Tyler Austin’s knee injury and the addition of Michael Conforto this week added some intrigue.

 
As Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson prep for 2026, efficiency is the name of the game

As Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson prep for 2026, efficiency is the name of the game

When Bears QB Caleb Williams does return — the Bears’ offseason program launches in Lake Forest in April — Ben Johnson and his coaches will have direct marching orders for their starting quarterback as the team works to continue its ascent. At the top of the list: a push to make Williams more efficient.

 
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Why the Cubs traded for Edward Cabrera, a good pitcher with great potential: ‘The real deal’

Why the Cubs traded for Edward Cabrera, a good pitcher with great potential: ‘The real deal’

Chicago Cubs officials talk about Edward Cabrera in the same way that people describe a binge-worthy show that hasn’t yet broken through to a wider audience, or an underground band on the verge of making it big.

 
O’Donnell: Jerry Reinsdorf at 90 — wealthy titan or rich buzz kill?

O’Donnell: Jerry Reinsdorf at 90 — wealthy titan or rich buzz kill?

Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about White Sox and Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf’s 90th birthday.

 
Blackhawks manage just one goal in loss to Avalanche

Blackhawks manage just one goal in loss to Avalanche

Cale Makar scored two goals, Gavin Brindley had the go-ahead score early in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Saturday night.

 
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High school sports scores for Feb. 28

High school sports scores for Feb. 28

Saturday, Feb. 28 Boys wrestling IHSA Dual Team finals Class 3A Semifinals Montini 42, Oak Park-River Forest 24 Marmion Academy 53, St. Charles E...

 
Construction project: Can Poles, Bears rebuild defensive line like they did the offensive line

Construction project: Can Poles, Bears rebuild defensive line like they did the offensive line

A year after rebuilding the offensive line, Bears GM Ryan Poles will need to pull off another renovation, this time with his defensive line.

 
Boys wrestling: Marmion outduels Montini for Class 3A team championship

Boys wrestling: Marmion outduels Montini for Class 3A team championship

BLOOMINGTON — In the final showpiece of the wrestling season, Marmion Academy lifted its second consecutive Class 3A dual-team championship trophy Saturday night at Gross...

 
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Boys swimming: Vernon Hills’ Plaksin accomplishes a first twice

Boys swimming: Vernon Hills’ Plaksin accomplishes a first twice

Moments before Vernon Hills junior Yury Plaksin made program history at Saturday’s boys swimming and diving state meet at FMC Natatorium in Westmont, Cougars coach Jim Pa...

 
Girls wrestling: Glenbard East’s Shymkiv escapes with state championship

Girls wrestling: Glenbard East’s Shymkiv escapes with state championship

BLOOMINGTON — If Nadiia Shymkiv could escape, she’d be a state champion. Facing St. Viator’s Charlotte Nold at 105 pounds, Shymkiv found herself locked into a 1-1 draw af...

 

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