LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Greenwood, who was one of coach John Wooden’s last recruits at UCLA and went on to win an NBA championship with Detroit during a 12-year pro career, has died. He was 68. Greenwood died Sunday in Riverside, California, after battling cancer, the school said Wednesday, citing family members. After a standout career at Verbum Dei High in Los Angeles, … [Read more...] about Former Bulls forward David Greenwood dies at 68
Caleb Williams embraces opportunity for extra reps at Bears last voluntary OTAs
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — The last portion of voluntary OTAs is usually reserved for rookies and fringe players trying to make the 53-man roster, but Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is using it as an opportunity to get more reps learning Ben Johnson's playbook. "[Caleb]'s committed to learning the offense. We're not where we need to be yet, as a team, and he … [Read more...] about Caleb Williams embraces opportunity for extra reps at Bears last voluntary OTAs
Astros triumph 4-3 over White Sox as Paredes homers, Altuve shines with 2 doubles
HOUSTON (AP) — Isaac Paredes hit a solo homer and Jose Altuve doubled twice and had two RBIs to lead the Houston Astros over the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Thursday night. Houston led 4-2 entering the ninth before Mike Tauchman homered to right field off closer Josh Hader to get Chicago within 4-3. There were two outs when Miguel Vargas narrowly missed a homer on a double off … [Read more...] about Astros triumph 4-3 over White Sox as Paredes homers, Altuve shines with 2 doubles
Crow-Armstrong, Suzuki homer as Cubs edge Pirates 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning, Seiya Suzuki added a solo shot in the sixth, and the Chicago Cubs held on for a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night. Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon (7-3) went 6 1/3 innings against his former team, which drafted him No. 2 overall in 2010. He allowed two earned runs on four hits, … [Read more...] about Crow-Armstrong, Suzuki homer as Cubs edge Pirates 3-2
Rookie health looms over Bears offseason heading into training camp
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — Caleb Williams is hungry and taking every opportunity to learn Ben Johnson's offense. The Chicago Bears' head coach is chewing players out for mistakes, while praising others for their success—something veterans have eaten up. Not much is wrong in the land of Bears, except for one thing. Their top two draft picks haven't seen much of the field this … [Read more...] about Rookie health looms over Bears offseason heading into training camp