(AP/WGN) — Jonathan Toews has informed his longtime agent he intends to come back to the NHL after missing the past two seasons. Pat Brisson confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that Toews reached out to him on Wednesday to say he’s 100% ready to move forward on a comeback attempt. Toews, 37, is a free agent now, and his camp can speak with any of the league's 32 … [Read more...] about Jonathan Toews is planning an NHL comeback after a 2-year hiatus
Benintendi nearly hits for cycle, White Sox avoid sweep with 9-4 win over Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Benintendi had a season-high four RBI and finished a double shy of the cycle Wednesday, powering the White Sox to a 9-4 road win over the New York Mets that prevented a three-game sweep. Benintendi laced a two-run single in the first inning and an RBI triple in the sixth before hitting his sixth homer in the eighth. Lenyn Sosa also had three hits and … [Read more...] about Benintendi nearly hits for cycle, White Sox avoid sweep with 9-4 win over Mets
Imanaga takes step toward returning from left hamstring strain, Counsell says
CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs ace left-hander Shota Imanaga has taken a step toward returning from a left hamstring strain that has sidelined him since May 4, manager Craig Counsell said on Wednesday. Cubs rely on their pitching this time, finish off sweep of woeful Rockies for 12th win in last 15 games Before the Cubs' series finale again the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley … [Read more...] about Imanaga takes step toward returning from left hamstring strain, Counsell says
Caleb Williams addresses report on trying to avoid going to Bears
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — Caleb Williams wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room Wednesday. In his first media availability since excerpts from Seth Wickersham's book American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback were released, Williams delivered a four-minute opening remark about the report, which claimed he and his dad Carl tried to avoid being drafted by the … [Read more...] about Caleb Williams addresses report on trying to avoid going to Bears
New Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill joins Wednesday’s WGN Morning News
CHICAGO — There's one thing everyone wants to know from Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill, who was named the 42nd head coach in franchise history last week and officially introduced by the team on Tuesday. When will the Blackhawks get back to the playoffs? Pat Tomasulo asked Blashill the "P" question when the new Blackhawks head coach stopped by the studio Wednesday to … [Read more...] about New Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill joins Wednesday’s WGN Morning News