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St. Laurence senior Xavier Bitner tears apart the classic profile of an elite upper-weight wrestler. A two-time state qualifier at 215 pounds, Bitner goes against the grain with an unimposing form that’s marked by wide, almost soft features. It also belies the beast that lies within him. “Some people see my build as a disadvantage, but it’s actually an advantage,” he said. “I … [Read more...] about A modest Xavier Bitner, a two-time state qualifier, makes bold statement for St. Laurence. ‘Not losing again.’

DETROIT — The advertising screens lining the scorer’s table at Little Caesars Arena still bear the memory of Nikola Vučević’s frustration. Vučević held it in for two quarters. But as he headed into the locker room after shooting 4-for-11 in the first half, the center aimed a single kick at the sideline table. One panel of the lengthy screen positioned in front of CHSN … [Read more...] about 3 takeaways from a 108-93 Chicago Bulls loss to the Detroit Pistons, including a Matas Buzelis block party

The Cubs and Marlins have completed one of the more notable trades of the offseason — a swap that’ll send righty Edward Cabrera from Miami to Chicago in exchange for top outfield prospect Owen Caissie and minor league infielders Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon. Cabrera, 28 in April, is a former top prospect who has shown flashes of excellence in the past but wasn’t … [Read more...] about Cubs Acquire Edward Cabrera