Graduate student attacker Izzy Scane knew she wanted to attend Northwestern from the day she picked up a stick. It was Northwestern when she first started playing lacrosse, inspired by the decade of sheer dominance among Wildcat programs. It was Northwestern even when coach Kelly Amonte Hiller cut Scane from her U.S. U-19 squad prior... The post Lacrosse: Varnes: With NCAA … [Read more...] about Lacrosse: Varnes: With NCAA Final victory, Northwestern lacrosse shows dreams really do come true
Which Bears players are not at voluntary OTAs?
LAKE FOREST — Whenever they are asked a question about attendance at team workouts in the month of May, there is a common response from Matt Eberflus - and it's to be expected. "This is a voluntary time for all the players," said the Bears' head coach when asked about a few on the team who were not spotted during the team's OTA workout Tuesday at Halas Hall. "Some players … [Read more...] about Which Bears players are not at voluntary OTAs?
Connor Bedard, likely Blackhawks 1st round pick, makes history in Canada
CHICAGO — Before he's likely to become a member of the Blackhawks, Connor Bedard made a little bit of history at the last place he played hockey. After an outstanding season with the Regina Pats of the Canadian Hockey League, the highly-touted center who will likely be the NHL Draft's No. 1 overall pick cleaned up at their annual awards this weekend. The center was the … [Read more...] about Connor Bedard, likely Blackhawks 1st round pick, makes history in Canada
Connor Bedard would be ‘incredibly honored’ if Blackhawks draft him
LAS VEGAS - Connor Bedard's first trip to Vegas is one he won't forget. The 17-year-old superstar hit the strip with three other top prospects in the 2023 NHL Draft, chatting with hockey legends like Wayne Gretzky and Henrik Lundquist, who asked Bedard what he thought about the chance of being taken number one overall by the Blackhawks. "If they decide to take me that … [Read more...] about Connor Bedard would be ‘incredibly honored’ if Blackhawks draft him
Moncada scores on wild pitch that strikes ump, White Sox beat Tigers 2-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Yoán Moncada scampered home on a 10th-inning wild pitch that knocked down umpire Cory Blaser, sending the Chicago White Sox to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. All three runs in the game were scored on wild pitches. “First time that happened to me,” Moncada said through an interpreter. “It was a very weird … [Read more...] about Moncada scores on wild pitch that strikes ump, White Sox beat Tigers 2-1
‘Extremely surreal’: Liam & Kristi Hendriks discuss White Sox return – and effort to help others beat cancer
CHICAGO — While he's pitched in a few games since, including getting the win for the White Sox on Sunday, there may never be anything like Memorial Day 2023 at Guaranteed Rate Field for the closer. From the pregame ceremony to his walk to the bullpen to the light show rock entrance to the mound to the standing ovation he received, it was a true moment in time for Liam … [Read more...] about ‘Extremely surreal’: Liam & Kristi Hendriks discuss White Sox return – and effort to help others beat cancer
Federal lawsuit filed to stop construction of new Chicago Fire FC training facility
CHICAGO -- A new Chicago Fire training facility on the near West Side faces a legal challenge as community groups are suing in federal court to stop construction. Community groups are objecting to the use of public land owned by the Chicago Housing Authority for private purposes. Land that was once dedicated to low-income individuals and families living at Chicago’s ABLA … [Read more...] about Federal lawsuit filed to stop construction of new Chicago Fire FC training facility
Former Cubs prospect wanted in connection to shooting death in the Dominican Republic
A prospect who was once a member of the Chicago Cubs organization in the Dominican Republic is wanted in connection to a shooting death in that country. Per numerous local media reports, including MLB inside Hector Gomez and newspaper Diaro Libre in Santo Domingo, 18-year-old Josefrailin Alcántara is being sought by the Dominican National Police. Law enforcement there say … [Read more...] about Former Cubs prospect wanted in connection to shooting death in the Dominican Republic
Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/5/23): Gomes DH, Amaya Catching, Hendricks on Mound
The Cubs stacked righties against southpaw Ryan Weathers and ended up with a blowout victory to guarantee a split of this current series and a win in the season series against the Padres. Now they have a chance to get out of San Diego by winning three of four, but it’ll take a strong effort from Kyle Hendricks to get that done. This will be the righty’s third start since coming … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/5/23): Gomes DH, Amaya Catching, Hendricks on Mound