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Bulls suffer pain and injuries in 20-point blowout loss to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – It no longer feels like Jaden Ivey has a shrinking runway for a return this season. It’s down to about a …

Blackhawks hold off Islanders in Anton Frondell's impressive NHL debut
ELMONT, N.Y. — Through one game, the Blackhawks are undefeated in the Anton Frondell era. The Hawks held on by the thinn…

Dylan Carlson, Scott Kingery make Cubs' roster — for now
MESA, Ariz. — The Cubs’ Opening Day roster was all but set on the last day of spring training Tuesday, with outfielder D…

Bulls survive 40-piece from Kevin Durant to beat Rockets
Though the playoff stakes are lessening by the day for the Bulls (29-42), the team’s focus has not changed. Forward Mata…

NCAA March Madness inspires 'FOMO' for Bulls forward Matas Buzelis
Bulls forward Matas Buzelis said he always gets a bit of FOMO (fear of missing out) this time of year, with March Madnes…

Blackhawks notes: Nick Lardis delivers when given bigger opportunity
Jeff Blashill finally gave Blackhawks rookie forward Nick Lardis an opportunity on the second line Sunday, and Lardis pr…

Lebanese who persist in spite of war are my heroes
I was born in Chicago, grew up in the suburbs and went to Notre Dame for undergraduate and law school. I completed a fel…

White Sox sign catcher Reese McGuire, leaving Korey Lee as odd man out
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The White Sox’ decision to sign catcher Reese McGuire to a one-year, $1.2 million contract was curious…

Why Blackhawks' worse season than Ducks, Sharks largely stems from overtime luck
At first glance at the NHL standings, the Ducks and Sharks appear to be much better teams than the Blackhawks this seaso…

White Sox starter Erick Fedde's 'stressful' offseason led him back to where he needed to be
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — White Sox right-hander Erick Fedde was anxious. After a subpar year that saw him left off the Brewers’…

Cubs' WBC players getting back into mix in big-league camp
PEORIA, Ariz. — Pete Crow-Armstrong is only 23 and has accomplished a lot for his age, but he’s already well-versed in f…

White Sox prospect Billy Carlson ready to begin his minor-league career at Single-A
TEMPE, Ariz. — White Sox shortstop prospect Billy Carlson had never played in front of as many people as he did during h…

Blackhawks unsurprisingly routed by league-best Avalanche: 'We didn't have it'
Sometimes the most lopsided NHL matchups on paper end in surprise. It happens more frequently than it seems like it shou…