Colliton agrees to 2-year extension as Blackhawks coach

CHICAGO (AP) — Jeremy Colliton replaced a beloved figure with the Chicago Blackhawks. Then his first full season with the team was interrupted by a pandemic.

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Colliton agrees to 2-year extension as Blackhawks coach

CHICAGO (AP) — Jeremy Colliton replaced a beloved figure with the Chicago Blackhawks. Then his first full season with the team was interrupted by a pandemic.

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Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois past Northwestern 81-56

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Illinois coach Brad Underwood went to talk to his team at halftime and saw exactly what he needed to see.

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Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois past Northwestern 81-56

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Illinois coach Brad Underwood went to talk to his team at halftime and saw exactly what he needed to see.

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Blackhawks hope to outwork opponents after tough offseason

CHICAGO (AP) — Sure, the front office of the Chicago Blackhawks is talking about its version of a rebuild. That just doesn't matter too much to Patrick Kane.

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No word on Toews as Blackhawks begin on-ice practices

CHICAGO (AP) — When it comes to when Jonathan Toews might return to the Chicago Blackhawks, everyone around the team is staying quiet.

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No word on Toews as Blackhawks begin on-ice practices

CHICAGO (AP) — When it comes to when Jonathan Toews might return to the Chicago Blackhawks, everyone around the team is staying quiet.

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Banged-up Chicago Bears back into playoff spot

CHICAGO (AP) — Following a strange roller coaster of a season, the Chicago Bears are back in the playoffs.

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Banged-up Chicago Bears back into playoff spot

CHICAGO (AP) — Following a strange roller coaster of a season, the Chicago Bears are back in the playoffs.

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Blackhawks C Toews sidelined indefinitely by illness

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will miss the start of training camp because of an illness, and there is no timetable for his return.

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Padres acquire RHP Yu Darvish in blockbuster trade with Cubs

CHICAGO (AP) — San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller reunited with an old friend in another blockbuster move Tuesday night.

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Padres acquire RHP Yu Darvish in blockbuster trade with Cubs

CHICAGO (AP) — San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller reunited with an old friend in another blockbuster move Tuesday night.

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Blackhawks C Toews sidelined indefinitely by illness

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will miss the start of training camp because of an illness, and there is no timetable for his return.

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Young scores 37 as Hawks pound Bulls 124-104 in opener

CHICAGO (AP) — Trae Young was tough to stop in his first two NBA seasons. Surrounded by more talent than ever before, he could become a nightmare for the league in his third year.

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Young scores 37 as Hawks pound Bulls 124-104 in opener

CHICAGO (AP) — Trae Young was tough to stop in his first two NBA seasons. Surrounded by more talent than ever before, he could become a nightmare for the league in his third year.

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La Russa resolves DUI case, feels 'deep remorse and regret'

CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox manager Tony La Russa says he doesn't have a drinking problem. He also says he has to prove that with his behavior.

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La Russa resolves DUI case, feels 'deep remorse and regret'

CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox manager Tony La Russa says he doesn't have a drinking problem. He also says he has to prove that with his behavior.

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Buie, Northwestern beat No. 4 Michigan State 79-65

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern coach Chris Collins wants his team to take a step forward this year after struggling last season.

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Buie, Northwestern beat No. 4 Michigan State 79-65

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern coach Chris Collins wants his team to take a step forward this year after struggling last season.

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In wake of Indians' decision, Blackhawks stay with team name

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.

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Watson all by himself as Texans lose 36-7 to Bears

CHICAGO (AP) — No Brandin Cooks, Will Fuller or Randall Cobb. No David Johnson, either.

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Watson all by himself as Texans lose 36-7 to Bears

CHICAGO (AP) — No Brandin Cooks, Will Fuller or Randall Cobb. No David Johnson, either.

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Bears on 6-game skid after blowing late lead against Lions

CHICAGO (AP) — Mitchell Trubisky made a critical mistake. Chicago's defense struggled once again. A blocked extra point was costly.

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Bears on 6-game skid after blowing late lead against Lions

CHICAGO (AP) — Mitchell Trubisky made a critical mistake. Chicago's defense struggled once again. A blocked extra point was costly.

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Cubs non-tender OFs Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora Jr.

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. became free agents Wednesday when the Chicago Cubs declined to offer contracts to two key players from their historic 2016 World Series championship.

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Cubs non-tender OFs Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora Jr.

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. became free agents Wednesday when the Chicago Cubs declined to offer contracts to two key players from their historic 2016 World Series championship.

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Ramsey, No. 19 Northwestern top No. 10 Wisconsin 17-7

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Every clutch play by Peyton Ramsey. Every big hit by Northwestern's defense. It was all designed to send a message.

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Ramsey, No. 19 Northwestern top No. 10 Wisconsin 17-7

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Every clutch play by Peyton Ramsey. Every big hit by Northwestern's defense. It was all designed to send a message.

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Ramsey, No. 19 Northwestern top No. 10 Wisconsin 17-7

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Every clutch play by Peyton Ramsey. Every big hit by Northwestern's defense. It was all designed to send a message.

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Ramsey, No. 19 Northwestern top No. 10 Wisconsin 17-7

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Every clutch play by Peyton Ramsey. Every big hit by Northwestern's defense. It was all designed to send a message.

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Bears hampered by same offensive issues in loss to Vikings

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears changed play-callers, and nothing changed.

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Bears hampered by same offensive issues in loss to Vikings

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears changed play-callers, and nothing changed.

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Cleveland's Bieber, Cincinnati's Bauer win Cy Young Awards

Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer love to talk pitching. They bonded as teammates with the Cleveland Indians, and stayed in touch after Bauer was traded to the Cincinnati Reds last year.

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Cleveland's Bieber, Cincinnati's Bauer win Cy Young Awards

Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer love to talk pitching. They bonded as teammates with the Cleveland Indians, and stayed in touch after Bauer was traded to the Cincinnati Reds last year.

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Cleveland's Shane Bieber unanimously wins AL Cy Young Award

Cleveland Indians ace Shane Bieber was the unanimous winner of the AL Cy Young Award on Wednesday night, capping an impressive rise by the right-hander to one of the game’s best pitchers.

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Kevin Cash, Don Mattingly win Manager of the Year awards

By the time Kevin Cash pulled Tampa Bay ace Blake Snell from the last game of the World Series, he had already been voted Manager of the Year in the American League.

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Kevin Cash, Don Mattingly win Manager of the Year awards

By the time Kevin Cash pulled Tampa Bay ace Blake Snell from the last game of the World Series, he had already been voted Manager of the Year in the American League.

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Miami's Don Mattingly wins NL Manager of the Year award

NEW YORK (AP) — Miami's Don Mattingly wins NL Manager of the Year award.

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Brewers' Williams, Mariners CF Lewis win Rookie of the Year

Much like one of his lofty leaps at the wall, Kyle Lewis soared above the field.

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Brewers' Williams, Mariners CF Lewis win Rookie of the Year

Much like one of his lofty leaps at the wall, Kyle Lewis soared above the field.

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Brewers reliever Devin Williams wins NL Rookie of the Year

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams won the NL Rookie of the Year award on Monday night.

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Mookie Betts, Jacob deGrom in the mix for historic NL awards

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts could become the second player to win the MVP award in each league, and New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is in the running for his third consecutive NL Cy Young Award.

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Mookie Betts, Jacob deGrom in the mix for historic NL awards

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts could become the second player to win the MVP award in each league, and New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is in the running for his third consecutive NL Cy Young Award.

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Jacob deGrom, Mookie Betts in the mix for historic NL awards

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is going for his third consecutive NL Cy Young Award, and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts could become the second player to win the MVP award in each league.

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Cleveland ace Bieber among finalists for AL Cy Young Award

Cleveland Indians ace Shane Bieber moved one step closer to winning the AL Cy Young Award when he was announced Monday as one of the top three finishers in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

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Wims' punch part of another tough third quarter for Bears

CHICAGO (AP) — Javon Wims walked right up to C.J. Gardner-Johnson and took a swing. Then he threw another punch before he got tied up as each team flocked to the scrum.

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Wims' punch part of another tough third quarter for Bears

CHICAGO (AP) — Javon Wims walked right up to C.J. Gardner-Johnson and took a swing. Then he threw another punch before he got tied up as each team flocked to the scrum.

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Cardinals decline $12.5M option for INF Kolten Wong

The St. Louis Cardinals have declined Kolten Wong's $12.5 million option, making the Gold Glove second baseman a free agent.

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Cardinals decline $12.5M option for INF Kolten Wong

The St. Louis Cardinals have declined Kolten Wong's $12.5 million option, making the Gold Glove second baseman a free agent.

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Sports business staff grapple with coronavirus world

CHICAGO (AP) — The idea came together while Dan Migala was working on proper hand-washing techniques with his 5 1/2-year-old son, William.

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NBA suspends season; March Madness going without fans

The NBA became the first major American sports league to suspend play because of the coronavirus pandemic, raising questions Wednesday night about the future of college basketball's March Madness and other pro sports.

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Yelich stays quiet amid reports of new contract with Brewers

PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Yelich is staying quiet when it comes to his contract situation with the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Felix struggles in loss

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Gold for U.S. hoops team

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Jeter helps US smash record

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Ya man! - Bolt takes 200M

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Raisman finishes in style

LONDON - Aly Raisman's reaction was right on. She put together a crisp floor routine Tuesday, then mouthed, "Wow" after she saluted the judges.

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US wins medley; Serena grabs gold

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Phelps goes out on top

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Douglas wins all-around gymnastics title

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Phelps sets medals record

LONDON - Michael Phelps' first gold medal of the London Olympics was one special prize.

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Quite a splash

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Jenks finishes Mariners in fashion

CHICAGO (AP) - Former Prairie American Legion standout Bobby Jenks just overpowered the heart of Seattle's lineup, firing fastball after fastball into A.J. Pierzynski's mitt as the crowd roared.

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Danks tames Mariners

CHICAGO - John Danks is on quite a roll, and right at home facing the American League's best pitchers.

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Contenders try to take down Yanks

Everyone's ready to go, from Ichiro Suzuki and the refurbished Seattle Mariners all the way to Roy Halladay and the playoff-tested Philadelphia Phillies. Dustin Pedroia and Boston, they're itching for another shot. Ditto for Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals, and those outdoor-bound Minnesota Twins, too.

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