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2 weeks ago

NASCAR uses 3 of its youngest drivers for Rolling Stones collaboration

Zilisch joined fellow drivers Carson Hocevar and Jesse Love for a music video as part of a collaboration between NASCAR and the Stones ahead of the band's 25th studio album, “Foreign Tongues,” which comes out on Friday.

2 weeks ago

Max Homa gets in the British Open because of a short putt someone else missed

Happened thanks to Illinois' John Deere Classic.

2 weeks ago

Jokic reaffirms desire to stay with Nuggets for entire career, plans on waiting to sign extension

Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope Monday to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career. His plan, though, is to hold off on signing his contract extension until next summer.

2 weeks ago

Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal.

2 weeks ago

Giannis, traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks, calling Milwaukee ‘my city, my team, my family’

Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days. First, he had to bid farewell to Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo's time with the Bucks officially ended Monday, when the trade sending him and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and draft capital was approved by the NBA.

2 weeks ago

Cubs sign RHP Jake Woodford, designate RHP Bryse Wilson for assignment

In a corresponding move, the Cubs designated right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment.

2 weeks ago

Cubs fans sing `Take Me Home, Country Roads’ during fog delay at Wrigley Field

The rare Saturday night game at Wrigley started an hour late due to rain, then fog billowed in from the north starting in the second inning and got denser.

2 weeks ago

Chris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic with a 62 and late help from Ben Kohles

“I really like this tournament. They've been super nice to me,” Gotterup said. “To have Patrick out here with me ... it's just so awesome.”

2 weeks ago

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami sent on rehab stint, could rejoin Chicago before All-Star break

Murakami has been sidelined since s uffering a Grade 2 strain on May 29, when he got hurt trying to beat out a double play grounder against Detroit.

2 weeks ago

Briscoe holds off Bell in NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway

Briscoe held off Christopher Bell in NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway, racing to his first Cup Series win of the season.

2 weeks ago

The Cubs are still having their ups and downs, but they can really score runs when they get rolling

The Cubs lead the majors with 10 walk-off victories this season, and the crosstown White Sox are second with seven.

2 weeks ago

UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’

An all-time controversy in the World Cup's 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake.

2 weeks ago

England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.

2 weeks ago

Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season

Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break.

2 weeks ago

Taylor Fritz wins match and style points at Wimbledon. De Minaur also advances

A well-dressed Taylor Fritz impressed again at Wimbledon on Thursday, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round as Princess Kate visited the All England Club.

2 weeks ago

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.

3 weeks ago

Spieth returns to John Deere with an eye on Royal Birkdale practice and FedEx Cup standings

For only the second time in the 11 years since he last won the John Deere Classic, Spieth is returning to the Deere and will skip the Scottish Open the following week.

3 weeks ago

NBA free agency: Norman Powell to Chicago in another All-Star move as teams continue shaping rosters

Powell spent this past season in Miami, where he became an All-Star for the first time and averaged 21.7 points in 58 games with the Heat.

3 weeks ago

Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram agrees to a $75 million, 6-year extension

The 25-year-old Byram was acquired in a trade with Buffalo on June 23.

3 weeks ago

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

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