Saquon Barkley unexpectedly signs one-year deal, reports to Giants training campThe Giants and Saquon Barkley have agreed on a one-contract worth up to $11 million. July 25, 2023
US-born Sarina Bolden now a World Cup star for the Philippines with her game-winning goalThe 27-year-old forward didn’t have a straightforward path to representing the Philippines. Born in Santa Clara, California, Sarina Bolden spent her early sporting years playing for American academies. July 25, 2023
Candace Parker has surgery for a fracture in her left foot; no timetable for her return to the Las Vegas AcesCandace Parker has been playing on a fracture all season for the Las Vegas Aces, but after consulting with doctors, the only option for her to be healthy again and avoid further injury was to have surgery. July 25, 2023
‘I’m having so much fun again.’ How Kyle Hendricks is trying to soak it all in, despite a murky Chicago Cubs future.Kyle Hendricks has given the Chicago Cubs exactly what they needed through 11 outings this season, six of which have been quality starts. July 25, 2023
What we learned from the Chicago White Sox’s 3-6 road trip — and what’s next with the City Series and trade deadlineMost of the national buzz surrounding the Chicago White Sox centers on which veterans will be on different teams by the Aug. 1 trade deadline. July 25, 2023
Rematch time: USA and Netherlands to meet at the Women’s World CupThe United States meets the Netherlands on Thursday in Wellington at the Women’s World Cup. The game is a rematch of the World Cup final four years ago in France, which the Americans won 2-0 for the team’s second straight title in soccer’s biggest tournament. July 24, 2023
NFL suspends Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike indefinitely for gambling on gamesNFL players and personnel are not allowed to gamble while in NFL facilities, disclose any nonpublic NFL information, enter a sportsbook during the NFL season, or maintain any social, business or personal relationships with sports gamblers. July 24, 2023
Former Northwestern football player files 4th lawsuit amid hazing allegations of physical, sexual and emotional abuse in school athleticsA fourth lawsuit was filed Monday against Northwestern University as the school grapples with allegations of a pervasive hazing culture and a toxic environment that extended beyond the football team and into other sports. July 24, 2023
One word to describe QB Justin Fields? 4 questions facing the Chicago Bears as they enter training camp.The Chicago Bears report Tuesday for their second training camp under coach Matt Eberflus, who has a revamped roster to work with. July 24, 2023
Olympic gold medalist, WNBA star Jewell Loyd and brother Jarryd, Niles West alums, open smoothie shop in SkokiePro basketball player Jewell Loyd and her brother Jarryd Loyd, a former pro basketball player, have opened a Smoothie King shop in Skokie. They grew up in Lincolnwood. July 24, 2023
Detroit Lions DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson avoids structural damage to knee after noncontact injury at training campDetroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson does not have structural damage to his right knee after going down Monday with a noncontact injury, a person familiar with his test results told The Associated Press. July 24, 2023
Dog emergency led to ticket for going 140 mph, Minnesota Vikings’ first-round pick Jordan Addison saysMinnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Jordan Addison told the state trooper who clocked him going 140 mph in a 55 mph zone last week that he was speeding because of an emergency involving his dog. July 24, 2023
Is QB Jordan Love the future for the Green Bay Packers? CEO Mark Murphy says it may take ‘at least half a season’ to find out.Green Bay Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy noted the parallels to 2008, when Aaron Rodgers took over as starting quarterback after backing up Hall of Famer Brett Favre for three seasons. July 24, 2023
World Cup ticket sales top 1.5 million in Australia and New ZealandA New Zealand family of five purchased the tickets that took the sales total to 1.5 million for the Women’s World Cup on Monday. July 24, 2023
Chicago baseball report: Trade rumors are swirling for the Cubs and White SoxThe two-game City Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox begins Tuesday at Guaranteed Rate Field. It's part of a big week for both teams as the Aug. 1 trade deadline approaches. July 24, 2023
Column: City Series arrives with both the underachieving Cubs and White Sox at a crossroadsThe first round of the abbreviated City Series between the Cubs and White Sox on Tuesday and Wednesday coincides with the start of Bears training camp, a Bermuda Triangle of madness for the Chicago media. Which way to go? July 24, 2023
Anthony Rizzo ends slump with help of Taylor SwiftAnthony Rizzo turned to Taylor Swift for his new walk-up song — and shook off his slump. July 23, 2023
Chicago Cubs — behind Jameson Taillon’s solid start and Cody Bellinger’s HR — win third straight game ahead of big weekCody Bellinger’s two-run homer in the first inning and a five-run third gave Jameson Taillon all the run support he needed to keep the St. Louis Cardinals in check. July 23, 2023
Evanston residents angry about legal move by city to bypass public discussion on Northwestern stadium projectIn a move that could affect Northwestern's plans to renovate its football stadium, the city of Evanston has asked a judge to remove the stadium’s parking lot from consideration by a special committee that debates disputes over the school’s land use. July 23, 2023
Chicago White Sox squander late lead and lose 5-4 to the Minnesota Twins in 12, drop to 19 games under .500The Chicago White Sox saw a 3-run lead in the ninth slip away and lost 5-4 in 12 innings to the Minnesota Twins. The Sox are a season-high 19 games under .500. July 23, 2023