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Saturday, May 21, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Umpires, left, call for calm while Chicago White Sox third base coach Joe McEwing (99), second from right, holds back White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) during a game against the New York Yankees, Saturday May 21, 2022, in New York.

White Sox | 'Racist comment' ignites blowup between White Sox's Anderson, Yanks' Donaldson

During Saturday's White Sox-Yankees game in New York, Tim Anderson and Josh Donaldson got into it again. After the Sox's 7-5 loss, Anderson said Donaldson twice called him Jackie, in reference to Jackie Robinson. "He made a disrespectful comment," Anderson said.
Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson speaks during a news conference Wednesday, May 17, 2022, at the team’s practice facility in Lake Forest.

Bears | Bears' Johnson thinks rookie defensive backs should be thrown 'in the fire' with first-stringers

When Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson was a rookie second-round draft pick in 2020, he didn't have much time to adjust to the pro game. He started in Week 1 for former defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano's defense.
Bears running back David Montgomery celebrates his touchdown run against the New York Giants on Jan. 2, 2022, at Soldier Field.

Columns | Arkush: Running back should be bright spot for Bears

The Bears don't figure to be very good next season, but running back should be a bright spot. David Montgomery performs at a Pro Bowl level when healthy, Khalil Herbert showed tremendous promise as a rookie, and Darrynton Evans and Trestan Ebner are intriguing depth pieces.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly, left, talks with catcher Willson Contreras during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Chicago, Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cubs | Before injuring hamstring, Cubs' Contreras says he's at peace with contract status

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras was ejected for arguing a called third strike on Friday, then left Saturday's loss to Arizona in the third inning with right hamstring tightness. The Cubs bullpen couldn't hold a 4-0 lead.
Chicago Wolves forward Andrew Poturalski led the American Hockey League with 101 points this season.
Columns | O'Donnell: Is next Chicago champ about to wolf one down in Rosemont?
Next Chicago champion? The Wolves always seem to be in the conversation.
Baseball Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins talks to reporters after the Cubs unveiled a statue honoring the former Cubs pitcher Friday at Wrigley Field.
Columns | Jenkins' durability has no modern comparison
With the Cubs unveiling a statue outside Wrigley Field of Hall of Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins on Friday, it's a good time to remember how amazingly durable the Canada native was during his playing career.
Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong runs drills during minor league spring training Feb. 28, 2022, in Mesa, Ariz. He was acquired from the New York Mets in the Javy Baez trade in 2021.
Cubs | Cubs farm teams are rolling, but Hoyer not ready to judge last year's trades
The Cubs minor league teams are all faring well, but president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer isn't ready to declare any meaningful achievement with the prospects acquired in last year's trades of several opoular veterans.
Author, comedian and comedy historian Nick Santa Maria.
Columns | Zalusky: Here's the 'why' behind 'Who's on First?'
Tracing the historical roots of the hysterical "Who's on First?" routine of Abbott and Costello.
St. Viator’s Kathleen Fitzpatrick carries the baton for the Lions in the 1,600-meter relay during the Class 2A girls state track preliminaries at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Friday.
Prep Sports | Girls track and field: St. Viator's Scales stars at state prelims
St. Viator junior Emmi Scales is peaking at the right time of the season.
Naperville North’s Madeline Andelbradt clears the high jump bar during the Class 3A girls state track preliminaries at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Friday.
Prep Sports | Girls track and field: Neuqua Valley's Brown, Ukawuba star at state prelims
Inara Ukawuba already has state hardware from her freshman year at the Class 3A girls track and field finals. But the Neuqua Valley sophomore has a dynamite classmate in Zawadi Brown.
Glenbrook South’s Abigail Milott competes in long jump during the Class 3A girls state track preliminaries at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Friday.
News | Images: IHSA class 2A and 3A girls state track preliminaries
High schools from around the suburbs competed in the girls state track preliminaries Friday at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.
Prep Sports | Girls soccer: Central wins battle of Crystal Lake for regional title
Crystal Lake Central's Kaitlin Gaunaurd was impressed Friday by Crystal Lake South's improvement from the teams' regular-season meeting.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Glenbrook South’s Abigail Milott competes in long jump during the Class 3A girls state track preliminaries at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Friday.
IHSA class 2A and 3A girls state track preliminaries
The Chicago Dogs hosted the Gary SouthShore Railcats for its 2022 baseball season opener on Friday, May 13 at Impact Field in Rosemont. Before the game players Johnathon Tripp (34) and AJ Kullman (39) signed autographs.
Chicago Dogs and Kane County Cougars home openers
Glenbard West’s Paxton Warden, right, goes to the basket against Whitney Young’s Daniel Johnson in the Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center in Champaign Saturday.
Glenbard West, Whitney Young play for Class 4A state boys basketball title
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