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FRI, 9/30/2022

Friday, September 30, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney catches a ball on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Chicago. Mooney stayed in uniform after the game and took a JUGS machine drill on the field.

Bears | Still unhappy with his play last week, Bears WR Mooney is putting the work in

See how and why a frustrated Darnell Mooney returned to Soldier Field after the Chicago Bears' 23-20 victory over Houston last Sunday.
Associated Press Goran Dragic, left, is challenged by Poland’s Aaron Cel during the Eurobasket match between Slovenia and Poland in Berlin on Wednesday. Dragic, 36, joined the Bulls after logging some heavy minutes for Slovenia at the European Championships.

Bulls | Dragic might need some breaks as he gets started with Bulls

Goran Dragic, 36, joined the Bulls after logging some heavy miniutes for Slovenia at the European Championships. He also laughed off the memory of being on the wrong end of a famous Derrick Rose dunk.
Through three games, Fields is 23-for-45 passing for 297 yards. For many NFL quarterbacks, that stat line could be achieved in one game. Fields has thrown 2 touchdowns and 4 interceptions.

Bears | Despite QB Fields being last in league, Bears OC says playbook is already wide open

Some Bears fans might want their team to open up the playbook a little bit more for Justin Fields, the second-year quarterback with so much of the team's hopes riding on his shoulders. But in the eyes of Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, the playbook is already wide open.
An artist's rendering shows the proposed $5 billion Chicago Bears redevelopment of the Arlington Park property viewed from the southwest. The plan calls for a football stadium and adjoining mixed-use entertainment district.

Special Report | 1ST AND LONG: One year down, many years to go before Bears play in Arlington Heights

Bears officials have cautioned there's a long way to go -- perhaps a decade -- before the first snap at a new stadium on the old racecourse grounds. The tentative $197.2 million deal could change the face of the region and a storied NFL franchise for decades to come.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is examined during the first half of the team’s NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati.
Pro Sports | Dolphins QB Tagovailoa suffers scary injury during loss to Bengals
The Dolphins said Tagovailoa was expected to be released from the hospital and fly home with the team.
Chicago White Sox’s Mark Payton celebrates in the dugout after scoring on an RBI-double by Chicago White Sox’s Jose Abreu during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Minneapolis.
White Sox | Orland Park native Payton helps White Sox end losing streak at eight
Payton had 2 hits and an RBI on Thursday.
Chicago Cubs’ Ian Happ heads to first after hitting an RBI single off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez, scoring Seiya Suzuki, background, during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Chicago.
Cubs | Cubs sweep season series against Phillies
The Phillies dropped into a tie for the National League's final wild card berth.
Matt Vezza and the York Dukes host Glenbard West on Friday in a matchup of unbeatens — and the top two teams in the Daily Herald’s Top 20.
Prep Football | High school football: Five storylines to watch in Week 6
Here's five storylines to watch heading into Week 6 of the high school football season
Five-time Gold Glove outfielder Jason Heyward plans to play baseball next season, even if won’t be with the Cubs. Heyward hasn’t been in a game since June 24 because of right knee inflammation. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer said last month that Heyward won’t be with Chicago next year.
Cubs | Heyward plans to keep on playing, even if not with Cubs
Jason Heyward plans to play next season, even if won't be with the Cubs. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer said last month that Heyward won't be with Chicago next year. The 33-year-old outfielder hit .204 with one home run and 10 RBIs in 137 at-bats this season.
The betting windows have closed for now at Arlington Park, but they could come back in another form if the Chicago Bears redevelopment comes to fruition. The team has proposed a sportsbook as part of its vision for the old racetrack site — a notion endorsed by a village panel Wednesday night.
Special Report | Arlington Heights panel endorses idea of Bears sportsbook at Arlington Park
Bettors were able to place wagers on horses for nearly a century at Arlington Park. Should the Chicago Bears redevelopment there come to fruition, fans may be able to put down money on football games and a whole host of other sports too.
Northern Illinois offensive lineman Evan Buss, right, blocks Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.
College Sports | Three Huskies to watch when NIU takes on Ball State
The status of many players is unknown for Saturday's game at Ball State.
FILE - New York Yankees slugger Roger Maris poses with fan Sal Durante in the locker room at Yankee Stadium, Oct. 1, 1961, after hitting his 61st home run of the season. Durante caught Maris' fourth inning home run into the right field seats as Maris broke Babe Ruth's single-season home run record. If Aaron Judge passes Roger Maris, some lucky fan might become this generation's Sal Durante. (AP Photo/File)
MLB | Maris Jr: Bonds, McGwire illegitimate, Judge to be HR king
Roger Maris Jr. considers the home run feats of Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa to be illegitimate and says Aaron Judge should be recognized as the holder of the big league season standard if the New York Yankees slugger hits No. 62
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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