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Thursday, February 25, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert, left, talks to fellow outfielders Micker Adolfo, right, and Eloy Jimenez, second from right, during a spring training baseball practice Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Phoenix.

White Sox | Robert learns from good, bad of rookie season with Sox

Luis Robert had an up-and-down rookie season with the Chicago White Sox. The 23-year-old center fielder says he's learned from the experience and he's looking for a big second year.
Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn adjusts his face covering as he watches players during baseball spring training Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Phoenix.

White Sox | Sox GM Hahn: Abreu delayed by COVID-19 antibody test, is asymptomatic

Jose Abreu might not be in spring training camp with the Chicago White Sox until early next week after testing positive for COVID-19 in January.
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, left, talks with guard Zach LaVine before an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021.

Bulls | Bulls learn tough lesson, but win in overtime

The Bulls couldn't finish off a close game in the fourth quarter, but got the job done in overtime, beating Minnesota 133-126 at the United Center behind 35 points by Zach LaVine.
Video attached to article The prospect of a Chicago Bears move from Soldier Field to the suburbs — including Arlington Heights — have long been a topic of conversation, and surfaced again this week with word that Arlington International Racecourse is for sale.

News | What could be done with Arlington Park? New Bears stadium, Ravinia-style concerts, more ideas

A recurring topic on Chicago sports talk radio, online message boards and social media for years, the possibility of a Chicago Bears move to Arlington Heights is back in the spotlight -- one of many options being floated by local officials and residents now that the fate of Arlington International Racecourse seems sealed.
Chicago Cubs centerfielder Brennen Davis catches a fly ball hit by Kyle Schwarber during an intra-squad baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
Cubs | Cubs add prospect Davis to spring training roster
The Cubs added top outfield prospect Brennen Davis to their spring training roster Wednesday. The 6-foot-3 Arizona native is someone manager David Ross has gotten to know relatively well.
Chicago Cubs’ Jason Heyward, left, is congratulated by Anthony Rizzo after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 7-1 in a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Cleveland.
Cubs | Cubs' Heyward ready for more action in right field
The Cubs don't expect to have a strikeout-heavy pitching staff this season, which means they will be trying to pitch to contact. That's good news for right fielder Jason Heyward.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Dominik Kubalik, top, collides with Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021.
Blackhawks | Kubalik's scoring is down, but Hawks forward is finding new ways to contribute
While Dominik Kubalik would be on pace for 25 goals and 62 points during an 82-game season, the Blackhawks forward would love to be more consistent at even strength. John Dietz takes a look at how that might happen in this piece.
Bulls | Second half of Bulls' season will be hectic
The NBA released the second half of the regular-season schedule on Wednesday and for the Bulls, things will be very busy. But that's obviously the case of every team.
A crane is used to lift a vehicle Tuesday following a rollover accident involving golfer Tiger Woods in the Rancho Palos Verdes suburb of Los Angeles. Woods suffered leg injuries in the one-car accident and was undergoing surgery, authorities and his manager said.
Sports | Lucky to be alive, Woods faces difficult recovery
In a career filled with remarkable comebacks, Tiger Woods faces his toughest recovery of all.
Cubs | Heyward fine with Sweet Home Chicago, even in winter
Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward grew up in Georgia, but talked about his decision to brave the snow and live year-round in Chicago.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com Illinois golf coach Mike Small, here teeing off on the 9th hole during the first round of the 2018 Constellation Senior Players Championship at Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park, likes the makeup of his Illini squad.
Columns | Illini golf team picks up where it left off 11 months ago
The University of Illinois golf team heads south and demonstrates its strength.
Prospect’s Owen Schneider and Elk Grove’s Brandon Burns battle for the ball in a boys basketball game in Mount Prospect Tuesday night.
Boys' Basketball | Prospect earns impressive win over Elk Grove
Prospect's boys basketball team defeated Elk Grove Tuesday night.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 553, Don Vickery photo: Plotting the downfall of one another are these chess club members at Arlington High School in March of 1965. Clockwise from above left are Ferdunand Korndorf, Robert Jenkins, John Simmons and Allan Swaby.
Through the Film Magnifier: Nancy Lopez, AHS chess club, Dallas Green, Blackhawks and more
The Weeknd performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis celebrates on the field after their NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9 to win the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 219, Don Vickery photo: Bridge players concentrate on their cards during a bridge party at Pioneer Park in Arlington Heights in February of 1965.
Through the Film Magnifier: Bill Buckner, bridge clubs, wine tasting, Kristy McNichol and more
In this April 8, 1974 file photo, Atlanta Braves’ Hank Aaron eyes the flight of the ball after hitting his 715th career homer in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta. The 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron’s 715th home run finds the Hall of Famer, now 80, coping with his recovery from hip surgery. The anniversary of his famous homer on April 8, 1974 will be celebrated before the Braves’ home opener against the Mets on Tuesday night.
Remembering baseball legend Hank Aaron
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 52,005, Dave Tonge photo: Tapes are recorded every half-hour by Sportsphone announcers unless there is a breaking story, when they are changed immediately. Pat Benkowski is recording the voice of a quiz winner, the only prize, at the services cramped quarters in the John Hancock building in Chicago in September of 1979.
Through the Film Magnifier: Sportsphone, Steve and Garry, circus tryouts, police dogs and more.
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