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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Jonathan Toews made it clear to the Blackhawks’ new goalie that the team would love to have him here. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Blackhawks | Bowman thrilled about Fleury, but knows Chicago Blackhawks younger players must keep improving

After getting the shocking news that he'd been traded, goalie Marc-Andre Fleury just needed some time to give the thumbs up that he'd be OK joining the Chicago Blackhawks. Now that Fleury's on board, there's a lot to smile about for the Hawks.
Chicago Cubs' Rafael Ortega celebrates his home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Cubs | Chicago Cubs might have a few players to watch the rest of the way

The next two months could get dreary for the Chicago Cubs, but there are a few things worth watching that could play a role in how quickly this team can rebuild.
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jimmy Lambert delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

White Sox | Chicago White Sox intent on getting starting rotation rest before playoffs

With a spot in the playoffs all but locked up, the Chicago White Sox are focused on getting the starting rotation needed rest over the final two months of the regular season.
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Blackhawks | Blackhawks to make findings of independent investigation public

The Chicago Blackhawks have pledged to make public the findings of law firm Jenner & Block, which is conducing an investigation into sexual abuse charges filed by a former Hawks player against former video coach Bradley Aldrich.
Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles looks to pass during practice in Lake Forest on Thursday.
Bears | Bears' Foles wouldn't mind one-way ticket to Indianapolis
Sean Hammond: With news of Carson Wentz's injury, Bears backup Nick Foles said he wouldn't mind a trade to Indy.
Simone Biles, of the United States, performs on the balance beam during the artistic gymnastics women's apparatus final finishes performs on the balance beam during the artistic gymnastics women's apparatus final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Sports | Simone Biles returns to Olympic competition, wins bronze on beam
Gymnast Simone Biles earned her seventh Olympic medal and second in Tokyo with a third-place finish in the balance beam final on Tuesday, a week after she took herself out of several competitions to deal with a mental block that prevented her from twisting while performing.
Chicago Bears Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton looks to pass during Saturday’s practice in Lake Forest.
Bears | While Bears' Fields learns the ropes, Dalton is ready to roll now
Sean Hammond: Andy Dalton was quick to give advice to rookie quarterback Justin Fields during practice Monday.
Karsten Warholm, of Norway, third left, celebrates as he wins the gold medal ahead of Rai Benjamin, of United States in the final of the men’s 400-meter hurdles at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Sports | Best race ever? Warholm wins record-setting hurdles race
This gathering of the world's best 400-meter hurdlers Tuesday produced a gold medal for Norwegian Karsten Warholm, a world record, a masterpiece and slice of history. It also might have been one of the best races ever run.
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, of Puerto Rico celebrates after winning the gold in the women’s 100-meters hurdles final at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday in Tokyo, Japan.
Bears | Sister of Bears' Quinn, wins Olympic gold in 100-meter hurdles
Sean Hammond: Sister of Bears' Quinn, wins Olympic gold in 100-meter hurdles
United States players embrace after being defeated 1-0 by Canada during a women’s semifinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Kashima, Japan.
Sports | USA women's soccer team upset by Canada (and other local results)
See how local athletes fared in soccer, women's volleyball and the pole vault at the Olympics.
United States' Carli Lloyd leaves the field after being defeated 1-0 by Canada during a women's semifinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Pro Sports | The US women will no doubt look different after the Olympics
The Olympics may be the last major soccer tournament for a few of the biggest stars on the U.S. women's national team like forward Carli Lloyd
Bears linebacker Robert Quinn fights through the block of Giants offensive lineman Andrew Thomas on his way to stripping quarterback Daniel Jones during their game last season at Soldier Field.
Columns | Quinn -- and the Bears -- looks forward to a greatly improved year
Everyone expected a mighty Robert Quinn when the Bears signed the 31-year-old, 10-year veteran to a $70 million free agent deal last season, but it isn't what they got.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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