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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

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Light stands near the “Field of Dreams” movie site are seen in June in Dyersville, Iowa. Major League Baseball has reportedly canceled the Aug. 13 game between the White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals.

White Sox | Reports: 'Field of Dreams' game canceled; White Sox will play in Iowa next season

The "Field of Dreams" game between the White Sox and Cardinals scheduled Aug. 13 has reportedly been canceled. The Sox are expected to return to Iowa for the game in 2021.
The NHL, with playoff teams such as the Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers, have done well staying healthy while in the bubble. “Nothing is risk free,” Commissioner Gary Bettman said.

Columns | Rozner: While MLB burns, NBA and NHL keeping it cool

While the MLB season hangs by a thread, NHL and NBA players seem committed to getting this right. It's impressive.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Cubs | Mills, two relievers combine to shut out KC

Alec Mills gave the Cubs another quality start Monday. He and two relievers combined for a 5-hit shutout as the Cubs beat Kansas City 2-0.
Nomar Mazara during the Chicago White Sox practice at the Schaumburg Boomers Stadium Thursday in Schaumburg.

White Sox | White Sox reinstate Mazara from injured list

Right fielder Nomar Mazara, who has been on the injured list since July 21 for undisclosed reasons, has been reinstated. Mazara's expected to be in the White Sox's starting lineup at Milwaukee tonight.
While Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky wasn’t the greatest last season, he was far from the worst problem.
Bears | Bears film study: Offense in '19 had bigger problem than Trubisky
During the quarantine, Mike McGraw examined the Bears' coaches film from 2019 and discovered maybe it's not all Mitch Trubisky's fault after all.
Chicago Cubs’ Nico Hoerner, left, celebrates with Kris Bryant, right, after a triple play during the seventh inning of the team’s baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Shogo Akiyama lined out to Bryant to start the play. Bryant returned to the Cubs’ lineup Monday night after missing two games with a stomach issue. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cubs | Cubs trying not to worry about trip to St. Louis
The St. Louis Cardinals are up to 13 positive COVID-19 tests among players and staff members. Their upcoming series in Detroit was postponed, which means the next game on their schedule is Friday against the Chicago Cubs.
Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host "Tailgating with Dave and Kevin" in a podcast format.
Prep Football | PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin
PODCAST: On this special edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin we talk to Naperville North athletic director Bob Quinn about the new IHSA return-to-play plan.
Glenbrook South softball coach Dana Boehmer, right, who is an Elk Grove graduate, is looking forward to getting back on the field with her team in 2021.
Prep Sports | Not all spring coaches happy with new schedule
Spring sports coaches react to new schedule.
Matt LaCosse of the New England Patriots, a Naperville North graduate, has opted out of the 2020 NFL season.
NFL | Suburban grads LaCosse, Vitale opt out of NFL season
Naperville North graduate Matt LaCosse and Wheaton Warrenville South graduate Dan Vitale are opting out of their NFL seasons with the New England Patriots because of COVID-19 concerns.
Prep Sports | Clubhouse Chatter: If crowds were limited/precautions taken, would you sit outside with your family at an MLB game?
Clubhouse Chatter: If crowds were limited/precautions taken, would you sit outside with your family at an MLB game?
Warren tennis player Collin Sorge holds his plaque and sign acknowledging him as the 2020 Pitchford Sportsmanship Award winner.
Prep Sports | Warren's Sorge nets sportsmanship award
Despite the absence of a 2020 boys tennis season, Warren senior Collin Sorge still won, netting the 2020 Pitchford Sportsmanship Award.
College Sports | Northwestern pauses football workouts due to COVID-19 concerns
Northwestern became the latest college football team to pause summer workouts due to COVID-19 concerns, the school said in a statement Monday.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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