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Trey Mancini, Chicago Cubs agree to 2-year deal
He finished third in 2017 AL ROTY balloting with Baltimore and had an excellent 2019 season. He was diagnosed with colon cancer and missed the 2020 season. He returned in 2021 and won the AL Comeback Player award.
Bears hire Big Ten Commissioner Warren as team president
Warren worked in the NFL for more than two decades, doing stints with the Rams and Lions before settling in with Minnesota in 2005. He was the Vikings’ chief operating officer from 2015 to 2019 and played a big role in their construction of U.S. Bank Stadium.
White Sox closer Hendriks says he has non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks says he has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The three-time All-Star was scheduled to begin treatment on Monday.
Bears get No. 1 pick after Texans rally for win at Indy
Chicago will pick No. 1 for the first time since 1947 and GM Ryan Poles is now officially on the clock.
Concordia University Chicago players sent to hospital after grueling workout
The Division III Cougars, who are 8-2, postponed games that were scheduled for Saturday and last Tuesday.
Bears' Fields to miss finale, ending shot at QB rushing mark
Fields will miss the season finale against the Minnesota Vikings because of a strained hip and Nathan Peterman will start in his place, coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday.
Illinois RB Chase Brown to skip bowl game, enter NFL draft
Brown had 1,643 yards rushing this season, tops among the Power Five conferences. He finishes his collegiate career as the second leading rusher in UIllinois history. His single season yardage ranks third all-time at the school.
Cubs, C Tucker Barnhart agree to $6.5M contract
Barnhart's deal includes a $3.25 million salary for 2023 and a $3.25 million player option for 2024. The agreement includes escalators and performance bonuses that could make it worth $9.5 million over two seasons.
Illinois rewards Bielema with new contract through 2028
Illinois signed coach Bret Bielema to a new six-year contract through 2028 on Tuesday, a big reward for transforming a struggling program into a winner in his second season.
Cubs, SS Dansby Swanson agree to 7-year deal
The Chicago Cubs and Dansby Swanson agreed to a seven-year, $177 million contract on Saturday, adding the All-Star shortstop to their rebuilding project.
