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LaVine, DeRozan each score 23 points; Bulls rout Hornets
Chicago jumped out to a 19-5 lead midway through the first quarter, with six Hornets turnovers leading to 10 points. The Bulls, who never trailed, pushed the lead to 16 at the half behind a series of LaVine drives and DeRozan mid-range jumpers.
Blues win 5-3 to hand Blackhawks 7th straight defeat
It was the seventh consecutive loss for the Blackhawks, who dropped into a tie with Columbus for last place in the overall NHL standings with 54 points each.
Vaughn's double lifts White Sox over Astros 3-2 in opener
White Sox ace Dylan Cease allowed two hits and a run with 10 strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings in his first opening-day start. Kendall Graveman (1-0) worked a scoreless eighth for the win.
Swanson, Stroman help Cubs beat Brewers 4-0 on opening day
Stroman struck out eight and walked three in the first start of his second season with the Cubs. Keegan Thompson and Brad Boxberger each got three outs before Michael Fulmer finished the four-hitter.
LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers past Bulls 121-110
Nikola Vucevic had 29 points, 12 rebounds and six assists for Chicago in its second straight loss. DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points, and reserve Coby White had 17 points and nine assists.
Stars get goals from 4 players, beat skidding Blackhawks 4-1
Chicago's attack was so weak through the first two periods that some United Center fans sarcastically cheered their team’s shots on goal. The Blackhawks didn’t manage one until Lukas Reichel fired from high in the slot at 13:49 of the first period.
Hoerner, Cubs agree to $35 million, 3-year deal
Hoerner is coming off a breakout season, batting .281 with a career-best 10 homers, 55 RBIs and 20 steals in 135 games. He played in a total of 112 games over his first three years in the majors.
Elias Pettersson's 2 goals lifts Canucks over Blackhawks 4-2
The Canucks won their third straight and sent the Blackhawks to their fifth straight defeat.
Bulls spoil LeBron's return with 118-108 win over Lakers
Zach LaVine scored 32 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 118-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday for their seventh win in nine games.
American League Central Preview 2023
From the breakout performances of young talents to the strategic off-season acquisitions, we'll explore the key storylines and potential game-changers in the race for the AL Central crown.
