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Chicago Journal

Browns rough up rookie QB Fields, slam Bears 26-6

The former Ohio State star completed just 6 of 20 passes for 68 yards and got X-rays on his throwing hand afterward. The Bears' biggest offensive play came on a pass interference that wiped out an interception and gained 48 yards.

Chicago Journal

After threats, killings, no fans allowed at Simeon vs. Phillips football game

The Simeon-Phillips game is one of the biggest of the season for the teams.

Chicagoland News

Barring 'extreme long shot,' Arlington Park racing is ending

Saturday will be the final day of racing for the venerable track that staged the first horse race with a million-dollar purse 40 years ago and brought legitimacy to international thoroughbreds being shipped over to run in North America.

Sports News

White Sox clinch AL Central with victory over Indians

The White Sox, a wild-card team last year, are going to the postseason in consecutive years for the first time in franchise history.

Preps

Week 5: Illinois High School Football Top 10 Poll

Heading into Week 5, here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.

Bears

Fields takes over for injured Dalton, Bears beat Bengals

Coach Matt Nagy said he was "pretty sure" Dalton did not have a serious ACL injury, though the quarterback was to be examined more in the next few days.

Chicago Journal

Wisdom sets Cubs rookie record with 27th HR, beat Brewers

Wisdom breaks the franchise rookie record formerly held by Kris Bryant, who homered 26 times in 2015.

Chicago Journal

College Football Week 3: B1G Summary

Penn State closed the B1G's week with a win against Auburn in the first game on campus between Big Ten and SEC teams since 2011.

Chicago Journal

White Sox blank Rangers 8-0 as magic number drops to 5

Chicago reduced its magic number over Cleveland to five for winning the AL Central and securing a second consecutive postseason berth for the first time in franchise history.

Chicago Journal

Brewers rally to top Cubs 8-5, move closer to division title

Milwaukee beat the Cubs for the 10th straight time. The Brewers' only longer winning streak over a single opponent came in 2008 when they won 12 in a row against Pittsburgh.

Bears

Stafford leads LA Rams past Bears 34-14 in dynamic debut

Dalton passed for 206 yards in his Bears debut, and rookie quarterback Justin Fields rushed for a 3-yard score while getting a handful of snaps in his NFL debut.

Cubs

Schwindel, Cubs rally in 9th, top Pirates, 5th win in row

"I'm just showing up every day,” Schwindel said. “I'm playing first base for the Chicago Cubs and you can't beat it.”