Wes Kath (left) and Colson Montgomery at White Sox minicamp. (Chicago White Sox photo). Top picks Montgomery, Kath could work way up together through White Sox farm system When the White Sox drafted shortstop Colson Montgomery in the first round and third baseman Wes Kath in the second last summer, it wasn’t hard to look ahead and envision the high schoolers holding … [Read more...] about Left side of the future? Colson Montgomery, Wes Kath might be it for White Sox’ infield
Boy, 6, beaten to death in Round Lake Beach, mother’s boyfriend charged
Tracy Thomas was charged with beating 6-year-old boy to death Feb. 25, 2022. | Adobe stock photo Jayceon Wright was taken to Condell Medical Center in Libertyville after his mother found him unresponsive in their home in Round Lake Beach. A 6-year-old boy died Friday from injuries he suffered at the hands of his mother’s boyfriend days earlier in Round Lake Beach, … [Read more...] about Boy, 6, beaten to death in Round Lake Beach, mother’s boyfriend charged
MLB talks produce progress, anger as deadline approaches
Mets pitcher Max Scherzer signs autographs for fans after players and MLB concluded labor talks Saturday in Jupiter, Fla. | Ron Blum/AP Players were angered by the state of negotiations and would not commit to extending talks. After internal discussions, they agreed to meet for a seventh straight day Sunday. JUPITER, Fla. — Major League Baseball negotiations took … [Read more...] about MLB talks produce progress, anger as deadline approaches
Bulls’ struggles against NBA’s elite continue with loss to Grizzlies
The Grizzlies’ Ja Morant scores past the Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan during the second half Saturday at the United Center. | Charles Rex Arbogast/AP Ja Morant had a career-high 46 points, while DeMar DeRozan watched his historic eight-game streak of 35-plus points on at least 50% shooting come to an end. Bigger picture for the Bulls: They slipped to 0-7 against the four NBA … [Read more...] about Bulls’ struggles against NBA’s elite continue with loss to Grizzlies
Fire draw Inter Miami in coach Ezra Hendrickson’s debut
The Fire’s Xherdan Shaqiri fights for the ball Saturday against Inter Miami. | Getty Images The Fire had the best scoring chance of either team when Stanislav Ivanov rattled the far post with a shot in the 31st minute. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Fire and Inter Miami played to a scoreless tie in their Major League Soccer season opener Saturday. It was the Fire’s … [Read more...] about Fire draw Inter Miami in coach Ezra Hendrickson’s debut