Nick Martinelli scored 22 points, Brooks Barnhizer added 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Northwestern men’s basketball held off Montana State for a 72-69 victory on Tuesday. Jabe Mullins hit a 3-pointer for the Bobcats that tied it 67-all with 47 seconds left. Matthew Nicholson answered for Northwestern with an alley-oop dunk and then Ty Berry blocked Brandon Walker’s … [Read more...] about Northwestern beats Montana State 72-69 on Brooks Barnhizer’s double-double; Loyola knocks off Southern Utah 76-72
Chicago Cubs add Owen Caissie and Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster — but DFA Brennen Davis and Adbert Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs opted to protect two prospects Tuesday from next month’s Rule 5 draft. And in the process, the future of two former highly-touted prospects is in limbo. The Cubs added outfielder Owen Caissie and infielder Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster Tuesday and designated for assignment right-hander Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis to open spots. There was … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs add Owen Caissie and Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster — but DFA Brennen Davis and Adbert Alzolay
Barrington man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of north suburban endocrinologist, police say
A 46-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a north suburban endocrinologist he shares a child with, Barrington police announced Tuesday. William R. Zientek is accused of shooting and killing Olga Duchon, 42, Sunday in the 400 block of West Russell Street in what police described as a domestic dispute. Police officers found Duchon around … [Read more...] about Barrington man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of north suburban endocrinologist, police say
Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt wins AL Manager of the Year, Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy takes home NL honor
Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy won National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday after a stellar debut season with the Brewers, while Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt took the AL honors honor after leading the Guardians to 92 wins and a division title in his first year as a skipper at any level. Murphy, 65, led the Brewers to an NL Central title, a 93-69 record and is the franchise’s first … [Read more...] about Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt wins AL Manager of the Year, Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy takes home NL honor
Connor Bedard adjusts his mindset with new Chicago Blackhawks linemates: ‘I can’t handcuff myself’
Usually, Joey Anderson and Jason Dickinson jump on the ice when the Chicago Blackhawks need them to cool off the top scorer on the opposing team. Now they’re being asked to help the Hawks’ own franchise player heat up his offense. Tuesday, against the Anaheim Ducks, Anderson and Dickinson join the top line with Connor Bedard, hoping their disciplined style will result in more … [Read more...] about Connor Bedard adjusts his mindset with new Chicago Blackhawks linemates: ‘I can’t handcuff myself’