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Sox back to .500 as sprint to AL Central finish line begins

Sox back to .500 as sprint to AL Central finish begins

Three-fourths of the way through the marathon baseball season, the White Sox know where they are and what they need to do as the sprint to the finish line begins.

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49ers to bring in QB Culpepper for workout

49ers to bring in QB Culpepper for workout

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The 49ers are adding Daunte Culpepper to their quarterback mix.

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Pujols hits longest HR at Busch stadium

Pujols hits longest HR at Busch stadium

ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols' National League-leading 29th home run in the first inning Sunday night was also the longest at 6-year-old Busch Stadium.

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Bears DE Wootton out 4 weeks with meniscus damage in knee

Bears DE Wootton out 4 weeks (knee)

Chicago Bears defensive end Corey Wootton is expected to miss at least four weeks with meniscus damage in his right knee, according to multiple league sources.

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Keegan Bradley wins PGA playoff in improbable fashion

Keegan Bradley wins PGA playoff in improbable fashion

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Seemingly left in tatters after a triple bogey down the stretch, Keegan Bradley birdied two of his next three to get into an unlikely PGA Championship playoff – then won...

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Guillen not worried about overusing Sale

Guillen not worried about overusing Sox reliever Sale

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen says he isn't worried about overusing left-handed reliever Chris Sale.

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O'Toole sharp in Illinois scrimmage

Freshman O'Toole sharp in Illinois football scrimmage

RANTOUL, Ill. — Illinois offensive coordinator Paul Petrino said the windy conditions and his own disposition prompted him to run the ball more than throw it during Sunday's scrimmage.

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Cubs stay hot, rallying to beat Braves

Cubs stay hot, rallying to beat Braves

ATLANTA — The Cubs did a lot of things wrong on Sunday, striking out 18 times and committing four errors.

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Giants DE Umenyiora ends stalemate, will practice

Giants DE Umenyiora ends stalemate, will practice

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora is returning to work for the New York Giants without a new contract.

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Ramirez not happy about Hollandsworth's criticism

Cubs' Ramirez not happy about Hollandsworth's criticism

ATLANTA — Darwin Barney had three more hits Sunday and made a diving catch of a Dan Uggla fly ball, helping to end Uggla's 33-game hitting streak.

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Okoye makes solid first impression

Okoye has solid debut with Bears with two sacks

When team comedian Anthony Adams goes out his way to harass you, it's safe to say you must be doing something right.

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Pressure on Bears' offensive line to limit pressure on QB

Pressure on Bears' offensive line to limit pressure on QB

No one expected a masterpiece in the first game for the new-look Bears offensive line.

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Fowles helps Sky beat Silver Stars 85-73

Fowles helps Sky beat Silver Stars 85-73

SAN ANTONIO -- When Sylvia Fowles is on her game, there's few players in the WNBA who can stop her.

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Marlins' Morrison surprised by Triple-A demotion

Marlins' Morrison surprised by Triple-A demotion

MIAMI -- As the news about Logan Morrison's demotion went viral, the Florida Marlins' left fielder and top Twitterer received tweets of support.

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Arizona's Marquis breaks shinbone after hit by line drive

Arizona's Marquis breaks shinbone after hit by line drive

PHOENIX -- Arizona right-hander Jason Marquis broke his right shinbone after getting hit by a line drive Sunday.

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Bears RB Bell making a run for a roster spot

Bears RB Bell making a run for a roster spot

One bright spot for the Bears' offense Saturday night was running back Kahlil Bell, who rushed for a game-high 73 yards on 13 rushes during the 10-3 victory over the Buffalo Bills.

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Biggs, Haugh break down Bears' preseason opener

Biggs, Haugh break down Bears' preseason opener

Video: The Tribune's Brad Biggs and David Haugh analyze the Bears' 10-3 preseason victory over the Bills.

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Reds pitcher Willis leaves game with hand problem

Reds pitcher Willis leaves game with hand problem

CINCINNATI — Reds left-hander Dontrelle Willis left in the third inning against San Diego on Sunday, shaking and flexing his pitching hand.

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Cubs dispute report about Zambrano exit

Cubs dispute report about Zambrano exit

ATLANTA -- The Cubs denied an ESPN report that quoted Carlos Zambrano's agent as saying the pitcher returned to Turner Field with his belongings a couple hours after saying he was retiring and bolting...

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'Field of Dreams' remains on market for $5.4M

'Field of Dreams' remains on market for $5.4M

DYERSVILLE, Iowa -- The eastern Iowa site made famous by the movie "Field of Dreams" is still on the market over a year after its owners put it up for sale at $5.4 million.

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National team wins Under Armour baseball game, 6-4

Bowa's team beats Ripken's team at Wrigley Field

The National team, coached by former major league manager Larry Bowa, topped the American squad, 6-4, in the 2011 Under Armour All-America Baseball Game Saturday at Wrigley Field. The American team...

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10 things to take from Bears' preseason win

10 things to take from Bears' preseason win

Ten things we learned from the Chicago Bears' 10-3 victory Saturday over the Buffalo Bills in the preseason opener at Soldier Field:

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Lillibridge, Flowers in Sox lineup for series finale

Lillibridge, Flowers in Sox lineup for series finale

With Adam Dunn at a family funeral and A.J. Pierzynski nursing  a sore left wrist, the White Sox again are going with Brent Lillibridge at first base and Tyler Flowers at catcher for the series...

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Giants not out to avenge Buster Posey injury

Giants not out to avenge Buster Posey injury

While many baseball analysts were predicting retribution for a May 25 collision at home plate instigated by Scott Cousins that ended the season of star catcher Buster Posey, the defending World Series...

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Soldier Field sod gets passing grade

Soldier Field sod gets passing grade

The Field of Seams that caused the cancellation of the Bears' Aug. 5 Fan Fest practice at Soldier Field appeared transformed into a safe and playable surface for Saturday night's Bears-Bills...

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Long wait worth it for Sox

Sox outlast 2 rain delays to top Royals 5-4

Ozzie Guillen readily admits to scoreboard-watching and he didn't like what he saw Saturday night as his White Sox were playing the Royals: the American League Central-leading Tigers and second-...

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Knox makes big impression — with 70-yard return

Bears' Knox makes big impression — with 70-yard return

Just a few days after losing his starting job to newcomer Roy Williams, Johnny Knox vowed to do whatever it took to regain his role.

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Miller hopes he's toast of Milwaukee

UFC win could give lightweight Miller a shot at title

MILWAUKEE — Jim Miller could be forgiven if he was a little aggravated.

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Big 12 tries to keep Texas A&M as SEC considers adding

Big 12 tries to keep Texas A&M; as SEC considers adding

As the Big 12 pushed to keep Texas A&M;, the Southeastern Conference presidents were set to talk about bringing the Aggies on board.

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Cubs move on with 8-4 win over Braves

Cubs move on from Zambrano with 8-4 win over Braves

ATLANTA — Carlos Zambrano's locker was empty again Saturday at Turner Field, despite the fact Zambrano sent someone back with his belongings late Friday after having second thoughts about his...

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Bears' offense fails to impress in 10-3 victory

Bears' offense fails to impress in 10-3 victory

It took the Bears just more than a week of training camp to name the starting offensive line.

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Irish invaders take Arlington Million and Secretariat

Irish invaders take Arlington Million and Secretariat

Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien sent two colts from his mighty equine empire to Arlington Park on Saturday and the invaders ran off with two of its crown jewels.

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Panthers beat Giants 20-10; Clausen throws TD to Olsen

Panthers beat Giants 20-10; Clausen throws TD to Olsen

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Cam Newton led a pair of field-goal drives in his NFL debut, and Jimmy Clausen threw a touchdown pass to former Bears tight end Greg Olsen to help the Panthers beat the Giants 20-10...

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Packers lose exhibition opener 27-17 to Browns

Packers lose exhibition opener 27-17 to Browns

CLEVELAND — Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass before swapping his helmet for a baseball cap in the first quarter as the defending champion Green Bay Packers opened the...

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NU grad Donald angry at himself after closing double bogey

NU grad Donald angry at himself after closing double bogey

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Some observers have suggested PGA Championship contestants ought to think of Atlanta Athletic Club's 18th hole as a par-5, rather than the par-4 as it's listed on the...

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Banished: Zambrano on disqualified list

Banished: Zambrano on disqualified list

ATLANTA — Nearly four years ago, former Cubs manager Lou Piniella explained why he didn't want Carlos Zambrano to curtail his antics.

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Fire tie Red Bulls 2-2

Fire tie Red Bulls 2-2

HARRISON, N.J. -- Joel Lindpere's 63rd-minute goal allowed the New York Red Bulls to tie the Fire 2-2 on Saturday night and move into third place in the Eastern Conference by themselves.

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Cubs GM apologizes to Braves

Cubs GM apologizes to Braves for Zambrano

ATLANTA — Cubs general manager Jim Hendry called Braves counterpart Frank Wren on Saturday to apologize for Carlos Zambrano throwing at Chipper Jones twice.

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2nd quarter observations: Barber, Okoye impress

2nd quarter observations: Barber, Okoye impress

* Marion Barber is giving the Bears offense more than yards. He's giving it attitude.

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Storm forces Illinois to cut scrimmage short

Storm forces Illini football to cut scrimmage short

RANTOUL, Ill. — A 20-minute scrimmage at Rantoul High School probably didn't show Illinois coach Ron Zook much about his football team.

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Guillen says Zambrano 'embarrassed'

Ozzie on Big Z: 'Very bad and very sad situation'

Calling Carlos Zambrano a "great friend," White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen admitted "it got to the point that enough is enough" and that "he should feel embarrassed, should regret what he said or...

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1st quarter observations: Sod looks good, O-line doesn't

1st quarter observations: Sod looks good, O-line doesn't

If the Bears hadn't canceled practice Aug. 5 at Soldier Field due to shoddy sod, I never would have guessed anything was wrong Saturday in the Bears' exhibition opener against the Bills. It looked...

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Bears' Wootton hurt on opening kickoff, out for game

Bears' Wootton hurt on opening kickoff, out for game

Bears defensive end Corey Wootton injured his knee on the opening kickoff of Saturday's exhibition against the Bills and is out for the game.

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