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Shane Van Gisbergen, center, waves fans after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Hermanos Rodríguez race track in Mexico City, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Shane van Gisbergen wins the pole for Cup Series race in downtown Chicago

Shane van Gisbergen has won the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race in downtown Chicago. The 36-year-old New Zealander turned a lap at 88.338 mph on a 2.2-mile street course that was made even more treacherous by temperatures in the 90s Fahrenheit on Saturday.
 
Alex Bowman interacts with spectators while walking down a runway during driver introductions before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Aug. 24, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Alex Bowman is looking for a 2nd straight Cup Series win in Chicago

 
Chicago White Sox's Edgar Quero gestures as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 4, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Quero hits 1st homer to back Houser’s gem as White Sox edge Rockies in matchup of MLB’s worst

 
Chicago White Sox shortstop Colton Montgomery holds up the ball after fielding a short fly ball off the bat of Colorado Rockies' Ryan Ritter to end the second inning of a baseball game Friday, July 4, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery makes spectacular over-the-shoulder catch in MLB debut

 
Chicago Cubs' Michael Busch runs the bases and gestures after hitting a two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Cubs break franchise record with 8 home runs, 3 by Michael Busch

 

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Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Illinois Lucky Day Lotto (Evening)

 
Houston Astros' Christian Walker hits a two-run double against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Walker homers and drives in 4 as Astros rout White Sox 10-2

 
Boston Celtics' Kevin McHale (32) drives as David Greenwood (34) of the Chicago Bulls attempts to catch up during NBA action in Chicago, Nov. 18, 1980. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell, File)

David Greenwood, former UCLA star and NBA champion, dies at 68 after cancer battle

 
Philadelphia Phillies' Jesús Luzardo pitches during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Luzardo returns to form with 10 strikeouts and Phillies bats come alive to end prolonged slumps

 
Murals of baseball legends Minnie Miñoso, second from left, and Jackie Robinson, third from left, are covered with plywood after being defaced in Miami's Overtown neighborhood, Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Marlins join efforts to restore defaced Jackie Robinson and Minnie Miñoso mural

 
Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber, right, celebrates with Alec Bohm after hitting a home run against Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Schwarber and Bohm homer, Luzardo strikes out 10 to lead Phillies past Cubs 7-2

 
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese shoots during a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Chicago Sky are struggling out of the gate with a new coach and revamped roster

 

Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros play in game 2 of series

 

Phillies and Cubs meet, winner claims 3-game series

 
Chicago White Sox's Edgar Quero (7) hits a two-run single as Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini watches during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Robert and Smith help the Chicago White Sox top the Houston Astros 4-2

 

Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Illinois Lucky Day Lotto (Evening)

 

Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Illinois Pick 3 Evening

 

Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Illinois Pick 4 Evening

 

Liberty beat the Sky 85-66 to become the 9th team in WNBA history to start a season 9-0

 
Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson reacts after hitting a home run against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mick Abel during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Happ homers twice to send the Cubs to an 8-4 win and hand the Phillies their 10th loss in 12 games

 

US Soccer Federation establishes committee to recommend changes to college sport

 
Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Nola pitches during the second inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Phillies RHP Aaron Nola sidelined 2 more weeks with rib injury

 

White Sox pitching prospect Grant Taylor makes jump from Double-A to perfect major league debut

 
Dallas Wing's Paige Bueckers takes an outside shot on basket during a WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sarah Gordon/The Day via AP)

Chicago, Connecticut and Dallas are still trying to find their way during early part of WNBA season

 
Protestors surround a dumpster that was set on fire in front of the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building during a protest against federal immigration arrests, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Protests over immigration raids pop up across the US with more planned

 
From left, Kime Abduli, Ramon Morales Reyes' attorney, Cain Oulahan, Ramon Morales Reyes' immigration attorney and Christine Neumann-Ortiz, executive director of the Milwaukee-based immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera address the media Friday, May 30, 2025 in Milwaukee about the detention of Ramon Morales Reyes. (AP Photo/Andy Manis,File)

An immigrant Wisconsin man falsely accused of threatening Trump can be released on bond

 
Philadelphia Phillies' Otto Kemp hits a single against Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, June 9, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

A rookie called Otto: Undrafted Kemp gets 3 hits and sparks rally in 1st home game for Phillies

 

Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs play in game 2 of series

 

Meyers leads Astros against the White Sox after 4-hit game

 

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Illinois Pick 4 Evening

 

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Illinois Lotto Million 2

 

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Illinois Lucky Day Lotto (Evening)

 

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Illinois Lotto Million 1

 

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Illinois Pick 3 Evening

 
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) carries as Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) and linebacker Payton Wilson (41) defend in the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Freed, File)

Houston Texans sign former Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb

 
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