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Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson throws during practice.

Northwestern’s Clayton Thorson has shown resolve on road to starting QB job

August 23, 2019 at 6:37 p.m.

When Clayton Thorson thinks about putting the Northwestern offense on his shoulders this season, he thinks about his right one. He thinks about breaking that shoulder in high school, the...

Northwestern running back Justin Jackson does a drill during practice in Evanston.

Northwestern’s Justin Jackson better prepared for grind this year

August 23, 2019 at 6:37 p.m.

Coming off a breakout freshman season in which he earned All-Big Ten honorable mention, Northwestern running back Justin Jackson says he will be even better prepared this season. "I really...

Pat Fitzgerald glad to define roles of Northwestern quarterbacks

August 23, 2019 at 6:36 p.m.

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald said he was concerned that if he waited much longer, word would have leaked out that redshirt freshman Clayton Thorson will be the Wildcats' starting quarterback...

Adam Eaton scores past Indians catcher Roberto Perez on a wild pitch during the sixth inning at U.S. Cellular Field. The White Sox won 2-1 in 10 innings.

Adam Eaton says his play has nothing to do with money

May 8, 2019 at 7:23 p.m.

Adam Eaton is trying to make up for lost time with a more productive second half to this season. The 26-year-old White Sox center fielder and leadoff hitter is batting...

Avisail Garcia jokes around with players looking on from the Mariners dugout.

White Sox manager Robin Ventura not down despite disappointing season

May 8, 2019 at 7:23 p.m.

Robin Ventura was asked, in so many words, if he was having fun yet? The White Sox manager has seen his team fall short of expectations through 129 games, going...

Sunday’s recap: White Sox 6, Mariners 5 (11 inn.)

May 8, 2019 at 7:21 p.m.

Tyler Saladino singled home Alexei Ramirez in the 11th inning Sunday for his first career walk-off hit as the White Sox beat the Mariners 6-5. The teams split the four-game...

Christian Jones catches the ball on the run as Illinois defensive back Earnest Thomas III pursues at Memorial Stadium.

Northwestern’s Christian Jones has big-play potential, concerns about knee

August 23, 2019 at 6:35 p.m.

Little by little, Christian Jones is learning to trust his body again. The fifth-year senior Northwestern wide receiver, who missed last season with a left knee injury suffered in preseason...

Northern Illinois quarterback Drew Hare is trying to become a better leader for his team.

Drew Hare now unquestioned leader of Northern Illinois offense

August 23, 2019 at 6:35 p.m.

An efficient passer, a relentless runner, a tough competitor — Drew Hare proved to be a more-than-competent quarterback during his first year as Northern Illinois' starter. Now the junior is...

With men on the corners in the sixth inning, White Sox starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija throws against the Blue Jays. Samardzija got his first complete game of the season as the White Sox won 2-0.

Tough first inning again ruins outing for Jeff Samardzija

May 8, 2019 at 7:22 p.m.

First-inning woes continued to plague Jeff Samardzija in Saturday night's 7-6 loss to the Mariners as the first four Mariners reached base and he gave up a two-run homer to...

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager rounds third base with his arms outstretched after his two-run homer off of White Sox starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija during the first inning.

Saturday’s recap: Mariners 7, White Sox 6

May 8, 2019 at 7:22 p.m.

The Mariners struck early with a three-run first inning and held on to edge the Sox 7-6 Saturday night at U.S. Cellular Field. The Sox scored four runs in the...

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