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Fire-Galaxy a missed opportunity for MLS

Chicago Tribune — It was supposed to be one of the most highly anticipated games of the year.
Chicago Fire5 hours ago

Lloyd hoping to be Orton's primary target

Daily Herald — Now that the Bears have chosen Kyle Orton as their quarterback, they must determine who will be catching his passes.
Chicago Bears5 hours ago

Bears' DE Anderson has thumb surgery

Chicago Tribune — With Mannelly out, long snapper signed Not that the Bears needed another injury, but defensive end Mark Anderson is out for Thursday's exhibition game after undergoing thumb surgery.
Chicago Bears5 hours ago

Soto flattered by MVP talk

Daily Herald — Cubs catcher Geovany Soto said Tuesday he was flattered to be mentioned as a possible candidate for the Most Valuable Player award.
Chicago Cubs5 hours ago

Bears' McGowan a fighter

Chicago Tribune — Brandon McGowan desperately wanted to fall down, but something inside him told him to stand and take his beating.
Chicago Bears5 hours ago

Sox won't rush Crede's return

Daily Herald — Joe Crede was back in action for Class AAA Charlotte on Tuesday night.
Chicago White Sox5 hours ago

Cubs shut out Reds

Chicago Tribune — Rich Harden struck out 10 in seven shutout innings and drove the first run of the game as the Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night.
Chicago Cubs5 hours ago

Cubs confident they can endure stretch run

Daily Herald — With each passing day, the expectations on the Cubs to do something special come October only increase.
Chicago Cubs5 hours ago

Harden pitches Cubs over Reds

Daily Herald — Rich Harden allowed two hits in seven innings, struck out 10 and bunted in the go-ahead run for his first career RBI, leading the surging Chicago Cubs over the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 Tuesday night.
Chicago Cubs5 hours ago

White Sox Blank M's, 5-0

ESPN Video — Nick Swisher and Jim Thome went deep in the White Sox win over the Mariners
Chicago White Sox5 hours ago

Richard seizes opportunity, leads White Sox over Mariners

Chicago Tribune — Clayton Richard showed he learned from his first three starts in a White Sox uniform, pitching out of a first-inning jam and going on to pitch six shutout innings as the Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Tuesday night at U.S. Cellular Field.
Chicago White Sox5 hours ago

Guillen fine with White Sox's fun as long as no one's hurt

Chicago Tribune — General manager Ken Williams put a stop to Mark Buehrle's tarp-sliding career after a lengthy performance during a rain delay in April 2006.
Chicago White Sox5 hours ago

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