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The Bulls and Dwyane Wade have agreed upon a buyout, sources familiar with the talks said Sunday night. Wade picked up his $23.8 million player option on June 20, two days before the Bulls began a full rebuild with the trade of Jimmy Butler. Wade, who turns 36 this season, has said he'd rather...

The Cubs seek some clarity as they move closer to clinching a playoff berth and facing the Nationals in the first round of the National League Division Series. They're hopeful that left-hander Jon Lester can regain the consistency he's provided throughout most of his career and distance himself...

With the playoffs approaching, Jon Jay continues to lurk as a strong candidate to perform the leadoff duties for the Chicago Cubs. Jay has hit safely in his last five games, hitting .500 over that span with six runs and three RBIs. Jay hit a single in the fourth and scored on a double by Kris Bryant...

Catcher Willson Contreras wasn’t thinking about the right hamstring strain he suffered about six weeks ago as he sprinted to first base on a slow grounder to third in the seventh inning. “I knew that I was going to be safe, that’s why I ran hard,” Contreras said. “I took a chance with a 1-0 (lead)....

Cubs manager Joe Maddon reacts after Jose Quintana's complete-game shutout in the 5-0 win over the Brewers on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras reacts after the 5-0 win over the Brewers and the upcoming series at the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo reacts after the 5-0 win over the Brewers and looks ahead to the series against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana reacts after his complete-game shutout outing against the Brewers on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)

Ben Zobrist reacts after the Cubs' 5-0 win over the Brewers on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)

Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman made clear throughout the last year his belief in the future of Tomas Jurco. Bowman gave up a third-round pick before last season's trade deadline for Jurco, who was languishing in the Red Wings organization. After Jurco couldn't quite crack the Blackhawks'...

Now that the Central Division is all but decided after the Cubs' 5-0 win over the Brewers on Sunday, it's probably time for their fans to start rooting for the Brewers to win the second wild-card spot and carry the momentum through to the National League Championship Series. A rematch of this delicious...

All games on WSCR-AM 670. Season series: Cubs lead 11-4. Monday: 7:15 p.m., CSN. LH Jon Lester (11-8, 4.56) vs. RH Luke Weaver (7-1, 2.05). Tuesday: 7:15 p.m., CSN. RH Jake Arrieta (14-9, 3.43) vs. Carlos Martinez (12-11, 3.63). Wednesday: 6:08 p.m., CSN, ESPN. RH John Lackey (11-11, 4.67) vs....

Negotiations took longer than both sides anticipated, but the Nikola Mirotic saga ended Sunday in the manner that everyone predicted. Mirotic will report to Monday's Media Day activities as a Bull. The restricted free agent forward agreed to a two-year, $27 million deal that contains a team option...

Brandon Saad discusses his return to the Blackhawks after being traded from the Blue Jackets during the offseason. (Chris Hine/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs manager Joe Maddon looks ahead to Sunday's series finale against the Brewers and Monday's opener at the Cardinals on Sept. 24, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)