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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson reacts during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Stevenson High School graduate Brunson wins award as NBA’s clutch player

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is the recipient of the Jerry West Trophy as the 2024-25 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Bryse Wilson (46) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Buxton, Larnach homer to help the Twins beat the White Sox, 6-3

Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach homered help the Minnesota Twins beat the last-place Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Wednesday night. Larnach hit a solo shot in the sixth, his second blast in two games, to make it 4-3. Buxton hit a two-run homer an inning later as Minnesota won its second straight in the series.

The Cubs re-signed infielder Nicky Lopez, left, on Wednesday. He had been with the Angels earlier this season.

Suiting up for Cubs a dream come true for suburban native Lopez

With the Cubs young third basemen struggling defensively, the team brought back veteran Nicky Lopez on Wednesday, while Gage Workman was designated for assignment. Lopez, a Naperville native, spent spring training with the Cubs.

Palatine uutfielder Adrian Santamaria catches the third out of Barrington’s second inning off the bat of Jackson Roberts in a baseball game in Palatine on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

High school scores for April 23

Baseball Aurora Christian 14, Westminster Christian 4 Burlington Central 4, Crystal Lake Central 2 Downers Grove South 11, Willowbrook 5 Elmwood Park 3, Elgin 1 Frem...

Penn State tight end Tyler Warren hurdles Maryland defensive back Kevis Thomas during a game last season.

What happens if Bears’ top draft targets are gone at No. 10?

What are the Bears’ options if their top choices aren’t available with the 10th overall pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft?

Brock Forsey, right, and Steve Sarley on a chukar pheasant hunt in central Illinois.

Sarley: Bears stories will take the place of fish stories this week

I know I said I’d finish the story about the most memorable fish I ever caught, but with the NFL draft this week, I couldn’t resist sharing this story. I’ll come back to the fish story next week.

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty warms up before playing Oregon at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

5 NFL Draft scenarios for Bears at No. 10: From Ashton Jeanty to an edge rusher

As Bears general manager Ryan Poles began his predraft news conference Tuesday, one that is quite limiting in what he can say, he offered a preview of what we can expect ...