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Brian Urlacher retires from NFL

By Brad Biggs — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:24:00 GMT

Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announced his retirement from the NFL via Twitter on Wednesday, three days shy of his 35th birthday.

Woods: Let's 'move on' from Garcia's 'wrong, hurtful' remark

Tribune news services — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:36:00 GMT

Sergio Garcia apologized for a "fried chicken" jibe aimed at Tiger Woods, and Woods replied that although the remark was "wrong, hurtful and clearly inappropriate," it's time to "talk about golf."

White Sox take down Red Sox, but the news isn't all good

By Mark Gonzales , Chicago Tribune reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:09:00 GMT

But news isn't all good for White Sox as Sale will miss Wednesday start with shoulder tendinitis

Quintana effective Tuesday, but Sale scratched from Wednesday's start.

Bullpen spoils Garza's debut

By Paul Sullivan, Tribune reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:17:00 GMT

Starter throws 5 shutout innings but relievers give up 5 runs in 6th as Pirates rally for 5-4 victory

Cubs fall 5-4 despite 5 strong innings from Garza.

Guilty plea in fatal stabbing of Bears fan in Florida

Staff report — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:11:00 GMT

A Florida man faces a possible life sentence after pleading guilty to fatally stabbing a Lake County man who flew to Jacksonville for a Chicago Bears game last fall, authorities said.

Haugh: Toews must lead way

David Haugh's In the Wake of the News — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:19:00 GMT

Hawks captain needs to break out of slump and take high-scoring teammates with him

Hawks captain needs to break out of slump and take high-scoring teammates with him.

Hawks confidence remains unshaken

By Brian Hamilton , Chicago Tribune reporter — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:51:00 GMT

But down 2-1 in series, they acknowledge Game 4 critical

But down 2-1 in series, Game 4 is critical.

Briggs inherits Urlacher's leadership role

By Brad Biggs — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:20:00 GMT

Calling defensive signals.

Oklahoma tragedy hits home for Bears punter Way

By Brad Biggs — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:37:00 GMT

Bears rookie punter Tress Way has been heartened by the public response in providing aid for Oklahoma storm victims.

Hawks still confident, but Game 4 is 'huge'

By Brian Hamilton — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:00 GMT

A stirred, if not shaken, Blackhawks team re-emerged Tuesday without much more explanation for what happened the night before: They played more or less how they wanted and still dropped Game 3 to the Red Wings.

Danks: Decision due on start

By Mark Gonzales — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:59:00 GMT

Says team will decide after bullpen session today.

Toews' struggles put Hawks in the hole

Steve Rosenbloom — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:14:00 GMT

Steve Rosenbloom: The Blackhawks might have the better talent in their second-round playoff series against the Detroit Red Wings, but they're failing to take advantage of it. Looking at you, Jonathan Toews.

Hawks in danger after 3-1 loss to Red Wings

By Brian Hamilton — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:02:00 GMT

Back-to-back defeats leave them in 2-1 series hole with Game 3 in Detroit

Back-to-back defeats leave them in 2-1 series hole with Game 4 in Detroit on Thursday night.

Bears' Gould vows to be 'just as good'

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Kicker says he has busted his butt to get healthy after hamstring surgery

'I have busted my butt to get healthy,' kicker says.

Game 3 photos: Red Wings 3, Blackhawks 1

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:05:00 GMT

Battle of the Soxes updates

By Mark Gonzales — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:45:00 GMT

Updates from U.S. Cellular Field, where the White Sox open an 8-game homestand against Jon Lester and the Red Sox.

Husband absolves beer-tossing wife at Wrigley

By Paul Sullivan, Tribune reporter — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:25:00 GMT

Ellen Shockley, the beer-tossing wife from the left field bleachers of Wrigley Field, wanted Chicago Cubs fans to know one thing about her: She is not a serial beer tosser.

Stalberg, Handzus in Hawks' Game 3 lineup

By Chris Kuc — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:57:00 GMT

The Blackhawks aren't quite in desperation mode, but they realize the significance of coming away with at least one victory against the Red Wings in the next two games of the Western Conference semifinals to be played at Joe Louis Arena.

Bears release DT Fluellen

By Brad Biggs, Tribune reporter — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:54:00 GMT

No movement on Idonije.

Hawks facing first playoff adversity

Steve Rosenbloom — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:41:00 GMT

Steve Rosenbloom: With home ice, more stars and better depth, the Blackhawks should've controlled play in Game 2 against Detroit. Instead, they couldn't keep up. Embarrassing. This is what adversity looks like for the Hawks for the first time this postseason.

Plenty of room for Sox to improve

By Mark Gonzales — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:47:00 GMT

But hitters make progress during

Sox go 4-3 on road trip.

Hawks lose home ice, but does it matter?

By Chris Kuc , Chicago Tribune reporter — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:34:00 GMT

Team's strong road record, recent history at Joe Louis Arena suggest it doesn't

The Blackhawks were the best road team in the NHL this season with an 18-4-2 record.

One mistake costs Wood, Cubs

By Fred Mitchell — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:33:00 GMT

Lefty allows 2-run, game-tying homer in 7th; Mets go on to win game, series

Mets win series.

It's Bolland time

By Brian Hamilton , Chicago Tribune reporter — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:32:00 GMT

Agitator may be moved up to 2nd line to make it tough on Red Wings

Dave Bolland has bear-hugged and been body-slammed. He has roughed and slashed, and that's just what on-ice officials have deemed officially unacceptable.

Dunn returns to Sox's lineup

By Mark Gonzales — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:52:00 GMT

OK after back spasms.