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Chicago Cubs
ubs catcher Willson Contreras (right) celebrates with third baseman Kris Bryant (17) after hitting a home run.
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Preview: Season Of Reckoning Upon Cubs

After a disappointing 2018, the Cubs open at the Rangers on Thursday.

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Chicago Bears
Tarik Cohen
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Bears, Packers To Kick Off 2019 Season

The Bears will host the Packers at Soldier Field on Thursday, Sept. 5.

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Chicago Cubs
Cubs manager Joe Maddon, left, and president of baseball operations Theo Epstein have a conversation in 2015.
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Bernstein: Epstein Is Maddon-Proofing His Cubs

Theo Epstein is taking more control back with a firmer hand.

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Chicago Bears
Bears general manager Ryan Pace
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Gabriel: Lack Of Premium Picks Alters Bears' Prep

The Bears don't own a first- or second-round pick -- but still could have an edge.

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Chicago Cubs
Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein
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Cubs Still Considering Adding To Roster

The Cubs are eyeing the trade market and waiver wire for help at several spots.

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Chicago Bears
Bears general manage Ryan Pace
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Bears' Ryan Pace Named NFL's Executive Of Year

The award is voted on by executives from all 32 NFL teams.

Chicago Cubs
Cubs outfielder Ian Happ
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Cubs' Ian Happ To Open Season At Triple-A Iowa

"He's not happy," manager Joe Maddon says.

Chicago White Sox
White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez
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Jimenez 'Proud' Of Long-Term Union With White Sox

"Eloy checks all the boxes," general manager Rick Hahn says.

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Chicago White Sox
White Sox prospect Eloy Jimenez
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Sox Officially Sign Jimenez To Long-Term Deal

The deal could pay Eloy Jimenez up to $75 million over eight years.

Chicago Cubs
Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish
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Cubs Could Push Yu Darvish Back In Rotation

Darvish is dealing with a blister on his throwing hand.

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Chicago Bears
LSU kicker Cole Tracy
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Bears May Land Their Next Leg In Draft

The Bears are still searching for an answer after releasing kicker Cody Parkey.

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Chicago Cubs
Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks
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Hendricks' Goal In 2019: Keep Doing What He Does

"Keep it as simple as you can," Kyle Hendricks says.

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