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Mount Carmel spent the majority of its history running the football, so setting school passing records might not seem particularly impressive on the surface. But Blainey Dowling and Justin Lynch started posting some major statistics when Jordan Lynch took over …

Yoan Moncada is coming back. Out since April 9 with a left adductor strain, Moncada was in the White Sox’ locker room after Sunday’s win and traveled with the team to Anaheim, California. He is expected to be activated Monday …

For at least a few hours, the White Sox don’t have to think about their march to infamy. By beating the Athletics 4-3 on Sunday, the Sox won a series for the first time since June 28-30 against the Rockies. …

I was standing at the bar at Chicago Shakespeare before “Henry V” when I noticed the unsettling figure in gray camo pants, a sweaty gray tank-top, combat boots and a ski mask leaning against one of the lobby’s surrounding glass …

A jubilant crowd packed the streets in the heart of Little Village on Sunday afternoon to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. Paradegoers filled the sidewalks along 26th Street from the historic Little Village Arch to Kostner Avenue. Air horns, ¡Viva México! …

A man was killed and two others wounded in a shooting and stabbing in Humboldt Park on Sunday morning, Chicago police said. A group of people were in a “physical altercation” in the 3100 block of West Luis Munoz Marin …

A man was wounded in a shooting Sunday afternoon in South Lawndale, Chicago police said. The man, 29, was in the parking lot of a gas station in the 2800 block of South Pulaski Road about 4:25 p.m. when a …

DENVER — T.J. Watt and Pittsburgh’s stingy defense throttled rookie Bo Nix on Sunday and Justin Fields, subbing again for an injured Russell Wilson, led the Steelers to a 13-6 win over the sputtering Denver Broncos. Fields threw a touchdown …

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Malik Willis acknowledges he wasn’t ready the last time he had to start an NFL game. The Green Bay Packers quarterback knew he’d be more prepared the next time an opportunity arose. With plenty of help …

MINNEAPOLIS — The struggles Sam Darnold endured through his first five years in the NFL relegated him to backup duty last season with San Francisco, yet another prospect failing to perform like a premium draft pick. He’s been quickly regaining …

DENVER — Veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks is still collecting firsts. In the Cubs’ 6-2 victory against the Rockies on Sunday, he put on a master class of in-game adjustments and execution. The only run he allowed was a solo homer …

DETROIT — Baker Mayfield took one step back, planted his left foot and took off for a zig-zagging, 11-yard touchdown run that gave Tampa Bay the lead for good in a playoff rematch. Mayfield had an 11-yard TD on a …

HOUSTON — Caleb Williams’ second game started much better than his first. The rookie quarterback went 5-for-5 for 55 yards on his first drive Sunday night against the Texans and the Bears kicked a 53-yard field goal to tie the …

HOUSTON — The Bears hoped that resting Keenan Allen’s injured heel all week would allow him to play Sunday. But the veteran receiver was made inactive 90 minutes before kickoff against the Texans. Rookie receiver Rome Odunze, who suffered a …

A male was hospitalized after a shooting in Washington Park on Sunday afternoon, Chicago police said. The male, whose age wasn’t known, was in the 6200 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive about 5:40 p.m. when a vehicle …

LOS ANGELES — “The Bear” came back for seconds in a big way at the Emmys, scoring repeat wins Sunday night four times including best actor, best supporting actor and best supporting actress in a comedy. But “Hacks” was the …

The Sky had a chance to retake their place in the postseason on Sunday. After the Mystics lost to the Dream, they needed a win over the Mercury to return to eighth place. For most of the game, it looked …

Chicago is a special place for Mercury guard Diana Taurasi. Yes, it’s a city that signifies 18 seasons worth of matchups beginning in 2006, including two WNBA Finals meetings. However, before that, it was merely a city some 2,000 miles …

DENVER — When asked about handling the Cubs’ extra-innings loss Saturday, knowing where the team sat in the standings, rookie Pete Crow-Armstrong’s mind went to a conversation with manager Craig Counsell in spring training. “All he wanted from me was …

HOUSTON — Bears coach Matt Eberflus showed faith in his offensive line when he gambled on fourth-and-one at the Bears’ 39-yard line — after Caleb Williams had been stopped for no gain on a third-and-one sneak — with the Bears …