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Less than a year and a half into their partnership, Bears general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson can communicate without words. When they’re watching film, Poles senses Johnson’s body language. In a league that this week saw even …

Other than a win, the White Sox got a lot of what they wanted Saturday. Noah Schultz started against the Nationals, and a big crowd was expected at Rate Field because of a windbreaker giveaway. Schultz pitched well in front …

When White Sox catcher Kyle Teel suffered a Grade 2 right hamstring strain on March 10 playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, the expected timeline for his return was 4-6 weeks. As of Saturday, it is unknown when …

A Chicago police officer was killed and another was “fighting for his life” after being wounded in a shooting Saturday morning at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, the city’s top cop said. Police Supt. Larry Snelling told reporters the officers had …

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was uninjured and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents after shots were fired outside the ballroom where the event was being held Saturday night. …

LOS ANGELES — It was a tale of two Cubs center fielders at Dodger Stadium, where the Cubs’ 10-game winning streak succumbed to gravity and the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers — not necessarily in that order — in …

Philip Zinckernagel and Hugo Cuypers scored two goals apiece, Maren Haile-Selassie added a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Fire beat Sporting Kansas City 5-0 on Saturday night at Soldier Field. Chicago (5-2-2) is unbeaten in its last five …

Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Virgo. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day This is a gorgeous day to enjoy socializing with others. Romance is in the air, but …

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together for many years and have raised wonderful children. We have close friends, a beautiful home and, thankfully, our health. She’s my best friend, and the light and love of my life. …

Intermittent fasting is a popular weight-loss strategy. During his years-long effort to fill out his body, young Blackhawks defenseman Sam Rinzel has found the reverse to be true, too: Intermittent eating helps with weight gain. ‘‘The thing that I’ve been …

The Chicago police officer fatally shot Saturday at a Lincoln Square hospital was identified as John Bartholomew, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. Bartholomew, 38, was shot alongside another officer at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, 5140 N. California …

The Bears’ offseason was full of twists, from trading receiver DJ Moore to letting safety Kevin Byard walk to watching center Drew Dalman retire. They made small ripples in free agency. Their draft was notable because of the positions they …

On Saturday afternoon, Myron Stokes stood in a nearly 130-year-old performance venue in Bronzeville. The room was dark, the walls were worn, and the stage was vacant. But he said he could envision what the space was like in the …

After pulverizing the ball while scoring 44 runs on their six-game trip last week, the White Sox must have left their bats at baggage claim upon returning home. With a chance to win a rare third consecutive three-game series, the …

Forgive White Sox left-hander Anthony Kay if his rhythm is a bit off. He has alternated starts and appearances that follow an opener. He has pitched on four, five and six days of rest. But when he starts Monday against …

When the NFL Draft ended Saturday night, the Bears set about negotiating undrafted free agent contracts and sending out tryout invitations for the team’s rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in two weeks. The Bears have had some recent success in …

LOS ANGELES—Eleven o’clock on a Sunday morning, and Cubs catcher Carson Kelly’s attention was drawn to the small group of reporters clustered around Cubs PR man John Steinmiller in a clubhouse doorway, scribbling notes as he spoke. “What’s going on?’’’ …

LOS ANGELES—Two questions hovered over Dodger Stadium in the coolness of an early-spring late afternoon as the buses carrying the Cubs’ traveling party pointed south toward San Diego. The first was this, inspired by the multitude of fans still snaking …

Moon Alert Caution! Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) and important decisions all day after 6 a.m. The moon is in Virgo. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day With your ruler Mars in your sign, you have lots …

As downtown Chicago enters its annual bridge lifting season, raising its historic bascule bridges to allow recreational boats to pass underneath, questions remain about the city’s ability to repair several of them without worsening traffic. When the city reopened the …