Sox’s Garcia to start Tuesday
OAKLAND — Freddy Garcia will make his return start for the White Sox Tuesday night against Kansas City.
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Warning flags everywhere as Bears defense falters
There are some bright spots, including rookie safety Al Afalava
If anyone is putting on a happy face about the Bears’ defense, he is doing it with face paint. It’s too early to panic, but it’s not too early to be concerned about what we’ve seen so far. With everyone healthy, this looks like it could be a fairly imposing defense.
Phelps told police he had 1 beer after minor accident
BALTIMORE (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps was driving with an expired, out-of-state license and told police he drank a beer about an hour and 15 minutes before he was involved in an accident, Baltimore police said Friday.
Bears things to watch
Regardless, visitors from Chicago still are curious about more than whether their Buffalo cab driver will unlock the doors before the fare is paid. In order of importance, these are five things to watch closest.
Beer tosser: ‘It was just an impulse move. There’s no excuse for it.’
Expresses regret for action; apologizes to Cubs, their fans and Phillies outfielder
The 21-year-old Cubs fan who threw a beer on a Phillies outfielder said that he got caught up in the “heat of the moment.” “I am a true fan. I love the Cubs,” Johnny Macchione of Bartlett told the Tribune on Friday.
Cubs snap losing skid in a big way
Derrek Lee has 7 RBIs in 4 innings; Randy Wells notches 9th victory
The suddenly re-energized Cubs scored 14 runs in the first two innings in a 17-2 victory over the Pirates.
Sox rally, but could Jose be done?
Alexei Ramirez homer dooms the Oakland A’s
Jose Contreras might have used up his last chance after losing a six-run lead that he had been staked to after two innings.
Gorzelanny eager if not anxious for Wrigley debut
Even though he grew up a White Sox fan in the south suburbs, Tom Gorzelanny said during the last road trip he couldn’t “wait to get to Wrigley Field and hear that [’Go, Cubs, Go’] song at the end of games.”
Chance meeting with Dungy led Eagles to sign QB Vick
PHILADELPHIA — If not for a limousine ride in Tokyo in 2005, quarterback Michael Vick probably would not be back in the NFL today.
2nd round: Woods’ big lead
At 7-under, he leads pack of 5 by 4 strokes
CHASKA, Minn. — A news conference moderator reminded reporters Friday evening that Tiger Woods is the “36-hole leader” of the PGA Championship.