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Pappin, credited with Toronto’s last Cup-winner, dies at 82
Jim Pappin, Toronto Maple Leafs hockey player, c. September 1966. HANDOUT. Originally published October 1, 1966
sports
Blackhawks, Luke Richardson finalize coaching deal
FILE- Montreal Canadiens interim head coach Luke Richardson, left, talks with captain Shea Weber during NHL hockey practice in Brossard, Quebec, on June 27, 2021. The Canadiens take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals beginning Monday in Tampa, Fla. The Chicago Blackhawks are nearing a deal with Richardson to become their next coach, according to a person familiar with the talks who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday, June 24, 2022, on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been completed. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
canada
At least three killed, dozens hurt in Amtrak train crash in Missouri
In this photo provided by Dax McDonald, an Amtrak passenger train lies on its side after derailing near Mendon, Mo., on Monday, June 27, 2022. The Southwest Chief, traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago, was carrying about 243 passengers when it collided with a dump truck near Mendon, Amtrak spokeswoman Kimberly Woods said. (Dax McDonald via AP)
sports
Blackhawks’ Meghan Hunter becomes fourth woman named NHL assistant GM
The Chicago Blackhawks logo is shown on a jersey in Raleigh, N.C., on May 3, 2021. The gutwrenching details of the sexual violence suffered by Chicago Blackhawks prospect Kyle Beach rocked the NHL in 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Karl B DeBlaker
baseball
Harrison lifts White Sox over Blue Jays 7-6 in 12 innings
Chicago White Sox's Josh Harrison (5) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off RBI single to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 in twelve innings of a baseball game Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
baseball
Vaughn gets four hits as White Sox beat Blue Jays 8-7
Chicago White Sox's Andrew Vaughn watches his homer off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, June 20, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
review
Chicago gives more razzle-dazzle than ever in Donna Feore’s new production at the Stratford Festival
Chelsea Preston as Roxie Hart with members of the company in Chicago. Stratford Festival 2022. Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann.
baseball
Manoah in form, Hernandez homers as Jays beat White Sox 8-3 for 8th straight victory
Toronto Blue Jays’ starting pitcher Alek Manoah throws against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning of American League baseball action in Toronto on Thursday, June 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
baseball
Blue Jays go deep three times in 7-3 victory over White Sox
Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr (13) is caught attempting to steal second base by Chicago White Sox short stop Danny Mendick (20) in the fifth inning of American League baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
baseball
Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk homers twice in 6-5 win over White Sox
TORONTO, ON - MAY 31: Alejandro Kirk #30 of the Toronto Blue Jays, alongside interpreter Hector Lebron, gets doused with water by teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 as Sportsnet's Hazel Mae avoids the splash after the Blue Jays defeated the Chicago White Sox in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on May 31, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
soccer
Toronto FC, Chicago Fire meet Saturday with both teams badly in need of points
May 21, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; D.C. United defender Julian Gressel (31) dribbles the ball as Toronto FC forward Ayo Akinola (20) chases in the second half at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
world
Two people dead, seven wounded after shooting in Chicago
Chicago police work at the scene of a shooting near East Chicago Avenue and North State Street in the Near North Side neighborhood, Thursday, May 19, 2022 in Chicago. (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
world
Teen charged in fatal shooting near Chicago ‘Bean’ sculpture
Chicago police block traffic near State and Monroe streets after crowds of young people flooded the Loop after a fatal shooting in Millennial Park in Chicago, late Saturday, May 14, 2022. (Tina Sfondeles/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
world
Teen gunned down near Chicago’s ‘Bean’ tourist attraction
basketball
Suns overcome Booker’s absence to beat Pelicans for 2-1 lead
Apr 22, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) fights for a rebound with Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) and center Bam Adebayo (13) during the second half during game three of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
hockey
Gaudreau, Markstrom help Flames beat Blackhawks 5-2
Apr 18, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Calgary Flames center Blake Coleman (20) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
basketball
Bulls halt skid with victory over Raptors
Chicago Bulls' Zach LaVine, right, drives two the basket as Toronto Raptors' Fred VanVleet defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 21, 2022, in Chicago. The Bulls won 113-99. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
hockey
Jets’ Harkins scores twice in 6-4 win over Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) cannot make the save on a goal by Winnipeg Jets center Jansen Harkins (12) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
hockey
Chicago Blackhawks rally to defeat Ottawa Senators 6-3
Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) and Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Hagel (38) watch as goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, March 12, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
hockey
DeBrincat’s power-play goal in overtime lifts Blackhawks past Oilers
Mar 3, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Dominik Kubalik (not pictured) scores a goal past Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen (19) during the third period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
hockey
Blackhawks beat Jets 3-1 as DeBrincat scores 28th goal of the season
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save on a wrap around attempt by Winnipeg Jets Andrew Copp during the third period of NHL action in Winnipeg, Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Greenslade
hockey
Blackhawks score on first two shots, beat Oilers 4-1
Chicago Blackhawks' Kirby Dach (77) celebrates a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during third period NHL action in Edmonton on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
road sage
Why hasn’t parking dibs taken hold in Canada. Are we too nice?
Andrew Clark
basketball
Balanced attack leads Raptors to overtime win for fourth straight victory
TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 03: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls drives to the net against Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors during the second half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on February 3, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
hockey
Halak, Boeser help Canucks top Blackhawks 3-1
Jan 31, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Carpenter (22) takes a shot on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) with defenseman Luke Schenn (2) defending during the second period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
basketball
DeMar DeRozan powers Bulls to 111-105 win over Raptors
Chicago Bulls' Nikola Vucevic (9) and DeMar DeRozan celebrate Vucevic's three-point basket with 13.9 second remaining in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Chicago. The Bulls won 111-105. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
hockey
Habs lose to Chicago, own NHL’s worst record after Cup run
Chicago Blackhawks center Philipp Kurashev (23) scores the winning goal against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) and center Mike Hoffman (68) as Blackhawks left wing Brandon Hagel, left, celebrates during overtime period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
world
Biden defends COVID-19 pandemic response amid Omicron surge
High school students leave the Fiorello H. La Guardia High School as some students in New York City staged a walkout to urge officials to offer remote learning options due to concerns over safety amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., January 11, 2022. REUTERS/Mike Segar
football
NFL firings begin on day after finales, from NFC North to AFC East
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, right, before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
football
Chicago Bears make sweeping changes, fire GM Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy
FILE - Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy walks the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. The Chicago Bears decided to make sweeping changes and fired general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy on Monday, hoping new leadership in the front office and on the sideline will lift a struggling franchise. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
basketball
Six Toronto Raptors games receive new dates as NBA reworks schedule
Toronto Raptors' OG Anunoby, left, heads towards the basket as New York Knicks' Alec Burks defends during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, January 2, 2022.&nbsp;The Toronto Raptors officially rescheduled six of their games on Monday.<div>Toronto had three games postponed after either the Raptors or their opponents were placed in COVID-19 protocols. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young</div>
hockey
Matthew Tkachuk scores in third straight game, Calgary Flames top Chicago Blackhawks 5-1
Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) scores past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
canada
More coyotes are adapting to urban areas in Canada. Here’s why they thrive in cities
Reports of coyotes in and around Canadian cities have been numerous over the past year.
hockey
Lawsuit dismissed against Blackhawks in Aldrich case, lawyer says
The Chicago Blackhawks logo is shown on a jersey in Raleigh, N.C., on May 3, 2021. The gutwrenching details of the sexual violence suffered by Chicago Blackhawks prospect Kyle Beach rocked the NHL in 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Karl B DeBlaker
basketball
Raptors game against Bulls postponed; Toronto unable to field NBA minimum eight players
Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) looks for the shot under guard from Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) as teammates DeMar DeRozan (11) and Patrick Williams (44) look on during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
football
Cousins throws for two touchdowns as Vikings beat Bears 17-9
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 20: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings scrambles against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field on December 20, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)