Shota Imanaga lined up to start home opener in debut

MESA, Ariz. — Wrigley Field is lined up to be the backdrop to Shota Imanaga’s first major-league start. Barring any injuries in the final days before the regular season begins, the Chicago Cubs’ current rotation order has the Japanese lefty scheduled to start their home opener on April 1 against the Colorado Rockies. “I’m very… Continue reading Shota Imanaga lined up to start home opener in debut

Hannah Hidalgo’s double double paces Notre Dame to 81-67 win over Kent State in women’s NCAA opener – Chicago Tribune

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Sonia Citron scored 29 points and Hannah Hidalgo added a double-double with 14 points and 11 assists to help No. 2-seed Notre Dame beat 15th-seeded Kent State 81-67 on Saturday in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Citron was 13 of 20 from the field in tying a career high for points. Hidalgo… Continue reading Hannah Hidalgo’s double double paces Notre Dame to 81-67 win over Kent State in women’s NCAA opener – Chicago Tribune

Red Stars win home opener, Fire earn draw

Julia Bianchi and Maxi Rall scored their first NWSL goals, helping the Chicago Red Stars beat Seattle Reign FC 2-1 on Saturday in their home opener at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. Alyssa Naeher became the first NWSL goalie to win 50 matches with one club for the Red Stars, who improved to 2-0-0 for the… Continue reading Red Stars win home opener, Fire earn draw