Nearly 2 months later, the Cubs finally go home to Chicago for their Wrigley Field opener on Friday

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pull out the hand warmers. Seiya Suzuki is headed home to Wrigley Field at last, and he promises to be well prepared for whatever chilly elements he faces in an unpredictable Chicago spring. “Is Chicago warm yet?” the right fielder inquired with a grin, standing at his locker Wednesday after … Read more

Tori McKinney scores a season-high 26 points, Minnesota beats Belmont 75-63 to win WBIT championship

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Freshman Tori McKinney scored a season-high 26 points, Mallory Heyer had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and Minnesota beat Belmont 75-63 on Wednesday night to secure the WBIT championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Minnesota (25-11) appeared in a national postseason tournament championship game for the second straight season after losing to Saint Louis … Read more

Mitchell Republic Midweek Update April 2 with Chase Kristensen and Luke Hagen – Mitchell Republic

MITCHELL — There’s quite a bit of construction going on a Wild Oak Golf Course. On Wednesday morning, workers were ripping out trees and renovating the new-look course as it changes ownership to Chase Kristensen, of Mitchell. A massive hole has been dug out of where the former driving range was located. Kristensen, a former … Read more

Talks regarding 18th game could start soon

For the 18-game season, it’s a question of “when” and not “if.” And the “when” could be coming soon. Per a source with knowledge of the dynamics, talks between the NFL and the NFL Players Association could begin as soon as June or July. The addition of another regular-season game is widely regarded as inevitable. … Read more