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Northwestern trying to move up Big Ten standings
The Northwestern Wildcats are off to a 2-1 start to Big Ten play, which has them in third place in the Legends Division behind Iowa and Michigan.
Notre Dame No. 5 in BCS standings
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are No. 5 in the 2012 BCS standings. The Alabama Crimson Tide and Florida Gators rank first and second.
Cassidy, McFadden triumph in wheelchair division
Josh Cassidy and Tatyana McFadden were the champions in the wheelchair division at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. McFadden, who is a University of Illinois student, is also a successful Paralympic athlete.
Baysa captures women's race at Chicago Marathon
Sunday's women's race at the Chicago Marathon ended in one of the closest finishes in the history of the event, with Atsede Baysa taking the victory.
MLS Standings 2012: Chicago Fire 2nd In Eastern Conference
The Chicago Fire are in good shape to make the 2012 MLS playoffs.
MLB Standings 2012: White Sox Cling To AL Central Lead
The Chicago White Sox have a one-game edge over the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central as the regular season winds down.
MLS Standings 2012: Fire Solidify Playoff Position
The Chicago Fire are playing well and moving up in the East.
MLB Standings: White Sox Lead AL Central By 2 Games
The White Sox still have a hold on first place in the AL Central.
Cubs Vs. Astros Preview: Chicago Tries To Extend Winning Streak
The Cubs are off to Houston.
Gavin Floyd Injury: White Sox RHP Ready To Return
Gavin Floyd isn't feeling any more pain in his elbow.