ZSC Lions beat Blackhawks 2-1 in exhibition game to win Victoria CupZURICH — ZSC Lions beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 Tuesday in an exhibition game to win the Victoria Cup trophy, marking the Zurich club’s biggest success against an NHL team. Former champion Diaz returns from layoff to beat ChavezCHICAGO — Former lightweight champion David Diaz returned from a 15-month absence to earn a majority decision victory over Jesus Chavez on Saturday night. Intelligence, steadiness and modesty made Ryan ideal fit for Chicago’s Olympic bidCHICAGO — Pat Ryan isn’t a gold medalist, like the leader of Madrid’s bid committee. Nor does he have a long history with the International Olympic Committee, as the heads of Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo’s organizations do. White Sox 6, Indians 1
Giants 5, Cubs 1
Hold that thought: Cooler coach Mora U-turns on Mare, says he will remain Seahawks’ kickerRENTON, Wash. — Jim Mora admits he’s still learning in his second go-round as an NFL coach. White Sox 8, Tigers 4
Whether bold (Rio) or safe (anyone else), Olympics officials will make statement with 2016COPENHAGEN — Rio or Chicago? Risk vs. reliable. Blackhawks beat HC Davos 9-2 in exhibition game; Smolenak, Kane each score 2 goalsZURICH, Switzerland — Radek Smolenak and Patrick Kane each scored twice to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 9-2 win over HC Davos in an exhibition game Monday. Some Chicago residents hope to watch 2016 Summer Olympics _ on TV from Rio, Madrid or TokyoCHICAGO — Chicago’s mayor, the U.S. president and Oprah Winfrey may hope to return to the city from Copenhagen with the 2016 Olympic Games. Daley praises President Obama’s plan to head to Copenhagen for Chicago’s 2016 Olympics pitchCHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says he’s honored that both President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will head to Copenhagen in support of Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Quentin homers, Hudson gets first win as White Sox beat Tigers 8-4CHICAGO — Carlos Quentin hit a three-run homer in his second straight game, rookie Daniel Hudson earned his first major league victory and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 Sunday for their third win in 11 games. Pele isn’t worried Obama’s support for Chicago’s 2016 Olympics bid will steal Rio’s thunderCOPENHAGEN — Brazilian soccer great Pele says he isn’t worried that President Barack Obama’s star power could help Chicago win the bid for the 2016 Olympics at the expense of Rio de Janeiro. The final push: Spanish king, Brazilian president, Mrs. Obama converge to sway 2016 voteCOPENHAGEN — Spain’s king, Brazil’s president and U.S. first lady Michelle Obama were converging Wednesday on the Danish capital for a final push to get the International Olympic Committee to award the 2016 Games to their cities. He’s arrived: Jay Cutler’s late TD pass to Devin Hester rallies Bears past Seahawks 25-19SEATTLE — Jay Cutler pumped his fists. He hugged his linemen. And he raised both arms triumphantly — all inside the final 2 minutes. Ryan Dempster pitches five-hitter to lead Cubs to 6-0 win over PiratesCHICAGO — Ryan Dempster pitched a five-hitter for his third career shutout, Jeff Baker had a two-run double and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on Tuesday night. Chicago’s John Danks gets first complete game as White Sox beat Indians 6-1CLEVELAND — Gordon Beckham drove in three runs to help John Danks earn his first win in more than a month and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 6-1 on Monday night. Chicago first lady Maggie Daley, athletes bound for Copenhagen as 2016 Games decision nearsCHICAGO — Chicago first lady Maggie Daley and more than a dozen athletes are on their way to Copenhagen, where the International Olympic Committee will decide whether her city will host the 2016 Summer Games. Brazilian President: Rio de Janeiro can win bid to host 2016 OlympicsSAO PAULO — Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Rio de Janeiro can win its bid for the 2016 Olympics and become the first South American country to host the Olympics. Cubs 6, Pirates 0
Rio de Janeiro puts President Lula at heart of 2016 Olympic bid, rivals Chicago’s Obama effectCOPENHAGEN — Rio de Janeiro’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics has put Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the center of its campaign. Preseason NBA Standings
Matt Cain, Eli Whiteside lead San Francisco Giants to 5-1 win over Chicago CubsSAN FRANCISCO — Matt Cain pitched eight scoreless innings, Eli Whiteside had a pair of RBI doubles and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Sunday. Color it green: Tokyo wants to make athletes, environment the focus of 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Tokyo’s bid for the 2016 Games could be an environmental model for future Olympics — and the entire world. President Obama joining wife at Copenhagen meeting to pitch Chicago for 2016 OlympicsWASHINGTON — A senior White House adviser says President Barack Obama has decided to travel to Copenhagen to lead the U.S. appeal for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Chicago. Chris Iannetta homers in 11th as Rockies beat Brewers 7-5 to move 3 games up in NL wild cardDENVER — After feeling his pain for so long, Chris Iannetta’s teammates relished the chance to mob him at home plate when his homer in the 11th inning gave the Colorado Rockies a 7-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. St. Louis Cardinals beat Colorado 6-3 to become 1st major league team to win its divisionDENVER — Matt Holliday celebrated another playoff clincher at Coors Field, only this time it was with the St. Louis Cardinals and not the Colorado Rockies. McBride’s goal in 78th minute gives Fire 2-2 drawBRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Brian McBride scored in the 78th minute to lift the Chicago Fire into a 2-all tie with Toronto FC on Saturday night. Cabrera, first-place Tigers rally from 5-run deficit to beat White Sox 12-5CHICAGO — Miguel Cabrera got four hits and drove in four runs, giving him at least 100 RBIs for the sixth consecutive season, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-5 on Saturday night. Tigers 12, White Sox 5
Cox’s touchdown catch gives Mississippi Valley State 10-3 victory over Alabama StateCHICAGO — Paul Roberts threw for 210 yards and the game’s only touchdown as Mississippi Valley State defeated Alabama State 10-3 Saturday in the Chicago Football Classic. Cubs 6, Giants 2
Chicago wins for sixth time in 7 road games and third straight at San FranciscoSAN FRANCISCO — Aramis Ramirez homered, Jake Fox hit a two-run single and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Saturday for their sixth win in seven games. Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs keep St. Louis Cardinals from clinching NL Central titleDENVER — The St. Louis Cardinals haven’t had a good stay in Denver so far. Cubs 3, Giants 0
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