Kyle Williams

Jan 17, 2025 | chicago.suntimes.com | Kyle Williams

The Cubs caused a stir after failing to settle with newly acquired outfielder Kyle Tucker by last week’s deadline. But on Thursday, the Cubs and Tucker agreed to a $16.5 million salary for the 2025 season. Usually, the Cubs stick to a file-and-trial approach but were able to come to an agreement with Tucker, who they acquired in December from the Astros for third baseman Isaac Paredes, prospect Cam Smith and right-hander Hayden Wesneski.

Dec 16, 2024 | chicago.suntimes.com | Kyle Williams

With a two-man advantage in the second period Sunday, Connor Bedard made a pass to his right to Teuvo Teravainen, who scored his seventh goal and first since Nov. 27 against the Stars. When the Blackhawks brought back Teravainen, they viewed him as a veteran forward who could accentuate Bedard’s game. Teravainen’s defensive prowess could cover up some of Bedard’s deficiencies, and his vision would allow Bedard to unleash his lightning-quick shot.

Dec 14, 2024 | chicago.suntimes.com | Kyle Williams

In a scramble for a loose ball Friday, Bulls guard Lonzo Ball raced from the paint to near halfcourt after Hornets forward Brandon Miller tipped the ball out. After grabbing the ball and eluding Hornets center Mark Williams, Ball had nothing but open space and opportunity in front of him. He took one dribble before seeing guard Zach LaVine running with him, so Ball threw a left-handed lob pass to LaVine from above the free-throw line for an alley-oop dunk.

Dec 13, 2024 | chicago.suntimes.com | Kyle Williams

After a 10-game absence with discomfort and swelling in his left foot, Bulls forward Patrick Williams returned to the lineup Friday against the Hornets but will be restricted to between 20 and 24 minutes. Coach Billy Donovan said he was pleased with Williams’ conditioning, despite the injury, but he indicated he doesn’t expect him to pick up where he left off. Williams had scored in double figures in six of his last 10 games before the injury.

Sep 3, 2024 | athens-news.gr | Maddie Lee |Steve Greenberg |Kyle Williams

Justin Steele encouraged by initial MRI results on elbow; Cubs delay injured-list decision Justin Steele encouraged by initial MRI results on elbow; Cubs delay injured-list decision Justin Steele encouraged by initial MRI results on elbow; Cubs delay injured-list decision Cubs left-hander Justin Steele estimated he spent an hour in an MRI machine Tuesday morning. But he said he was “happy” with the early results.