Baseball slate with NL East road trip and intra city clashes
The schedule details MLB series openers and finales across divisions. Cardinals start a six game East Coast swing against the Marlins. Cubs host Padres at Wrigley. White Sox face Indians at U S Cellular and host Royals. Tigers and Braves trips later.
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SIU defense aims to halt passers this preseason
SIU's defensive backs, led by Yemi Akisanya and Brad Brachear, train to shut down opponents' passing attacks. The Salukis, coming off a 10-2 season, emphasize stronger coverage as newcomers and redshirt freshmen vie for roles, with Brandon Bruner among early standouts in drills.
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Maddux earns 300th win in quiet Cubs victory
Greg Maddux, 300th win, led the Chicago Cubs past the San Francisco Giants 8-4 in San Francisco. He began shakily but thrived with bullpen support, noting team help as key to reaching 300. Postgame showers followed as teammates toasted the milestone.
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SIU football starts camp amid hype yet sticks to basics
Amid high expectations from Athlon ranking SIU opens practice with focus on fundamentals under coach Kill. Quarterback Joel Sambursky notes intensity, newcomers Brandon Jacobs and transfers bring size and speed, while SIU aims to climb from the bottom with disciplined, detail-driven workouts.
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