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Who wants it more?We are putting High School Lites, Chicagoland's top prep sports show, in the hands of area football fans in our "Viewers' Choice Game of the Week." Fans will get the chance to pick one game that the @NBCSPreps crew will cover on Friday Continue to Article

August 27, 2018 12:47:pm EST

With his major league debut out of the way, Michael Kopech was able to take the mound with a little less fanfare the second time around. ''I felt calm,'' the Chicago rookie said. Kopech pitched six impressive innings for his first big league win and the Chicago White Sox scored four runs in the third on their way to a 7-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Continue to Article

August 26, 2018 6:11:pm EST

The surprising Rays go for their eighth straight victory when they try to become the first team to sweep Boston in a series this season. Tampa Bay is a season-high eight games over .500 at 69-61 and has allowed three or fewer runs in seven consecutive games. ''He really helped me with my work ethic and led by example,'' said Snell, who is 2-0 with a 0.95 ERA in three starts against Boston this year. Continue to Article

August 26, 2018 3:36:am EST

Kevan Smith homered against Tigers pitcher Ryan Carpenter on Saturday and at first it appeared to be just like any other home run. It came while Smith was wearing "Webby" on the back of his jersey for Players' Weekend. Webby is in honor of former teammate Daniel Webb, who died last October. Continue to Article

August 25, 2018 7:49:pm EST