AP Photos White Sox center fielder who is getting some MVP love for 2022 could become best Sox ever at his position Baseball’s lockout threatens to deny fans their enjoyment of the game. For Sox fans, it threatens to deny their enjoyment of a contending team. In particular, it blocks the joy of watching center fielder Luis Robert, the type of player who — forgive the … [Read more...] about White Sox’ Luis Robert could be an all-timer
Red Stars tout new era behind coach Chris Petrucelli but still lack transparency
Red Stars chief business officer Vicky Lynch regrets the club’s decisions following Dames’ departure and the fact that they did not publicly address their plans for rebuilding the organization into a positive and safe environment for all employees. The Red Stars are eager to move forward, beyond claims of abuse by former coach Rory Dames, but they’re lacking one major component … [Read more...] about Red Stars tout new era behind coach Chris Petrucelli but still lack transparency
MLB’s lockout — 87 days in and counting — is testing fans’ patience. Is baseball blowing it?
Commissioner Rob Manfred at the owners meetings earlier this month in Orlando, Florida. | Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images In this week’s “Polling Place” — your home for Sun-Times sports polls on Twitter — we posed three questions related to the lockout. Do you know what’s interesting about Major League Baseball’s competitive-balance tax? No, really, do you? If so, … [Read more...] about MLB’s lockout — 87 days in and counting — is testing fans’ patience. Is baseball blowing it?
Re-signed, Vandersloot and Quigley are motivated to prove Sky’s first title was no fluke
Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) celebrates with guard Allie Quigley (14) after scoring against the Dallas Wings during the second half in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski) ORG XMIT: CXA114 | Kamil Krzaczynski, AP Photos “We knew especially this year that it was going to be the … [Read more...] about Re-signed, Vandersloot and Quigley are motivated to prove Sky’s first title was no fluke
Trivia time: Wishing we could lose this wait
Chicago Cubs’ Mark Grace follows through on a two-run single in the second inning Sunday July 23, 2000, against the Milwaukee Brewers. Grace’s single drove in Ismael Valdes and Eric Young to give the Cubs a 5-2 lead. The Cubs won 5-4. | STEPHEN J. CARRERA/AP As the lockout drags on, here are more questions involving our local teams to tide you over ‘‘So tired, tired … [Read more...] about Trivia time: Wishing we could lose this wait