CHICAGO — Since Sunday in San Diego, the Chicago White Sox have sat on the precipice of making the wrong kind of history. But three days later, they continue to buck setting one of baseball's most dubious records. The White Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 7-0 victory Thursday afternoon, ending their home slate of games for the Major League … [Read more...] about White Sox sweep Angels, keep history on hold as they head to Detroit
Cubs stave off elimination, beat Nationals 3-1 behind Taillon and Swanson
CHICAGO (AP) — Jameson Taillon allowed two hits over six innings, Dansby Swanson hit his 16th home run and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Friday to stave off elimination from postseason contention. Pinch-hitter Mike Tauchman had a two-run single in the seventh for the Cubs (79-75), who have eight games left and began the day seven games behind the New … [Read more...] about Cubs stave off elimination, beat Nationals 3-1 behind Taillon and Swanson
Derrick Rose, Chicago native and NBA MVP with the Bulls, announces retirement from pro basketball after 16 seasons
CHICAGO — Derrick Rose, a Chicago native and city basketball legend in every sense of the word, is retiring from professional basketball. Rose, who grew up in Englewood on the city's Southwest Side and was a prep star at Simeon before being drafted No. 1 overall by the Bulls in 2008, told The Athletic he was retiring. He made his retirement official in a social media post … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose, Chicago native and NBA MVP with the Bulls, announces retirement from pro basketball after 16 seasons
Column: Sunshine always comes after the rain
CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Bears still look discombobulated on offense. Terrible offensive line play led to pointing fingers at terrible play-calling after a game that felt more like an ominous weather forecast than a prophecy of progression when it comes to scoring the football. But the thing is, Caleb Williams will still be fine. Sunshine always comes after the … [Read more...] about Column: Sunshine always comes after the rain
Blackhawks gets goals from new veteran additions but fall to Red Wings, 4-2, in preseason opener
CHICAGO — The Blackhawks took the United Center ice Wednesday night in game action for the first time this season, and a couple veteran additions to the roster — including a former first-round draft pick back with the team again — found the back of the net right away. Center Craig Smith and forward Teuvo Teravainen, both signed in free agency during the offseason to mix in … [Read more...] about Blackhawks gets goals from new veteran additions but fall to Red Wings, 4-2, in preseason opener