CHICAGO — He’s the Chicago Cub who goes to bat for sick kids. He says he doesn’t do it for the recognition, still Patrick Wisdom is being recognized for his big heart and the kindness he shows kids fighting cancer. Long before he set foot in a major field ballpark, Wisdom drew inspiration from kids fighting cancer. It started with Braxton, a patient he met while playing … [Read more...] about Chicago Cub Patrick Wisdom finds inspiration, motivation in work with St Jude
Bears address frustrations on offense, look for bounce back game against Colts
CHICAGO (WGN) — Whether it was on the field late in the game Sunday or afterward during the team’s press conferences, the Chicago Bears' showed obvious signs of frustration. And on Wednesday, key figureheads addressed the struggles they faced against the Houston Texans. "I need to play for the offense and be efficient," said Caleb Williams. "Make less mistakes each week … [Read more...] about Bears address frustrations on offense, look for bounce back game against Colts
New Chicago Sports Network, DIRECTV announce agreement to televise Bulls, Blackhawks, White Sox starting Oct. 1
CHICAGO — An agreement between the new Chicago Sports Network and DIRECTV will provide live Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox games to five states, including Illinois, beginning next month. In a news release Wednesday, CHSN and DIRECTV announced a multi-year distribution agreement to provide CHSN and its live, local game telecasts for the Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox across … [Read more...] about New Chicago Sports Network, DIRECTV announce agreement to televise Bulls, Blackhawks, White Sox starting Oct. 1
White Sox dealt 117th loss
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Eric Wagaman scored with one out in the 13th inning when Jordyn Adams’ grounder deflected off the glove of third baseman Miguel Vargas, and the Los Angeles Angels dealt the Chicago White Sox their 117th loss, rallying for a 4-3 victory on Wednesday. Instead of winning consecutive series for the first time in four months, the White Sox tied the 1916 … [Read more...] about White Sox dealt 117th loss
Steele returns, but Cubs fall to A’s and are all but mathematically eliminated from playoff contention with 10 games left
CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs are now all but mathematically eliminated from the postseason. Tyler Soderstrom homered and Zack Gelof hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field, giving the Oakland Athletics a 5-3 win over the Cubs in the rubber match of the three-game series and their first series win over the Cubs since 2013. Chicago’s … [Read more...] about Steele returns, but Cubs fall to A’s and are all but mathematically eliminated from playoff contention with 10 games left