CHICAGO (AP) — Jameson Taillon allowed only one run in six innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep. Taillon (10-8) struck out six against his former team. He gave up Anthony Volpe's second-inning, RBI sacrifice fly and allowed six hits. New York remained a half-game ahead of second-place Baltimore in the AL … [Read more...] about Cubs beat AL East-leading Yankees 2-1 to avoid a series sweep
Brónagh Tumulty helps grounds crew paint Solider Field before Bears home opener
CHICAGO - The Chicago Bears home opener is less than 24 hours away, and the city is hoping for the best season since 1985. Before players can take the field, however, there's a whirlwind of work to be done. Soldier Field is a place where legends still live and also a place where new names are set to star. As Chicago bears down for hopefully the best football season in … [Read more...] about Brónagh Tumulty helps grounds crew paint Solider Field before Bears home opener
Tyler O’Neill homers twice and Red Sox send White Sox to 111th loss with 7-5 win
BOSTON (AP) — Tyler O’Neill homered twice for the Boston Red Sox in a 7-5 win Saturday night that sent the Chicago White Sox to their 111th loss. Chicago wasted Andrew Vaughn’s two-run homer in the first, trailed 7-2 by the fifth and lost its 19th consecutive series. The White Sox (32-111) are nine defeats shy of tying the 1962 New York Mets for the most losses since 1900 … [Read more...] about Tyler O’Neill homers twice and Red Sox send White Sox to 111th loss with 7-5 win
Yankees clinch 32nd straight winning season by blanking the Cubs for the 2nd straight day
CHICAGO (AP) — Clarke Schmidt and Nestor Cortes combined on a four-hitter, and the New York Yankees clinched their 32nd straight winning season by blanking the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Saturday. Schmidt pitched 4 2/3 innings of four-hit ball in his first big league game since May 26. Cortes (9-10) closed it out in his first relief appearance since 2021. Coupled with … [Read more...] about Yankees clinch 32nd straight winning season by blanking the Cubs for the 2nd straight day
NFL team bars and where to find them across Chicago
CHICAGO — Are you a football fan who lives in Chicago, but is also from outside the city and roots for a different NFL team besides the Bears? The good news is Chicago has quite a diverse bar scene. With the NFL season officially underway, there are dozens of options for fans of different franchises scattered throughout the city. Here's a list of NFL bars in Chicago, listed … [Read more...] about NFL team bars and where to find them across Chicago