CHICAGO — Another day, another loss for the Chicago White Sox. The sky is still blue. Water is still wet. Detroit starting pitcher Tarik Skubal pitched five innings and gave up three runs on eight hits to go with eight strikeouts and no walks for his 15th victory of the year, while Chicago rookie starter Ky Bush managed three innings where he gave up five runs on eight hits … [Read more...] about White Sox drop 99th game, fall to Tigers, Skubal
Cubs keep spinning wheels, will try to take series vs. Tigers as slim postseason hopes continue to wane
CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs have continued their "treading water" pattern, and it's not helping their waning chances in the National League Wild Card race. After winning the opener of a three-game interleague home series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night, the Cubs couldn't keep the ball in the ballpark Wednesday night, as the Tigers homered three times to even the … [Read more...] about Cubs keep spinning wheels, will try to take series vs. Tigers as slim postseason hopes continue to wane
Harry Caray’s iconic performance at 1996 DNC a highlight of convention
CHICAGO — From John Legend to Stevie Wonder to Pink, the Democratic National Convention in Chicago has had no shortage of superstar musical powerhouses. But the last time the DNC was in the Windy City, the big musical act was a local favorite. It was our beloved WGN colleague, Chicago treasure and baseball icon Harry Caray. He was tapped to sing what became his signature … [Read more...] about Harry Caray’s iconic performance at 1996 DNC a highlight of convention
Chicago-based ‘peace’ basketball league started by foundation of former Bulls center Joakim Noah tips off 3rd season
CHICAGO — A city basketball league created by the foundation of former Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah has just tipped off its third season. The One City Basketball League, as its website states, is a Chicago-based peace league that operates in partnership with 28 community-based violence prevention organizations. It's one of the core programs of the Noah's Arc Foundation, … [Read more...] about Chicago-based ‘peace’ basketball league started by foundation of former Bulls center Joakim Noah tips off 3rd season
Bears trade for defensive tackle from the Browns
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — For the second day in a row, the Chicago Bears have struck a deal for defensive line help, this time acquiring a defensive tackle from the Cleveland Browns. The Bears got Chris Williams and a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft in exchange for a sixth-round selection the team originally acquired from the Miami Dolphins in last season's Chase Claypool … [Read more...] about Bears trade for defensive tackle from the Browns