Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer recently appeared with David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer on the Cubs REKAP Podcast. Asked about the team’s goals over the remainder of the offseason, the baseball ops leader pointed to two specific areas. “Mostly focused right now on bench and bullpen, just trying to supplement the roster as much as we can. I feel good about our … [Read more...] about Cubs Pursuing Bullpen, Bench Acquisitions
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A judge in Texas rules 3 other states can challenge access to abortion pill mifepristone nationwide
A judge in Texas ruled Thursday that three other states can move ahead with their effort to roll back federal rules and make it harder for people across the U.S. to access the abortion drug mifepristone. The states of Idaho, Kansas and Missouri made the request in U.S. District Court in Amarillo, Texas. The only judge based there is Matthew Kacsmaryk, a nominee of former … [Read more...] about A judge in Texas rules 3 other states can challenge access to abortion pill mifepristone nationwide
How can Chicago Sky fans watch Angel Reese in Unrivaled? What are the rules? Everything to know about the new 3-on-3 league.
Professional women’s basketball returns Friday as the Unrivaled league kicks off its inaugural season — and Chicago Sky star Angel Reese will be at the center of it all as she makes her debut with Rose Basketball Club. Founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, Unrivaled is a 3-on-3 league designed to provide players with an offseason outlet for competition and … [Read more...] about How can Chicago Sky fans watch Angel Reese in Unrivaled? What are the rules? Everything to know about the new 3-on-3 league.
‘One of the all-time greats’: Chicago White Sox radio announcer Len Kasper reflects on time with Bob Uecker
Len Kasper sat in the old press box in Chandler, Ariz., during a Milwaukee Brewers spring training game featuring replacement players in 1995. Bob Uecker was on the call. “There was no TV, he was doing a broadcast with replacement players — he didn’t know who anybody was. He probably was making up names of guys on the field,” the Chicago White Sox radio play-by-play announcer, … [Read more...] about ‘One of the all-time greats’: Chicago White Sox radio announcer Len Kasper reflects on time with Bob Uecker
First members appointed to Aurora Sister Cities Commission
The Aurora City Council on Tuesday appointed the first six members of a new commission with a goal of finding Aurora a sister city. The Sister Cities Commission, which will eventually have nine members, was first approved by the Aurora City Council in June, according to a staff report included in Tuesday’s City Council meeting agenda. City staff have previously said that having … [Read more...] about First members appointed to Aurora Sister Cities Commission