From the first phone call, Hailey Van Lith felt that Chicago was the right fit. There isn’t much time for predraft networking in the WNBA. The draft takes place eight days after the NCAA championship game, leaving the league without time to host a formal combine. The final stage of scouting typically happens over the course of that week as coaches schedule quick calls with a … [Read more...] about Hailey Van Lith eager to grow as a point guard — and reunite with Angel Reese: ‘I wanted to come to the Sky’
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Column: It’s a turbulent week for Chicago’s top sports executives, who could use a group hug
Sometimes the planets mysteriously align and the top executives of our five legacy sports teams endure a crisis or two at the same time. This is one of those occasions, a week in which the bosses of the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox and Blackhawks could send a “Hang in there” text and fist-bump emoji on their group chat, knowing they all could use a group hug. Our five fearless … [Read more...] about Column: It’s a turbulent week for Chicago’s top sports executives, who could use a group hug
Daywatch: The ‘return’ of an extinct wolf and its impact on endangered species
Good morning, Chicago. As the Trump administration slashes funding for health, energy and climate research, there’s one science the administration is promoting: de-extinction. Earlier this month, a biotechnology company announced it had genetically engineered three gray wolf pups to have white hair, more muscular jaws and a larger build — characteristics of the dire wolf, a … [Read more...] about Daywatch: The ‘return’ of an extinct wolf and its impact on endangered species
70 Years Ago: Clemente Made His Major League Debut
On April 17, 1955, Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Roberto Clemente made his major league debut in Game 1 of a doubleheader. The anniversary was commemorated in the morning at a ceremony where Three Rivers Stadium once stood, although the Pirates’ home was Forbes Field at the time. Roberto Clemente, Jr., threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the afternoon 1-0 victory … [Read more...] about 70 Years Ago: Clemente Made His Major League Debut
Return of Blue Jays Gold Glover Adapts Outfield Lineup
Daulton Varsho’s return speaks volumes for the Toronto Blue Jays and presents how the outfield situation will transform. The Blue Jays had roster flexibility to start the season with several different outfielders. They have George Springer, Nathan Lukes, Addison Barger, Davis Schneider, Alan Roden, and Myles Straw. But Schneider was optioned to AAA Buffalo following his poor … [Read more...] about Return of Blue Jays Gold Glover Adapts Outfield Lineup