Things had not been going well for right-hander Ben Brown. He had been hammered in his previous two starts before his outing against the Reds on Saturday, giving up a combined 14 runs, including eight in his most recent start, …
Ben Brown’s work on baseball’s mental side leads to brilliant outing in Cubs’ win over Reds Read MoreDansby Swanson’s hair was everywhere Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field. It even seemed like it was on fire as he busted down the first-base line to get the Cubs a big insurance run in their 2-0 victory over the Reds. …
Dansby Swanson’s hair takes over Wrigley Field as shortstop finds yet another way to help Cubs win Read MoreBALTIMORE — Their 18-40 record might not reflect it, but the White Sox are playing more competitive baseball this season. The Sox have played 17 one-run games so far and have won only three. Still, they have shown more fight …
White Sox finish May with 4-2 loss, but they’ve made improvements Read MoreHeaded to the Windy City Hot Dog Fest this weekend? You’ll find hot dogs in many varieties — bacon wrapped, alligator, deep fried or smothered in tikka masala — just don’t ask for ketchup. The festival, running through Sunday at …
Winning wiener: Windy City Hot Dog fest fans will vote on the top dog Read MoreARLINGTON, Texas — Is the Kamilla Cardoso Bucket-Getting Experience officially upon us? Seeing last year’s No. 3 overall pick lead the way Thursday at the United Center with a career-high 23 points in the Sky’s first win of the season …
Should the Sky’s Kamilla Cardoso take more shots — and does she even want to? Read MoreA Chicago man is facing charges in connection with a South Shore shooting that wounded an 18-year-old man in April, Chicago police said. Dwayne Jenkins, 45, of South Shore, faces a charge of attempted first-degree murder, police said. Jenkins is …
Suspect charged in shooting of 18-year-old man in South Shore Read MoreThe intel is sparse. If that’s not the case this time of the year, then it’s probably a lie, floated out there by an exec trying to hide the footprints. But as adept as Bulls executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas …
Bulls have a decision to make at No. 12 as June NBA draft draws near Read MoreARLINGTON, Texas — Angel Reese’s 32-game streak with double-digit rebounds is a thing of the past. It never was the main thing, anyway. Far more important is the second-year Sky star’s ability to make shots, mainly those from under the …
Sky clip Wings 94-83 despite Angel Reese’s ongoing struggle to make shots Read MoreORLANDO, Fla. — Phillip Zinckernagel opened the scoring in the fifth minute and added and assist, Hugo Cuypers scored two goals moments apart and the Chicago Fire beat Orlando City 3-1 on Saturday night, Chris Brady had five saves for …
Hugo Cuypers scores two goals a minute apart in Fire victory Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers approved a $55.2 billion state budget package minutes ahead of a key constitutional deadline Saturday night, relying on tax hikes that would hit smokers, gamblers and big out-of-state companies to help seal an estimated $1 billion …
Illinois Democrats pass budget in final minutes with sports betting hike Read MoreMoon alert Avoid shopping or important decisions from 6 to 10:20 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Leo into Virgo. Aries (March 21-April 19) A dynamic day This is a fabulous day for romance and spontaneous outings. …
Horoscope for Sunday, June 01, 2025 Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers closed out their spring session early Sunday without passing legislation to reform mass transit governance in the Chicago area or direct upwards of $1 billion in new funding to the CTA, Metra and Pace to fend …
A bill to reform Chicago’s mass transit and charge a $1.50 delivery fee stalls in Illinois House Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — After fierce pushback and a narrow vote of support in the House of Representatives, Illinois lawmakers ended their spring session without approving a bill that would let terminally ill people end their own lives. The House of Representatives …
Illinois Senate leaves without taking a vote on plan to let terminally ill people end their own lives Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I am someone who calls friends, but they never call back. When I call, they are happy to hear from me, the conversations are lively and fun, and the friends say they love it when I call. I …
Dear Abby: Divorcee is still in love with her ex-husband Read MoreThe UCLA and USC baseball teams are in the driver’s seat in their NCAA baseball regionals. Roman Martin belted a grand slam in a seven-run second inning and high-scoring UCLA rolled past Arizona State, 11-5, on Saturday night at Jackie …
NCAA baseball: UCLA, USC close in on Super Regional berths Read MoreManchester United legend David Beckham (Picture: Getty) David Beckham says certain things happening at Manchester United are ‘not okay in my eyes’. Beckham’s former club endured a miserable 2024-25 campaign, finishing 15th in the Premier League and losing to Tottenham …
David Beckham says ‘one or two’ Manchester United players are ‘disrespecting’ the club Read MoreThe Viktor Gyokeres saga rumbles on (Picture: Getty Images) The race for Viktor Gyokeres’ signature continues but one contender appears to have withdrawn from the running as Barcelona declare they are not looking for a striker. The Sporting forward is …
Arsenal and Man Utd boost in Viktor Gyokeres race as contenders withdraw Read MoreThe winners of the Champions League and Europa League compete for the UEFA Super Cup (Photo: Getty) Following PSG’s historic Champions League final victory, we now know who will be playing in next season’s UEFA Super Cup. Paris Saint-Germain humiliated …
PSG vs Tottenham: When is the UEFA Super Cup 2025 and where will it be held? Read MoreFreddy Brazier was reportedly pictured ‘smoking marijuana’ with his grandmother Jackiey Budden despite his dad Jeff Brazier’s concerns over their relationship (Picture: Rex/ BBC) Freddy Brazier has reportedly been spotted ‘smoking a joint’ with grandmother Jackiey Budden after his father …
Freddy Brazier ‘smokes joint’ with grandmother Jackiey Budden after Jeff Brazier ‘launched legal action to keep them apart’ Read MoreRomesh Ranganathan has revealed he’s ‘taking a step back’ from his career (Picture: Ian West/ PA Wire) Romesh Ranganathan is going to be ‘taking a step back’ from his career. Initially working as a mathematics teacher, Romesh then pursued a …
Romesh Ranganathan reveals plans to ‘step back’ from career Read More