Sports
7 hours ago
Cubs 3B Alex Bregman sent to hospital for tests after being hit in face by foul ball while on deck
There was no decision yet on whether Bregman, who was going for X-rays and CT scans, would travel with the team back to Chicago following its 9-1 win.
7 hours ago
Injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels deprive the NFL of 2 young stars
Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.
7 hours ago
Presidents Cup ’26: Facts and figures for the 16th edition
A brief look at the rosters, captains and key figures for the 16th edition of the Presidents Cup that starts Thursday at Medinah Country Club.
8 hours ago
Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?
The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.
8 hours ago
Injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels deprive the NFL of 2 young stars
Caleb Williams was carted off the field with a hamstring injury. Jayden Daniels needed a cart after he dislocated his elbow again. Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.
10 hours ago
The rumors of the demise of Scheel’s Sports Park are greatly exaggerated, says tourism chief
Visits are ramping up, and will continue to do so, Dahl said.
1 day ago
Vikings will start Carson Wentz at QB vs. Bears with Kyler Murray still in concussion protocol
“Kyler showed a lot of progress,” O’Connell said. “He’s doing well.”
1 day ago
Collin Dixon catches two more TD passes, Illinois beats Southern Illinois 48-10
Dixon caught eight passes for 131 yards for the Illini (2-1), who opened the season with three home games.
1 day ago
Lofton and Lord power Illinois State over Eastern Illinois 49-13 in 114th Mid-America Classic
The Redbirds (4-0), ranked fifth in the Stats Perform poll, are 62-43-9 against the Panthers (1-3) in the series played since 1901.
1 day ago
Miguel Vargas adds to his breakout season with clutch performance for the White Sox
Vargas added to his breakout season with a terrific all-around performance in Chicago's 3-1 victory over Detroit on Saturday.
1 day ago
Aidan Chiles throws to Joseph Himon II for 3 TDs, runs in 2, Northwestern routs Colorado 41-7
Chiles, a senior, made 20 starts for Michigan State before joining Northwestern during the offseason.
1 day ago
Noah Fifita breaks Arizona’s all-time passing mark, Wildcats roll over Northern Illinois 42-17
Fifita threw for 325 yards to become Arizona's all-time leading passer and accounted for five touchdowns, leading the Wildcats to a 42-17 win over Northern Illinois Saturday night.
3 days ago
Women’s Professional Baseball League makes history in Springfield
Fans celebrate the first-ever championship series for the Women’s Professional Baseball League.
3 days ago
Former US women’s coach Vlatko Andonovski joins the NWSL’s Chicago Stars as chief soccer officer
“Joining the Chicago Stars was an easy decision after the conversations I had with ownership and leadership,” Andonovski said.
3 days ago
Michael Sweetney, who spent four seasons in NBA after productive career at Georgetown, dies at 43
The Knicks, Bulls and Georgetown acknowledged Sweetney's death with posts on social media.
3 days ago
Patrick Kane is adjusting to his new teammates and coaches in his return to the Blackhawks
Kane, who won the 2016 Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, isn’t the same player he was during those previous playoff runs.
3 days ago
Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions
Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.
4 days ago
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears have moved on from Week 1’s offensive show
It doesn't sound as if overconfidence is going to be an issue for Chicago when it faces the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in its home opener at Soldier Field.
4 days ago
A late-season rally flips the AL Central race as the Guardians edge ahead of White Sox
After dropping Monday’s opener, the Guardians rallied to win the last two games and took sole possession of first place in the AL Central for the first time since July 3.
4 days ago
Blackhawks D Ethan Del Mastro agrees to a $1.9 million, 2-year contract
The Blackhawks start training camp Thursday and play their season opener on Sept. 29 at Vegas.
