Yankees place Anthony Rizzo on IL with post-concussion syndrome after months of strugglingAfter two months of not understanding why he was missing pitches, Anthony Rizzo is going on the injured list. August 03, 2023
Outfielder Trayce Thompson feels ‘super blessed’ to return for a 3rd stint with the Chicago White SoxTrayce Thompson compared the feeling of putting on a Chicago White Sox uniform for a third stint to being drafted again. August 03, 2023
Vintage Chicago Tribune: How Wrigley Field got lights and why Cubs fans had to wait past 8-8-88 to raise ‘W’ flagVintage Chicago Tribune offers a look back at events, places and people involved in shaping Chicago’s past, present and future, in ways both small and big. August 03, 2023
With 36 runs total in consecutive games, it’s beginning to look like 1897 all over again for the Chicago Cubs offenseThe Chicago Cubs turned the clock back to 1897 with two-game offensive outburst against the Cincinnati Reds. August 03, 2023
Round Lake’s Oscar Martinez won’t regret this decision. He and Libertyville-based FC 1974 make sure.Round Lake’s Oscar Martinez switched club programs and helped Libertyville-based FC 1974 win another US Youth Soccer national title. August 03, 2023
Michael Jordan’s sale of his majority ownership of Charlotte Hornets is finalizedThe sale of the majority stake of the Charlotte Hornets from six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall has been finalized, the team announced Thursday. August 03, 2023
Metea Valley’s Jessie Terada and Galaxy win another national title. Their high school careers are just beginning.Jessie Terada, an incoming freshman at Metea Valley, helped Naperville-based Galaxy win the US Youth Soccer 15U national championship. August 03, 2023
Cody Bellinger’s ‘impressive’ MVP-level season is helping fuel the Chicago Cubs’ sudden surge in the NL CentralCody Bellinger was named the National League player of the month for July after he became the seventh Chicago Cubs player to hit at least .400 with eight or more home runs in a calendar month. August 03, 2023
5 things to know about Illinois football, including how new QB Luke Altmyer could affect the passing gameThe sting of a 1-4 finish after a 7-1 start still haunts Illinois football — and that's a good thing in coach Bret Bielema's estimation. August 03, 2023
Chicago Bears Q&A: Is Justin Fields more willing to take checkdowns? How much will starters play in preseason?The Chicago Bears this week are in their second week of training camp practices at Halas Hall and dressed in pads for the first time. Brad Biggs answers your questions weekly in his mailbag. August 03, 2023
Chicago White Sox snap their scoreless streak at 26 innings, but still suffer 11-1 blowout lossThe Chicago White Sox are a season-high 23 games under .500 after Wednesday's 11-1 blowout loss to the Texas Rangers. August 02, 2023
Photos: Cubs 16, Reds 6Pictures from the Cubs' 16-6 win over the Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. August 02, 2023
Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman lands on the IL with right hip inflammation: ‘I’m not even slightly worried’The Chicago Cubs on Wednesday placed starting pitcher Marcus Stroman on the injured list with right hip inflammation. They hope he will miss only one start. August 02, 2023
Chicago White Sox’s Liam Hendriks — who returned to mound after cancer — has Tommy John surgery and will be out 12-14 monthsLiam Hendriks, who made an inspirational return to the mound this season after battling stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, will miss the rest of 2023 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. August 02, 2023
Column: For Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears offense, a shaky practice offers a timely lesson. ‘We need to have juice.’By the end of a workout that was the longest and most intense of Chicago Bears training camp so far, the offense was lacking proper energy. "We came out a little flat,” Justin Fields said. August 02, 2023
Chicago Bears training camp report: Interceptions, trash talk and Justin Fields’ plea for energy on offenseThe Chicago Bears defense was dominant — and vocal about it — as the group tallied multiple interceptions and big stops Wednesday. August 02, 2023
Photos: Inside look at Chicago Bears training campThe Chicago Bears reported to training camp at Halas Hall on July 25, 2023. Here's a look at the practices that followed. August 02, 2023
Winners and losers of the MLB trade deadline, including Jake Burger, Shohei Ohtani and the ‘Chuck and Ozzie Show’At least the Cubs have something to look forward to the last two months. Sox fans only can look forward to Luis Robert Jr.‘s excellence and the eventual DFAing of Yasmani Grandal. August 02, 2023
Iowa State QB accused of betting on Cyclones and charged with tampering in sports gambling probeIowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers is accused of gambling on Cyclones sports events, including a football game, and has been charged with tampering with records related to an Iowa Criminal Division investigation into sports gambling. August 02, 2023
Former Northwestern football player alleges racist ‘Cinco de Mayo’ head-shaving in 10th hazing lawsuitTen athletes are now suing over alleged hazing incidents at Northwestern University. The latest lawsuit involves a former player who accuses the athletic department of allowing racist and sexual abuse to thrive. August 02, 2023