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The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball so far this season. Despite major injury issues, the team has continued winning at a high level. Heading into Friday night’s matchup with the Texas Ranger, …

The Vancouver Canucks GM candidates have caused quite a bit of noise over the last two weeks or so. Various names have been floating around in the media, with pundits and insiders reporting as many as a dozen names. But …

The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves enter Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series tied 1-1, with the matchup shifting to Minneapolis on Friday night. After a dominant win in Game 2, the Spurs will now try to …

The Arizona Cardinals have been going through voluntary workouts, but with one player notably absent.  Quarterback Jacoby Brissett has still not reported, as the veteran continues his wait for a new contract that would pay him like a starting quarterback. …

The Minnesota Vikings used the 2026 NFL Draft to bolster their defense, and one of their picks was former Miami Hurricanes star Jakobe Thomas. Moreover, Thomas wants to make a big impact right out of the gate. Harrison Smith’s future …

The Cleveland Browns probably do not need to add more drama to their quarterback room, but on Friday as they opened their minicamp for the team’s new rookies, it became clear that they were at least weighing the option of …

NEW YORK — The NFL will release its complete regular-season schedule on Thursday. The announcement made Friday is in line with the past couple of years, when the schedule has been released during the second week of May. The league …

Members of the Chicago Sinfonietta are facing an uncertain future following the organization’s public announcement Thursday that it will pause programming until 2027 and lay off administrative staff amid financial challenges. Some musicians say they were blindsided by the decision …

Nieva Mehta sat in the last row of the first block of pews at Holy Name Cathedral Friday afternoon — the same seat she claims for nearly every Mass. But this Friday’s gathering was a little different. Dozens attended Friday …

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood on Friday carried the baton from retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in hosting a “women’s power brunch” for top Illinois Democrats — as she vowed Democrats will flip 20 House seats in November. From becoming the …

The Big Ten joined the Southeastern Conference in crossing the $1 billion mark in total revenue for the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking a significant uptick in payouts to its member schools. The league reported roughly $1.47 billion in total revenue …

An investigation into who was responsible for leaking internal Chicago Board of Education information to the media was unable to reach a conclusion, according to a report released Thursday. Two board members, Ellen Rosenfeld and Che “Rhymefest” Smith, refused to …

Well-traveled right-hander Trevor Richards joined the White Sox before their series opener Friday against the Mariners at Rate Field. Richards, who turns 33 next week, is in his ninth major-league season and entered play Friday with a 24-28 record and …

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) emphasized the importance of the working class and criticized a system that allows billionaires to flourish in a talk she gave Friday night at the University of Chicago Friday. The New York City progressive began …

ARLINGTON, Texas — We’ve already made the observation once, and it bears repeating: These are truly days of miracle and wonder for the Cubs. How rare is it for a Cubs team to have not one, but two winning streaks …

On Friday night, the Detroit Tigers are playing the first game of their series with the Royals in Kansas City. The Tigers are coming off a 4-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox (at home). They have dealt with an …

San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey and wife Olivia Culpo are expanding their family again. Culpo announced Friday on Instagram that the couple is expecting their second child together, sharing a series of emotional maternity photos featuring McCaffrey, their daughter, …

DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans hit the practice field for the first time in their rookie minicamp. Ryans was candid about the competition between former New Orleans Saints punter Kai Kroeger and undrafted free agent Jack Stonehouse. Both players …

On Friday night, the Detroit Tigers opened up a series with the Royals in Kansas City. The team has dealt with a lot of injures this season, but they have still been competitive. Cubs World Series Champion Signs With New Team …

The Golden State Warriors might be the team that holds the most interest in trading for Jaylen Brown if the Boston Celtics make him available. Controversial statements from Brown declaring he most enjoyed this season implied he preferred to run …

Going into Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers have revealed the official injury report status for the veteran forward, Jarred Vanderbilt. According to the Lakers’ injury announcement, Vanderbilt is listed as questionable due to a …

The NFL officially announced Friday that the Chicago Bears will learn their full 2026 regular season schedule on May 14. The anticipation continues building around one of the franchise’s most anticipated seasons in years. Mark your calendars 🗓️ The schedule …

During the media day leading up to the UFC 328 event in Newark, New Jersey, Sean Strickland gave his opinion on moving up to light-heavyweight. The former champion said he should move up to light-heavyweight because it is an easier …

The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of their conference semifinals series in a matchup that will feature Anthony Edwards, as the team announced shortly before tipoff. Edwards, who is dealing with a knee injury …

The Chicago Bears still haven’t added an edge-rusher this offseason, and the pool of talent is going to start thinning soon. Cameron Jordan is among the most logical candidates for Chicago given his career production, his stat line last year …

Heading into the 2026 NFL season beginning with training camp and preseason action, the Minnesota Vikings are going to have an open quarterback competition on their hands. After seeing J.J. McCarthy struggle last season, the Vikings were forced to make …

For the first time since the spring of 2011, the Buffalo Sabres are not only back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but have advanced to the second round for the first time since their run to the Eastern Conference Final …

The Arizona Diamondbacks shook up their lineup on May 8, promoting top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt. The corresponding roster move was designating Alek Thomas for assignment. Such is the business of professional sports. The day one player’s dream begins is often …