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A fan holds up a sign expressing his thoughts about the pending baseball strike during a game between the White Sox and A's on Aug. 10, 1994, in Oakland, Calif.

The major events that have disrupted sports, from work stoppages to wars to hurricanes

December 2, 2021 at 3:05 p.m.

The coronavirus pandemic put sports on hold like no event ever has in 2020. Although it was the most widespread disruption sports have endured, it's not the first time they've...

Rim Nakamura of Japan makes a jump in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics on July 31, 2021, in Tokyo.

7 things to know about BMX freestyle from an Olympic judge’s perspective, including expecting the unexpected and how COVID-19 will affect the event

July 31, 2021 at 4:18 p.m.

Brian Kachinsky's BMX bike has taken him an astonishing number of places. His preferred mode of transportation has carried him — literally and figuratively — to streets and staircases in...

White Sox center fielder Billy Hamilton scores on a wild pitch from during the second inning against the Twins on May 12, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

5 things to know about Billy Hamilton, including the Chicago White Sox outfielder’s speed record and his connection to the WNBA’s Sky

July 6, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

Injuries to Chicago White Sox starters opened the door for Billy Hamilton earlier this season, and the veteran outfielder sprinted through it. Although his batting average (.225) and on-base percentage...

A woman walks by the Olympic Rings near the National Stadium in Tokyo on June 9, 2021. Delaying the games until 2021 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic cost taxpayers billions of dollars.

Column: The Olympics have become too expensive to stick to the single-city, rotating-host model. But there are alternatives.

June 30, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

Even if this year's Summer Games in Tokyo are staged with minimal distraction — and that's a big if — everything about choosing Olympics host sites could use an overhaul....

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson tosses a ball to fans May 16, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Column: Do’s and don’ts for Chicago baseball fans now that the Cubs and White Sox are (almost) all the way back

May 29, 2021 at 3:27 p.m.

It's a great time to be a baseball fan in Chicago. The White Sox are in first place, the Cubs are in a tight race with the NL Central-leading St....

The Blackhawks' Kirby Dach, left, and Jonathan Toews try to corral a puck in front of the Bruins' net on Feb. 5, 2020, at the United Center.

Even an aging Patrick Kane makes the Chicago Blackhawks dangerous. But how close are they to being a Stanley Cup contender again?

May 24, 2021 at 2:46 p.m.

Patrick Kane isn't getting any younger. With the Chicago Blackhawks star set to turn 33 in November, his days of carrying a franchise are numbered. But as long as he...

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross and "Chicago Med" actress Torrey Devitto are dating.

‘Chicago Med’ actress Torrey Devitto confirms she’s dating Chicago Cubs manager David Ross

May 9, 2021 at 7:09 p.m.

David Ross' new romance is Instagram official. "Chicago Med" actress Torrey Devitto posted a photo of herself with the Chicago Cubs manager on Saturday and wrote "Love him madly." Ross...

White Sox fans applaud during player introductions at the opening day of new Comiskey Park on April 18, 1991. (Charles Cherney/baiduhai)

Column: New Comiskey Park opened 30 years ago. Thank goodness the Chicago White Sox keep hitting the refresh button on their ballpark.

April 19, 2021 at 2:40 p.m.

Professional sports franchises are always tweaking the product on the field. It's a job that's never really finished no matter how many titles an organization collects. And luckily for Chicago...

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen is introduced as the No. 1 star of the game after a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Jan. 22, 2021, at the United Center.

Who is Kevin Lankinen? 5 things to know about the Chicago Blackhawks goaltender, including his friend turned rival and his book club

March 2, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

To borrow a phrase from Ron Burgundy, that escalated quickly. The Chicago Blackhawks opted to hold a rolling tryout at goaltender this season after they parted with Corey Crawford, with...

Bears linebacker Khalil Mack returns an interception in the second quarter against the Vikings on Nov. 16, 2020, at Soldier Field.

2 Chicago Bears named to NFC Pro Bowl team: Linebacker Khalil Mack and kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson

December 22, 2020 at 7:24 a.m.

There won't be a trip to Las Vegas in it for them, but Chicago Bears players Khalil Mack and Cordarrelle Patterson have been voted to the 2021 Pro Bowl, representing...

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