Yankees re-enact scene from ‘The Sandlot’
"You're killin' me, Smalls!" The White Sox in particular have been known to create a funny commercial or two, but the Yankees might be setting the bar this season. In a...
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Cheers and tears: March Madness recap so far
Had enough of March Madness yet? Yeah, neither have we. But just in case you had to sleep/eat/call your mother at some point this weekend and missed some of the...
6 reasons you should watch the women’s NCAA tourney
Hey, college basketball fans from Illinois, are you still moping about not having any teams in the NCAA tournament? Just stop it already. If you could tear yourself away from...
Beyond Kentucky: The wild and weird of bracketology
Across America, hardly anyone is thinking about work right now. How could they with March Madness here? Fans have pressing questions when it comes to crafting the perfect bracket, and...
Illinois’ last hopes for March Madness
Oh, so close. After knocking off powerhouse Wichita State in a Missouri Valley Conference tournament semifinal Saturday, Illinois State was one win away from the Big Dance. All the Redbirds...
Small feet, big expectations for Fire’s Shaun Maloney
Stop Jon Busch if you've heard this before. "[The team] has a great history, but it's been a long time since this club's been on the front foot," the Fire...
Shaun Maloney’s reading list
Looking to start a conversation with new Fire midfielder Shaun Maloney? Start with books. His reading list mostly consists of nonfiction, although he has a soft spot for a certain...
Details on Minnie Minoso memorial services
The family of Minnie Minoso on Tuesday released details regarding services for the White Sox legend. A public visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at Holy...
Take heart, Chicago—Minoso chose to be one of us
Somewhere in my endless stacks of sports memorabilia, I have Minnie Minoso's autograph. I'm a bit embarrassed to admit I don't know exactly where it is at this moment, though...
Two Brothers, Kane County Cougars pitch new brew
Move over, Frank Thomas. You're not the only baseball-themed beer in Chicago anymore. The Kane County Cougars on Thursday unveiled the name of its specialty craft beer, created with Two...