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By conquering expectations, 1990s Bulls forever changed the way we measure success in Chicago sports

May 31, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

Of the biggest challenges the Bulls overcame during the dynasty, most debates revolve around Magic Johnson’s Lakers and Charles Barkley’s Suns, or all that Jazz courtesy of John Stockton and...

Boxer Mike Lee returns home on quest to inspire, win light heavyweight title

May 31, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

Mike Lee couldn’t sleep. The boxer has fought in front of 20,000 fans at Madison Square Garden. The Notre Dame graduate has given motivational speeches before large corporate crowds that...

Ryan Poles, 36, has been with the Kansas City Chiefs for 13 years, working his way up from player personnel assistant to college scouting administrator and coordinator, director of college scouting, assistant director of player personnel and now executive director of player personnel this season. He was part of the Chiefs team that won Super Bowl LIV.

Bears Chairman George McCaskey balances respect and tradition on anthem issue

May 31, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

For the first three minutes of his remarks Thursday at Halas Hall, George McCaskey read off a sheet to explain the team’s stance on the NFL’s new policy requiring players...

NFL needs to consider stopping national anthem and White House visits to eliminate noise

August 18, 2019 at 4:56 p.m.

At this point, the NFL needs to strongly consider eliminating the playing of the national anthem before games. To discuss canceling every future trip to the White House for Super...

David Ross offers Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish wise words: Chicago will have your back

May 31, 2019 at 4:13 p.m.

Speaking as a beloved former Cubs backup catcher more than the team’s special assistant to baseball operations, David Ross wants Yu Darvish to realize something about Chicago in case anything...

Arrieta throws the second no-hitter of his career, striking out 6. He also goes 2-for-4 at the plate. Cubs 16, Reds 0.

Jake Arrieta, returning to Wrigley Field with Phillies, transformed Cubs into a team to be feared

May 31, 2019 at 4:11 p.m.

Yu Darvish could be undefeated with a microscopic ERA, and the sight of Jake Arrieta back at Wrigley Field in a different uniform would cause a Cubs fan’s heart to...

Red Stars' Sam Kerr, who is the NWSL all-time leading scorer and was recently voted best player in Australia, eyes a ball during practice.

Red Stars embrace Australian sensation Samantha Kerr — but ‘Chicago doesn’t really know she’s here yet’

May 31, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

It takes about 19 hours to fly from Australia to Chicago — but nothing feels longer than those first few fidgety moments for Red Stars striker Samantha Kerr. “For takeoffs,...

Yu Darvish walks between fields during Cubs spring training on Feb. 19, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz.

Chicago will give Yu Darvish the benefit of the doubt when he earns it

May 31, 2019 at 4:12 p.m.

Yu Darvish really should have shaken off Cubs backup catcher Chris Gimenez this time. A public plea for understanding for Darvish was the wrong pitch given the situation. It only...

Bears offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich participates at OTAs on May 23, 2018, at Halas Hall.

Quietly, emerging leader Jordan Howard catching onto Bears’ new offense

May 31, 2019 at 4:27 p.m.

The shrill sound of a siren blared long enough Wednesday at Halas Hall for the Bears to clear the practice field quickly, alerting everyone to the presence of lightning. More...

Good guy Anthony Rizzo made a winning play — but he clearly crossed the line

May 31, 2019 at 4:14 p.m.

Upon further review, Major League Baseball is as confused about the slide rule as the NFL is about what constitutes a catch. Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo found himself caught...

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