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Chance the Rapper said via Twitter that he will not be participating in an ESPN forum on athletes and violence Thursday at a South Side YMCA.

Chance the Rapper won’t be at ESPN forum on athletes and violence

June 10, 2018 at 1:18 a.m.

Chance the Rapper said via Twitter that he will not be participating in an ESPN forum on athletes and violence Thursday at a South Side YMCA, contrary to some published...

Ben Zobrist reacts as he scores on a double by Addison Russell during the fifth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals, at Nationals Park, Oct. 12, 2017.

A look inside Ben Zobrist’s Wrigleyville home

May 15, 2019 at 11:12 p.m.

The daily commute is the curse of the working class, and there's only one cure (other than quitting your job): live close to where you work. When Ben Zobrist signed...

Making it a family event, longtime Bears cornerback Charles Tillman poses for photos moments after he retired. Left to right: daughter Talya (10), wife Jackie, son Tyson (7), daughter Tiana (8) and daughter Tessa, 3, in Tillman's arms.

Charles Tillman to jump with Army’s Golden Knights in Air and Water Show

May 10, 2019 at 12:41 p.m.

Being an NFL cornerback requires an appetite for danger, but apparently his 13 years in the league weren't enough to sate Charles Tillman. Tillman plans to tandem-jump with the Army's...

Fur real: ‘Mascots’ mockumentary coming to Netflix

June 11, 2018 at 9:21 p.m.

It's the movie the sports world — or at least the slightly unhinged portion of it — has been waiting for: "Mascots." Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming...

Jason Heyward’s alarming numbers

May 15, 2019 at 11:03 p.m.

When the Cubs signed outfielder Jason Heyward to an eight-year, $184 million contract in the offseason, it was regarded as something of a coup. But was it? Defensively, Heyward has...

Elena Delle Donne shoots over Canada's Michelle Plouffe during the second half of an exhibition game on July 29, 2016, in Bridgeport, Conn.

Sky’s Elena Delle Donne gets a shoutout at DNC

June 1, 2019 at 4:56 a.m.

Tuesday was a big night for Chicago sports at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Before Bill Clinton talked about Hillary's family and their affinity for the Bears and the...

Sammy Sosa gives President Bill Clinton a Cubs Beanie Baby after the game at Wrigley Field on June 30, 1999.

Did Bill Clinton take a sly dig at Cubs fans during DNC speech?

May 15, 2019 at 11:02 p.m.

Ever the clever orator and crowd-pleaser, Bill Clinton gave several states a shout-out during his speech Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Naturally, Illinois – being the...

Mascot Hall of Fame aims to open next year in Indiana

June 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.

Ever wanted to enjoy some good old-fashioned mascot hijinks without having to sit through an actual sporting event? The Mascot Hall of Fame in nearby Whiting, Ind., could be the...

Jerian Grant handles the ball against the Celtics during a summer league game on July 9, 2016. t

Bulls’ Jerian Grant earns praise from Notre Dame coach Mike Brey

May 13, 2019 at 11:44 a.m.

Newly acquired Bulls guard Jerian Grant, who was named the most valuable player of the NBA's summer league final, drew praise from his former coach at Notre Dame, Mike Brey....

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant celebrates with teammates after scoring in the sixth inning against the Diamondbacks on April 19, 2019, at Wrigley Field.

Kris Bryant’s favorite uniform? Hint: Not the Cubs

May 15, 2019 at 10:58 p.m.

Sure, the blue of the Cubs uniform sets off the twinkle in his eyes, but Kris Bryant covets another team's colors. In a video interview with Major League Baseball during...

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