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The Lincoln Yards site at North Southport Avenue and West Cortland Street in Chicago on Sept. 28, 2018.

What does Tom Ricketts’ ownership of a USL expansion team in Chicago mean for the Fire?

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

The United Soccer League's expansion into Chicago got a boost Wednesday when it was announced Cubs owner Tom Ricketts will be the new soccer team's majority owner. The effort to...

LeBron James, shown here stretching a sleeveless jersey, disliked the T-shirt jersey style so much he tore the sleeves off during a game.

One-on-one with sports design expert Tom O’Grady

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

You won't see Tom O'Grady's designs on the red carpet, but he has outfitted his share of superstars. O'Grady founded Chicago-based sports branding agency Gameplan Creative in 2003. Previously, he...

Toyota Park to be renamed SeatGeek Stadium after 2018 Fire season

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

The Bridgeview home field of the Chicago Fire and Chicago Red Stars, now known as Toyota Park, will be renamed SeatGeek Stadium after the end of the Fire's 2018 season....

White Sox prospect watch: Micker Adolfo named Carolina League player of the week

May 31, 2019 at 4:25 p.m.

Micker Adolfo's shoulder injury has kept him from playing the outfield, but it sure hasn't stopped him from hitting. As the primary designated hitter for the Winston-Salem Dash, Adolfo has...

Coyotes forward Richard Panik was arrested April 8 in Scottsdale, Ariz., for trespassing.

Former Blackhawk Richard Panik arrested in Arizona

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

Former Blackhawks forward Richard Panik was arrested for trespassing last week in Scottsdale, Ariz., according to ABC15-TV. Panik, 27, reportedly refused to leave the entrance of Bevvy, a sports bar,...

Javier Baez and Irmarie Marquez plan to marry in December in Puerto Rico.

Javier Baez proposes to longtime girlfriend Irmarie Marquez

May 31, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

Now that he has a World Series ring — not to mention that flashy rope necklace — Javier Baez is about to add a piece of jewelry to his collection:...

Joel Quenneville walks to a bus at United Center in Chicago for the start of the championship parade, June 18, 2015.

Debating the Blackhawks’ future: The roster, possible trades and more

May 31, 2019 at 4:26 p.m.

The Blackhawks' disappointing season ends Saturday night against the Jets in Winnipeg, Manitoba. There will be no playoffs. There are, however, plenty of issues facing the team. Our hockey experts...

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) and second baseman Yoan Moncada (10) fist bump following a 4-3 win over the Royals on Saturday.

Series preview: White Sox at Blue Jays

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

All games on WGN-AM 720. Season series: First meeting. Tied 3-3 in 2017. Monday: 6:07 p.m., WGN-9. RH Reynaldo Lopez (3-3, 4.72 in 2017) vs. LH Jaime Garcia (5-10, 4.41...

Scoreboards around Kauffman Stadium display holiday greetings on Sunday, April 1, 2018 in Kansas City, Mo. The scheduled game between the White Sox and Royals was postponed due to the bitter cold and expected snow accumulation.

White Sox’s hot start postponed by snow and cold in Kansas City

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

With temperatures not expected to rise much above freezing and snow in the forecast, Sunday’s White Sox-Royals game was postponed. The tentative makeup date is April 28 as part of...

White Sox-Royals game postponed due to cold weather

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

With temperatures not expected to rise much above freezing and a chance of snow in the afternoon, Sunday’s White Sox-Royals game was postponed. The tentative make-up date is April 28....

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