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Chicago Cubs fan George Valdez takes pictures with a cellphone at the site in Daley Plaza where the statue of former Chicago Cubs player Ernie Banks in on display.

Fans, former teammates, friends pay respects at Ernie Banks visitation

August 19, 2019 at 7:58 a.m.

Ernie Banks loved baseball and he loved the fans. On Friday, the fans loved him back, paying their respects during a public visitation at Fourth Presbyterian Church in downtown Chicago....

Mr. Cub takes up residence at Daley Plaza

August 19, 2019 at 7:57 a.m.

A 7-foot monument to Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks began its four-day stay at Daley Plaza on Wednesday, attracting a hodgepodge of Chicagoans seeking to honor the beloved baseball...

Ernie Banks statue back in Chicago, will stand in Daley Plaza through Saturday

May 15, 2019 at 7:43 p.m.

The Ernie Banks statue has been returned to Chicago from Michigan, where it was being restored, and will stand in Daley Plaza from Wednesday through Saturday to honor the Cubs...

Northwestern guard Dave Sobolewski looks for an open teammate in the second half against Illinois.

Northwestern’s Dave Sobolewski handles demotion like a pro

June 16, 2018 at 7:51 p.m.

Point guard Dave Sobolewski is a senior captain for Northwestern. His face adorns promotional posters around Evanston. Coach Chris Collins calls him one of the team's most important players. The...

Newly acquired pitcher Jeff Samardzija signs autographs during the annual SoxFest convention Saturday.

Avisail Garcia lightens up — on the pounds that is

May 8, 2019 at 6:20 p.m.

There are many words being used to describe Avisail Garcia, the Venezuelan-born outfielder who has garnered comparisons to Miguel Cabrera. Ask the White Sox slugger right now, though, and he...

Chicago White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon is introduced during the opening ceremony at SoxFest 2015 at the Chicago Hilton and Towers on Friday.

White Sox in no particular hurry for Carlos Rodon to join rotation

May 8, 2019 at 6:20 p.m.

Don Cooper watched Carlos Rodon throw a half-dozen pitches Thursday before his mind was made up. "This is early, but the first thing I knew right away, and the first...

Derrick Rose does all that’s expected of him and more against Spurs

May 13, 2019 at 10:03 a.m.

The struggling Bulls entered Thursday without Joakim Noah and Mike Dunleavy and faced a defending champion Spurs team finally hitting its stride with a healthy Kawhi Leonard. There couldn't have...

Andrew Shaw celebrates after scoring during the first period.

New defensive pairings pay dividends for Blackhawks

May 9, 2019 at 12:42 a.m.

The Blackhawks provided ample opportunities for celebration in their 6-1 win over the Coyotes on Tuesday night: Patrick Kane notched his 200th career goal, Jonathan Toews ended an 11-game goalless...

Former Cubs reminisce on 2007, 2008 seasons

May 15, 2019 at 7:49 p.m.

There has been tangible excitement lingering around this weekend's Cubs Convention. It was only fitting that the organization devoted an hour to exploring its last playoff run. Several former Cubs,...

For Cubs to thrive in 2015, young guns will have to produce

August 19, 2019 at 7:54 a.m.

The five players gathered on stage for a panel called "New Kids on the Block" had appeared in no major league games at this time last year. At Saturday's Cubs...

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