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Beyond Home Run Derby: Baseball should add skills competition to All-Star festivities

May 31, 2019 at 4:15 p.m.

Monday night’s Bryce Harper-Kyle Schwarber showdown was one of the better Home Run Derbies in recent memory, but even 450-foot homers get a little tedious when you have to watch...

Umpires listen in as MLB's review command center reviews a play.

What’s wrong with baseball — and 18 ways to fix it

May 31, 2019 at 4:15 p.m.

As Major League Baseball heads into the All-Star break, it’s time to look at what’s ailing the game. Attendance is down approximately 6.5 percent, strikeouts are up and many say...

8 things to know about Kevin Anderson, Illinois alumnus who lost Wimbledon final

May 31, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

Kevin Anderson lost to Novak Djokovic (6-2, 6-2, 7-6) in Sunday morning’s Wimbledon final. Djokovic’s win was his 13th major title. That was only Anderson’s second major final; he lost...

Joe Mansueto, shown in a 2012 photo, has acquired a 49 percent stake in the Chicago Fire.

Chicago billionaire Joe Mansueto buys 49 percent stake in Fire

May 31, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

Morningstar Chairman Joe Mansueto has acquired a 49 percent stake in the Fire, the team announced Wednesday. Owner Andrew Hauptman will continue as club chairman and controlling shareholder with a...

Germany's Toni Kroos grabs his bag at the Moscow airport on his way home after losing in the World Cup's group stage.

World Cup winners and losers, Week 3: Maradona, kick saves and own goals (again)

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

World Cup group play has concluded and the knockout round is off to an electric start. Let's dig in. Winner: Kick saves A hallmark of hockey took its place in...

Colombia fans celebrate Sunday in Russia.

World Cup winners and losers, Week 2: Burger King, own goals, Fox, flaming wallet and more

May 31, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

Winner: Own goals The leading scorer in this year’s World Cup isn’t just Harry Kane with five goals. “Own goal” also has five thus far. “OG” has scored for Iran,...

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts during spring training.

Ricketts family interested in buying AC Milan, source says

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

The Ricketts family is interested in buying the Italian soccer club AC Milan, a source close to the potential transaction said. The club’s current owner is Chinese businessman Li Yonghong....

Bulls forward Wendell Carter Jr. looks to grab a loose ball in the first half of a preseason game against the Pacers on Oct. 10, 2018, at the United Center.

7 surprising things about Wendell Carter Jr., the Bulls top pick

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

Chicago is just getting to know Bulls top pick Wendell Carter Jr., so here are a few facts to help acquaint you with the 6-foot-10 19-year-old from Georgia. 1. His...

Cubs offer Dodgers game ticket swap — but hurry, it has to be done before noon

May 31, 2019 at 4:16 p.m.

Talk about quick turnarounds. The Cubs have had a little more than 12 hours to get Wrigley Field ready for today’s rescheduled 12:05 p.m. game against the Dodgers after a...

A Mexican fan in Moscow Sunday for the German-Mexico World Cup game.

World Cup winners and losers: Mexico fans, Chicagoans, Vladimir Putin and chickens

May 31, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

After four days, 11 games and one memorable hat trick, the World Cup already has produced many highs and lows. Let’s review. Winner: Mexico fans They came out in full...

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