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Theo Epstein with White Sox GM Kenny Williams.

Theo Epstein makes another ‘most’ list

May 16, 2019 at 12:21 a.m.

Not only is Theo Epstein regarded in some circles as the world's greatest leader, he's also apparently pretty darn influential too. Time Magazine released their annual 100 most influential people...

Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Real Madrid, the Spanish soccer team.

Real Madrid will face MLS All-Stars at Soldier Field

June 5, 2018 at 5:31 a.m.

Real Madrid, the powerful Spanish soccer club, will play the MLS All-Star team on Aug. 2 at Soldier Field, Major League Soccer announced Saturday. The game is scheduled for 8...

The new street sign, featuring Javier "Javy" Baez in Humboldt Park.

Cubs’ day off: Bryant hits balls into Chicago River, Schwarber poses as mannequin

May 16, 2019 at 12:17 a.m.

There was no rest for some weary Cubs. After a late night Monday at Wrigley, the team had no game Tuesday, but some players and brass packed their personal schedules...

Eddie Vedder and Theo Epstein talk in the dugout before Game 3 of their National League Division Series at Wrigley Field last October.

Eddie Vedder to join Theo Epstein for Hot Stove Cool Music benefit

May 16, 2019 at 12:14 a.m.

Cubs fan and Pearl Jam leader Eddie Vedder will join Cubs president Theo Epstein at a special edition of the Hot Stove Cool Music benefit concert in Boston on April...

The Gamecocks already have defeated a No. 2 seed (Duke), a No. 3 seed (Baylor) and a No. 4 seed (Florida). Add a No. 1 seed like the Zags to that mix and South Carolina would join 2014 Connecticut as the only teams to beat a 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the same tournament.

NCAA tournament winners and losers

June 5, 2018 at 10:42 a.m.

The NCAA basketball tournaments are down to their final rounds. Here are the winners and losers from the weekend. Winner: Lawrence Police Department They know how to throw shade. After...

Blackhawks’ playoff tickets on sale Monday

May 9, 2019 at 3:22 a.m.

In what has become a rite of spring, Blackhawks playoff tickets go on sale next week. Single-game tickets for the first two rounds will go on sale at noon Monday....

Dayton's Kendall Pollard, left, is fouled on his way to the basket by Wichita State's Shaquille Morris during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA tournament on Friday, March 17, 2017, in Indianapolis.

Winners and losers from first two rounds of NCAA tournament

June 22, 2019 at 11:48 p.m.

The NCAA tournament is through the first two full rounds. Here are the winners and the losers thus far. Winner: Julia Louis-Dreyfus By our count, the "Veep" actress and Northwestern...

Vanderbilt guard Matthew Fisher-Davis (5) steals the ball from Northwestern guard Bryant McIntosh (30) during the first half.

Winners and losers from Day 1 of the NCAA tournament

June 5, 2018 at 1:59 p.m.

The NCAA tournament is in full bloom. Here are the winners and the losers thus far. Loser: Bryce Drew Vanderbilt coach calls last timeout with seven minutes left. Vanderbilt offense...

Cook averaged 22 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.4 blocks as a senior, when he was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. He lifted the Railsplitters to state with 19 points and 15 rebounds in a memorable 54-50 supersectional win against Peoria Manual. "He is almost 6-11 with the skills of a guard," Lincoln Athletic Director Darrell Hanslow said.

100 best Illinois high school basketball players ever

June 29, 2019 at 10:49 p.m.

In its 118-year history, Illinois high school basketball has produced a remarkable bounty of talent. With the IHSA's tournaments under way, we undertook the daunting — possibly maddening — task...

All 43 Cubs game-day giveaways in the 2017 season, ranked

May 16, 2019 at 12:08 a.m.

Not only do the Cubs expect stiff competition in their quest to repeat as champs, Cubs fans should expect stiffer competition to get what is arguably its best lineup of...

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