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Jason Heyward takes off his cap to acknowledge fans at the start of Game 1 of the NLDS at Wrigley Field on Oct. 7, 2016.

Jason Heyward, John Lackey, Kris Bryant headline Cubs Convention

May 15, 2019 at 9:46 p.m.

Kris Bryant, Jason Heyward, John Lackey, Kyle Schwarber, Anthony Rizzo, Joe Maddon, Billy Williams and Ryne Sandberg will headline next weekend's Cubs Convention. More than 75 Cubs players, coaches, executives...

The White Sox showed off their new centerfield scoreboard during a media preview on April 5, 2016.

Cardinals fire back in video board war with Cubs

May 15, 2019 at 9:46 p.m.

The Cubs-Cardinals rivalry continues to intensify, and now it's expanding beyond the outfield walls. The Cards are installing bigger and better video boards this offseason. According to MLB.com, the new...

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in 1997.

Charles Barkley: 72-win Bulls would destroy current Warriors

May 13, 2019 at 11:04 a.m.

Charles Barkley says the 72-win Chicago Bulls "would kill" the current Warriors team. In an interview with ESPN radio, Barkely said: "Who is going to guard Scottie Pippen and Michael...

The Incredibles, which could have been a great family mascot/movie-tie-in for a Development League team called the IncrediBulls.

Bulls narrow D-league team name contest to three

May 13, 2019 at 11:03 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls Thursday announced that they have whittled potential names for the new NBA Development League team down to three. Sadly, none of them is the IncrediBulls. Or the...

Jayson Heyward hitting for the Cardinals against the Cubs in the NLDS.

What’s Cubs starting lineup look like now?

May 15, 2019 at 9:45 p.m.

With the Cubs signing free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward Friday, here is the team's likely starting lineup (with 2015 batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, home runs and runs batted in)....

President Barack Obama poses for photos during a Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers game on Oct. 27, 2015, in Chicago.

Obama, basketball and the Bulls: new book explores how hoops influenced the president

May 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Sports Illustrated senior writer Alexander Wolff will be at 57th Street Books, 1301 E 57th St., in Hyde Park at 6 p.m. Wednesday to discuss his new book "The Audacity...

Searching for signs of hockey life in Las Vegas

May 9, 2019 at 2:02 a.m.

On a day when the temperature hit 110, the search was on for signs of ice hockey. And there should be signs, since Las Vegas is pushing hard to get...

Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler throws under pressure.

Brock Osweiler will replace Peyton Manning vs. Bears; Brock who?

May 10, 2019 at 11:56 a.m.

With Peyton Manning ruled out for Sunday's game at Soldier Field, the Bears will face Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler. Who? Here are 10 things to know about the guy from...

Kris Bryant is showered with sunflower seeds after a home run against the Cardinals.

How do the Cubs celebrate? Peculiarly, that’s how

August 23, 2019 at 6:50 p.m.

The Cubs soon could be celebrating a wild card berth. But they've been celebrating all season long – and often in a most peculiar way. Helmet rub Cubs player gets...

Illinois coach Ron Turner during the team's loss to Southern Mississippi in 1997.

Flashback: Illinois’ worst football season ever

June 15, 2018 at 10:22 a.m.

Illinois football has just endured one of its most painful offseasons in school history. But even with all the turmoil, the regular season isn't likely to compare to the horrid...

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