Pro Sports
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Cubs rookie Ballesteros OK after being struck in helmet by deflected 105-mph line drive
Sep 19, 2025 6:00 am - Cubs rookie Moisés Ballesteros said he felt fine after taking a 105-mph line drive off the helmet in Thursday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.
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Kane County Cougars fall behind in championship seriesSep 18, 2025 9:19 pm - Pitching was the name of the game for the Sioux Falls Canaries as they put the Kane County Cougars on the ropes with a 5-3 Cougars loss in the Miles Wolff Cup Finals on Thursday Night at Sioux Falls Arena. The Canaries lead the best-of-five series 2-1.
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What needs fixing on the Bears’ defense? It starts with the lack of a pass rush
Sep 18, 2025 8:01 pm - Over the past few days, Chicago Bears players and coaches have tried to answer a common question at Halas Hall: What the heck happened in Detroit on Sunday?
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Tauchman not ready to focus on future with White SoxSep 18, 2025 7:33 pm - White Sox general manager Chris Getz discussed the possibility of bringing Palatine native Mike Tauchman back next season.
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Silvy: It’s business as usual for the Bears, and that’s their problem once again
Sep 18, 2025 6:30 am - A general manager who hasn’t drafted well and mismatched contracts between the coach and GM remain the Bears’ biggest problems.
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Why the Cubs did not take their playoff clinching celebration for granted
Sep 18, 2025 6:00 am - The Cubs did not hold back after clinching a spot in the National League playoffs after Wednesday afternoon’s 8-4 win over the Pirates. Inside a clubhouse covered in plastic, they sprayed bottles of cheap Champagne and prosecco, dumped Budweisers on each other and smoked victory cigars.
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Schaumburg Boomers loss evens championship series at one game apieceSep 17, 2025 9:27 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers were unable to build upon a 2-0 advantage against the bullpen of the Quebec Capitales, who came from behind late to score a 4-2 win and even the best-of-five Frontier League Finals at a game apiece.
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The Chicago Bears aren’t where Ben Johnson wants them yet. Here’s how they can get there
Sep 17, 2025 7:54 pm - When Bears head coach Ben Johnson watched film from his team’s blowout loss to the Detroit Lions, he noticed a recurring theme. It didn’t matter if it was tape on the offense, defense or special teams. He kept seeing the same thing.
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‘Feel the build’: Getz confident White Sox can climb quicklySep 17, 2025 6:02 pm - White Sox general manager Chris Getz essentially held his end-of-season address before the Sox lost to the Orioles 3-1 on Wednesday.
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Sarley: The journey home from this fishing trip didn’t go as promisedSep 17, 2025 5:10 pm - Daily Herald outdoors columnist Steve Sarley recounts a story about fishing on Lake Michigan.