Pro Sports
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Williams, Bears offense will be focus of attention in preseason game vs. Buffalo
Aug 16, 2025 10:14 am - Four storylines to watch in Sunday night’s preseason game between the Bears and the Bills.
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Lincicome: If June has its swoon, what does August have to offer?Aug 16, 2025 7:00 am - Daily Herald columnist Bernie Lincicome takes an up-to-date look at Chicago’s baseball teams, such as they are.
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Ninth-inning rally falls short for Chicago DogsAug 15, 2025 11:31 pm - Despite a ninth-inning rally, the Chicago Dogs came up just short on Friday night, losing the first game of their final homestand of the season at the hands of the Gary SouthShore RailCats by a final of 5-4.
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Kane County Cougars slip past Kansas City MonarchsAug 15, 2025 9:39 pm - Thanks to strong pitching and clutch offense, the Kane County Cougars claimed a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Monarchs on Friday night at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva.
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Still not enough: PCA breaks slump, but Cubs don’t join himAug 15, 2025 6:39 pm - Pete Crow-Armstrong had 3 hits, made two outs on the bases and came up limping after a diving attempt in center. The Cubs didn’t give him enough help in a 3-2 loss to Pittsburgh on Friday.
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More mixed results from Bears offense in joint practice with Bills
Aug 15, 2025 5:35 pm - Here are the biggest takeaways from Friday’s practice between the Bears and the visiting Bills.
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What your favorite MLB player can learn from TikToks of his favorite playerAug 15, 2025 3:32 pm - Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile is far from the only young ballplayer who turns to Instagram, YouTube or TikTok in times of need or curiosity. The 22-year-old exists on one end of the spectrum, with baseball videos populating about 50 percent of his algorithm and much of his search history.
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Former employee sues Blackhawks, alleging discrimination, wrongful termination
Aug 15, 2025 3:15 pm - A former Chicago Blackhawks employee is suing the team for discrimination and retaliation, alleging he was treated differently by his supervisor for being gay, and then wrongfully fired shortly after being interviewed by Outsports, a website covering LGBTQ+ issues and individuals in sports.
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Owen Caissie, Cubs’ top prospect, debuts in Toronto as offense continues its struggles
Aug 15, 2025 10:37 am - About 90 minutes before first pitch, Owen Caissie strolled through the bowels of the Rogers Centre and entered the Cubs’ clubhouse. The 23-year-old slugger was about to make his big-league debut, batting fifth as the designated hitter in a lineup searching for the rhythm that made it one of the best teams in baseball earlier this season.
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Kane County Cougars fall to Lake Country again at homeAug 14, 2025 10:24 pm - In another strong pitching performance, the Lake Country Dockhounds topped the Kane County Cougars 6-4 on Thursday night at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva.