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Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley drives to the basket against the Indiana Fever during the second half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, in Chicago. Sky won 77-72. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Why suburban native Allie Quigley was the first Sky player to have her jersey number retired

After a 15-year WNBA career, including a decade in Chicago, Allie Quigley’s No. 14 rose to the rafters Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena as the Sky’s first retired number. The Sky (6-13) hosts Minnesota (18-3) on Saturday (noon, ABC) at Wintrust Arena.

St. Charles North's Keaton Reinke (6) runs after the catch for a touchdown against Batavia's Drew DiBiase (3) during a football game at Batavia High School on Friday, Sep 20, 2024.

Shooting Star: In biggest moments, St. Charles North’s Keaton Reinke earned college offer

St. Charles North wide receiver Keaton Reinke came up big last season, earning a football scholarship offer from Northwestern University, an offer that resulted in his commitment to the Wildcats.

Orlando Pride forward Marta, center, competes for the ball between Chicago Stars forward Shea Groom, left, and midfielder Julia Grosso (21) during an NWSL soccer match, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Despite season’s trials and tribulations, Chicago Stars ‘believe in what we’re doing’

For Chicago Stars forward Shea Groom, her team “lived through a whole season basically in the first half.” Physically, the Stars played 13 games, winning only one contest, scoring just 10 goals and sitting in 13th in the 14-team NWSL. Emotionally, Chicago has undergone two head coaching changes, most recently promoting former player Ella Masar to an interim position.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller might be someone the Cubs would want to trade for.

What we’re hearing about the Cubs’ trade deadline plans, from pitchers to hitters

MINNEAPOLIS — Pete Crow-Armstrong’s transcendent season cannot be taken for granted. The Chicago Cubs are looking for impact talent ahead of the July 31 trade deadline be...

FILE - Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles talks to media during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., March 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file)

Bears sign general manager Ryan Poles to contract extension through 2029 season

The Bears reportedly signed general manager Ryan Poles to a contract extension that will keep him in town through the 2029 season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report the extension.

Holding No. 1 pick, Nationals’ front-office upheaval injects even more uncertainty into MLB draft

The Washington Nationals hold the No. 1 pick in Sunday's MLB amateur draft, a key moment in their rebuilding efforts. Top prospects include prep shortstop Ethan Holliday and college left-handers Kade Anderson and Liam Doyle. Earlier this week, the Nationals fired their general manager and manager, adding uncertainty to the draft process.

Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. celebrates winning the women's singles quarter finals match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Amanda Anisimova or Iga Swiatek will be Wimbledon's eighth consecutive first-time women's champion

Either Amanda Anisimova or Iga Swiatek will leave the All England Club's grass courts as Wimbledon's eighth consecutive first-time women's champion. They will play in the final on Saturday. Swiatek has won five Grand Slam titles but never been to the final at Wimbledon before. Anisimova is making her debut in a major title match.