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Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom saves a shot by Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

What I’m hearing about the Blackhawks this offseason: Söderblom arbitration and more

The mostly quiet portion of the Blackhawks offseason is upon us. There might be a few surprises that trickle out in the coming months, but beyond a handful of contracts, including possibly Anton Frondell’s entry-level contract, there isn’t likely to be a lot of Blackhawks’ news.

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Tucker rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Ten years after Kyle Tucker’s predraft workout for the Cubs, a special season is at hand

Ten years ago, while their Wrigley Field renovations were still ongoing, the Chicago Cubs hosted a workout for a small group of top prospects ahead of the MLB draft. Kyle Tucker and Ian Happ both attended the showcase on June 3, 2015, along with some construction workers who stayed on the project while the major-league club traveled on an extended road trip. At that time, the video boards were brand new and those players were relative unknowns.

Allen scores 27, Reese has 13th double-double this season as Sky beat Wings 87-76

Rebecca Allen scored a season-high 27 points including five 3-pointers and had three blocks to help the Chicago Sky beat the short-handed Dallas Wings 87-76. Angel Reese finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds — her 13th double-double this season — and Rachel Banham had 11 points for Chicago (6-13).

Novak Djokovic reaches a record 14th Wimbledon semifinal and faces No. 1 Jannik Sinner next

Novak Djokovic has reached the Wimbledon semifinals for a men's-record 14th time as he pursues his unprecedented 25th title from all Grand Slam tournaments. Djokovic beat Flavio Cobolli 6-7 (6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 on Wednesday to set up a showdown against No. 1 Jannik Sinner for a berth in the final. Sinner eliminated Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-4 and didn't play like someone dealing with an injured right elbow.

Chicago Dogs walk off with a win against the Milwaukee Milkmen

Both teams sent their All-Star aces to the mound in today’s Camp Day matchup at Impact Field. Jeff Lindgren went for the Dogs and Juan Díaz for the Milkmen. Diaz went fi...

Schaumburg Boomers collect fifth consecutive victory

The Schaumburg Boomers did not trail, using a pair of homers to double up the Lake Erie Crushers on Wednesday afternoon, notching a 4-2 victory in Ohio. Signed before the...