Mike McGraw
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A radical Chicago sports reset: It’s OK to cheer for both baseball teamsMay 14, 2026 9:12 pm - This weekend’s City Series at Rate Field is set up to be a rare occasion when both the Cubs and White Sox have winning records. This is a good time to try a new approach to fandom.
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Not half bad: Too many walks, but Sox beat Royals to reach .500May 13, 2026 10:30 pm - The White Sox continued to play a confident brand of baseball, beating Kansas City 6-5 on Wednesday to reach .500 for the first time past May since 2022.
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Expanding the NCAA tourneys: Don’t let it ruin your dayMay 11, 2026 8:28 pm - Expanding the NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams seems to be a resoundingly negative hot topic on social media. Mike McGraw sees a few positives in this latest revenue grab.
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Lucky bounce: Bulls move up to No. 4 pick at NBA Draft LotteryMay 10, 2026 3:28 pm - New head of basketball operations Bryson Graham saw the ping-pong balls bounce his way as the Bulls moved up to the No. 4 pick in Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery.
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Does deep bag beat slugger success? Trying to explain Cubs’ fast startMay 09, 2026 9:12 pm - Why are the Cubs off to such a fast start? It’s not easy to explain, especially since their hitters are nowhere close to last season’s early level of success.
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Weak AL provides opportunity, but Getz vows to keep White Sox focused on futureMay 08, 2026 10:17 pm - Seattle piled up 10 RBI on 3 home runs to beat the White Sox 12-8 on Friday at Rate Field. Before the game, Sox GM Chris Getz made it clear he’s looking long term, even if the team stays in playoff contention.
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Too soon? Cubs join elite company as home win streak hits 15May 07, 2026 6:35 pm - Michael Conforto homered and Shota Imanaga struck out 10 as the Cubs beat the Reds 8-3 on Thursday at Wrigley Field, stretching their home win streak to 15.
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Cubs get another clutch HR, walk-off win; Boyd joins injured listMay 06, 2026 6:05 pm - Cubs starter Matthew Boyd went on the 15-day injured list and could be headed for left knee surgery. But the Cubs recorded another walk-off win over the Reds, 7-6 in 10 innings.
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What’s old is new again: New Bulls boss Graham remembers the 1990s, but can he repeat them?May 06, 2026 3:27 pm - The Bulls introduced new head of basketball operations Bryson Graham on Wednesday at the Advocate Center. The news conference began with team president Michael Reinsdorf taking blame for the Bulls’ poor performance.
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Cubs home streak hits 13 with another walk-off vs. RedsMay 05, 2026 10:09 pm - Michael Busch’s RBI single in the 10th inning gave the Cubs a 3-2 victory over Cincinnati at Wrigley Field to extend their home win streak. Busch also tied the score with an eighth-inning home run.