Articles filed under Sports
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Amanda Anisimova or Iga Swiatek will be Wimbledon's eighth consecutive first-time women's championJul 11, 2025 6:59 pm - 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.
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Smith’s early exit in White Sox loss all about getting more restJul 11, 2025 6:49 pm - All-star pitcher Shane Smith left the mound after 3 innings of a 4-2 loss to Cleveland in Game 1 of Friday’s double-header. The goal was to give the rookie some extra rest, manager Will Venable said.
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Why suburban native Allie Quigley was the first Sky player to have her jersey number retiredJul 11, 2025 5:28 pm - 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.
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Shooting Star: In biggest moments, St. Charles North’s Keaton Reinke earned college offerJul 11, 2025 4:56 pm - 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.
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Despite season’s trials and tribulations, Chicago Stars ‘believe in what we’re doing’Jul 11, 2025 3:47 pm - 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.
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Bears sign general manager Ryan Poles to contract extension through 2029 seasonJul 11, 2025 2:40 pm - 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.
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This season is Bears receiver Rome Odunze’s chance to step out of the shadowsJul 11, 2025 11:51 am - Rome Odunze showed glimpses of his potential and his connection with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throughout his rookie season. He finished third on the team with 734 receiving yards on 54 receptions and 101 targets and caught 3 touchdowns. Odunze started 12 games and played in all of the Bears’ 17 matchups, averaging 13.6 yards a reception.
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What we’re hearing about the Cubs’ trade deadline plans, from pitchers to hittersJul 11, 2025 11:13 am - 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...
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Chicago Dogs and Milwaukee Milkmen have Game 3 suspended due to weatherJul 10, 2025 9:53 pm - Thursday night’s Game 3 between the Milwaukee Milkmen and Chicago Dogs was suspended in the bottom of the third inning with the bases loaded for the Dogs and two outs. The score was tied 1-1.
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The new college sports agency is rejecting some athlete NIL deals with donor-backed collectivesJul 10, 2025 9:42 pm - A new college sports agency has rejected certain NIL deals involving donor-backed collectives. These collectives, formed to funnel money to athletes or schools, fail to meet NCAA rules requiring deals to serve a valid business purpose. A letter sent to Division I athletic directors explained that deals solely raising funds for athletes, like selling merchandise or hosting events, do not qualify.