Articles filed under Sports
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Despite Christian Pulisic’s absence, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout roundJun 19, 2026 7:11 pm - SEATTLE — Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit. The U.S. national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the inj...
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Dean’s milestone moment highlights Cubs’ 16-run outburstJun 19, 2026 6:02 pm - The Cubs offense finally delivered in a big way Friday. Carson Kelly smashed a first-inning grand slam, newcomer Justin Dean got his first MLB hit and the Cubs beat Toronto 16-2 at Wrigley Field.
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North Carolina going for 1st national title in baseball in CWS finals against surging SoonersJun 19, 2026 5:03 pm - OMAHA, Neb. — Scott Forbes had just wrapped up a College World Series news conference Friday when Skip Johnson walked into the room to pose with him for an annual picture...
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Cubs send slumping Ballesteros down to IowaJun 19, 2026 2:23 pm - Before Friday’s game against Toronto, the Cubs sent Moises Ballesteros down to Triple-A Iowa and called up outfielder Justin Dean. Ballesteros got off to a great start this season, but has struggled since May.
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Powers: Could Blackhawks pursue Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram? What I’m hearingJun 19, 2026 11:41 am - News and notes about the Chicago Blackhawks as the NHL draft and free agency near.
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Jonathan Toews retires after 16 seasons in the NHLJun 19, 2026 11:26 am - Three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews announced his retirement on Friday, ending his playing career with 1,149 regular-season games and 137 playoff games. He mad...
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BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, Duke’s Cameron Boozer, UNC’s Caleb Wilson headline forwards in NBA draftJun 19, 2026 10:00 am - AJ Dybantsa's tantalizing skill has long made him the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft. The BYU standout met all expectations in becoming a first-t...
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How Matthew Boyd is helping children from Uganda — with help from a local coffee roasterJun 19, 2026 10:00 am - Now in his 12th year in the major leagues, Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd has dedicated much of his off-field time to the nonprofit he runs with his wife, Ashley. ...
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These American women are making history as referees at the men’s World CupJun 19, 2026 10:00 am - T ATLANTA — They say well-behaved women seldom make history, but Thursday, the three American women making history at the men’s World Cup were in charge of the men’s...
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Chicago Wolves win in overtime, stay alive in Calder Cup FinalsJun 18, 2026 9:18 pm - The Chicago Wolves kept their 2025-26 American Hockey season alive by rallying to stun the Toronto Marlies 4-3 in overtime in Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals on Thursday ...