Articles filed under The Athletic
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Bulls’ Matas Buzelis still powering through Billy Donovan’s ongoing testDec 12, 2025 3:51 pm - Two games into his second NBA season, Matas Buzelis ambled to the bench early in a fourth quarter he should’ve molded. Before sitting, he bashed the seat beside him and wrestled with his shooting shirt in anguish.
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What we’re hearing about the Cubs: A lot of talk, little action at Winter MeetingsDec 11, 2025 11:06 am - The Chicago Cubs seemed to be all over the map during Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings, mentioned in trade rumors for pitching and offense, linked to several prominent free agents and questioned about their ability, or willingness, to spend money.
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Imanaga’s return won’t stop Cubs from pursuing starting pitchingDec 09, 2025 2:35 pm - Shota Imanaga’s decision to take a one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer from the Cubs hasn’t stopped the club’s pursuit of another accomplished starting pitcher.
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Cubs seem to understand it’s time to make a splash againDec 07, 2025 5:29 pm - In a preview of the Winter Meetings, the Athletic’s Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma write about the Cubs’ continued goals in the offseason.
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Cubs targeting free agent Zac Gallen in their search for more pitching: SourcesDec 06, 2025 5:05 pm - In their wide-ranging search for pitching, the Chicago Cubs are targeting Zac Gallen as an option, according to team and league sources briefed on the negotiations.
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Chivas finalizing $5 million deal for Fire midfielder Brian Gutiérrez: SourcesDec 05, 2025 11:10 am - Chivas is finalizing a deal to sign Brian Gutiérrez from the Chicago Fire, sources briefed on the deal told The Athletic on Thursday.
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What we’re hearing about the Cubs: Renewed interest in Alex BregmanDec 04, 2025 6:19 pm - The Chicago Cubs are preparing for Kyle Tucker’s exit as a free agent, ready to give rookie hitters Owen Caissie and Moisés Ballesteros the runway to develop at Wrigley Field. Pitching remains the club’s primary focus, but team officials have not ruled out adding to a solid group of position players. Once again, a particular name stands out: Alex Bregman.
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Spin class: How Teuvo Teräväinen’s hockey smarts keep the Blackhawks in aweDec 04, 2025 11:39 am - Blackhawks center Teuvo Teravainen can do things on the ice that amaze his teammates. Just don’t ask him to talk about himself.
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How Cade Horton’s emergence eases the Cubs’ starting pitching concernsDec 03, 2025 8:50 am - Historically, the Chicago Cubs aren’t known for dishing out record-breaking contracts to pitchers. Just twice have they signed a starter to a deal north of $100 million, ...
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Greenberg: All sunny with the Bears, but Green Bay awaitsDec 02, 2025 4:00 pm - Jon Greenberg: Everything is brilliant and sunny when the Bears are good, which only happens every seven or eight years, so you might as well appreciate it.