Articles filed under The Athletic
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The Big Ten and private equity: Why college sports’ richest conference is doing its homeworkAug 06, 2025 12:28 pm - With revenues likely to soar past $1 billion this fiscal year, the Big Ten’s deep pockets give its membership advantages well beyond its competition. But even for college...
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Blackhawks have big plans for centennial celebrationAug 05, 2025 4:04 pm - The Blackhawks on Tuesday announced another round of anniversary celebrations in 2025-26 to honor the franchise’s centennial.
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Why Blackhawks first-round pick Anton Frondell plans to stay in Sweden this seasonAug 05, 2025 6:53 am - Where Anton Frondell was going to play this coming season was decided long before he was drafted by the Blackhawks. It was decided even before it was known which division Djurgården would be playing this season.
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Texas tops preseason college football coaches pollAug 04, 2025 5:02 pm - The SEC landed nine teams in the USA Today 2025 preseason college football Coaches Poll to lead all conferences, with Texas holding off two Big Ten powerhouses to open as the preseason No. 1.
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NCAA Tournament staying at 68 teams for 2026Aug 04, 2025 3:22 pm - The NCAA Tournament for men’s and women’s basketball is staying at 68 teams for the 2026 postseason.
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What did Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts think of Jed Hoyer’s trade deadline?Aug 02, 2025 1:57 pm - The Cubs’ targeted, incremental moves around the trade deadline did not leave chairman Tom Ricketts disappointed.
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Luis Robert Jr. ‘happy’ to stay with White Sox after surprise decision to not trade himAug 02, 2025 1:46 pm - White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. said he’s happy to still be with Chicago, a day after the organization opted not to trade him before Thursday’s deadline.
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Cubs to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game, first time at Wrigley Field since 1990Aug 01, 2025 10:04 am - In a long-awaited announcement, Major League Baseball confirmed the Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced the new...
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No big deals, but Cubs add depth at trade deadlineJul 31, 2025 8:42 pm - The Cubs added no big names at the trade deadline, but instead acquired depth pieces.
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White Sox trade Houser to Tampa BayJul 31, 2025 6:12 pm - The White Sox on Thursday traded starting pitcher Adrian Houser to Tampa Bay.