Articles filed under The Athletic
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It’s a 3-peat: ‘Cancun’ Bulls didn’t throw in beach towel, but where do they go from here?Apr 19, 2025 7:58 pm - Yes, the Bulls played with more intensity in the second half, but a 24-point halftime deficit proved too much to overcome and their season is now mercifully over thanks to a 109-90 drubbing at the hands of their Play-In nemesis, the Miami Heat.
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The Cubs may have the best offense in baseball. How are they doing it?Apr 19, 2025 7:38 pm - As pitcher Ben Brown sat down to meet the media after the Cubs’ 6-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon, a reporter asked him what it was like to ...
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Former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks opens up on terminal diagnosis: ‘I’m going to be here fighting’Apr 19, 2025 12:30 pm - Nowadays, Bobby Jenks, the once-elite White Sox closer is living in Portugal with his wife and her family. His days are a mixture of hospital visits and constant exhaustion.
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Will an NFL Draft lacking in marquee talent push Ashton Jeanty, Tyler Warren into top 10?Apr 18, 2025 11:48 am - This NFL draft group isn’t teeming with top-level talent. And because there are fewer marquee prospects than usual, especially with a dip outside the top five, teams leaning in the direction of selecting the best player available might have no choice but to take Ashton Jeanty and Tyler Warren.
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Five offseason questions for the Blackhawks and GM Kyle DavidsonApr 18, 2025 11:31 am - Here are five questions for the Blackhawks this offseason. The answers might determine how big of a leap they take in 2025-26.
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With no big trades yet, Cubs get through West Coast trip vs. National League powerhousesApr 17, 2025 3:03 pm - The Cubs are feeling good about their start, but they know they can be better. To do that, they need to consistently be hard to beat.
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How to watch the Cubs in 2025: Schedule, broadcast info, blackout rules and national gamesApr 17, 2025 11:18 am - The Cubs should be fun to watch as NL Central favorites, but accessing the games and navigating streaming restrictions has never been more complicated. Here’s all you need to know to keep up with the Cubs this season.
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How to watch the White Sox in 2025: Schedule, broadcast info and blackout rulesApr 17, 2025 11:09 am - It’s hard to make every White Sox game, and if you’re a Chicagoan hoping to catch the action on TV, navigating your viewing options can become tedious. We’re here to help with a guide to the new Chicago Sports Network, MLB.TV and national TV.
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Connor Bedard ready to ‘attack’ offseason after two goals in Blackhawks’ season finaleApr 16, 2025 7:16 am - Connor Bedard had time to come to terms with the Blackhawks’ end-of-season fate. He’s known for a while the Blackhawks weren’t making the playoffs. While he hopes for a different fate in the future, he hasn’t been wasting any time in planning to take advantage of the long offseason ahead.
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Sandy Alcantara? Cade Horton? How the Cubs plan to regroup without Justin SteeleApr 15, 2025 3:47 pm - Where will the Cubs turn with their starting rotation now that Justin Steele is out for the season?