Articles filed under The Athletic
-
With the clock ticking on Kyle Tucker in Chicago, the Cubs can’t go halfway at the deadlineJun 25, 2025 11:16 am - The sense of urgency for the Chicago Cubs does not simply stem from the prospect of right fielder Kyle Tucker leaving after one year. The Cubs could lose five more important players to the open market after 2026, making an aggressive push at this year’s trade deadline all the more imperative.
-
Blackhawks’ Keith selected to Hockey Hall of FameJun 24, 2025 7:25 pm - Former Blackhawks’ defenseman Duncan Keith was selected Tuesday to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
-
Which Chicago team will win a title next? Here’s what the odds sayJun 23, 2025 8:18 pm - What do odds-makers say about who will be the next champion in Chicago?
-
Grading the Kevin Durant trade from Phoenix to HoustonJun 22, 2025 3:13 pm - The Athletic’s Zach Harper grades the blockbuster NBA trade of Kevin Durant from Phoenix to Houston.
-
Blackhawks offseason primer: What to expect from NHL draft, free agency, buyoutsJun 20, 2025 7:45 am - It’s been two months — 65 days, to be precise — since the Chicago Blackhawks last played a game, with Frank Nazar scoring off a Connor Bedard feed to beat the Ottawa Sena...
-
The Cubs now look like a real Craig Counsell team: ‘He deserves every penny’Jun 19, 2025 8:00 am - Craig Counsell’s breakup with the Milwaukee Brewers is old news, except for the fans who still taunt the Chicago Cubs manager whenever his new team plays on the road at A...
-
Blackhawks re-sign Ryan Donato to 4-year, $16 million contract extensionJun 18, 2025 4:40 pm - Ryan Donato re-signed with the Blackhawks on a four-year contract with a $4 million cap hit.
-
Hawks’ Nazar gaining confidence after World ChampionshipJun 15, 2025 7:25 pm - Blackhawks center Frank Nazar carried over a strong end to the NHL season into a victorious run in the World Championship.
-
What happens when the pope wears your hat?Jun 15, 2025 6:58 pm - What happens next after Pope Leo XIV wore a White Sox hat last week?
-
The Big Ten’s 10 biggest offseason moves, from Penn State returnees to key QB additionsJun 11, 2025 5:13 pm - Having 18 teams means the Big Ten’s offseasons are bigger, too. This was a quiet year for coaching changes, as Purdue (Barry Odom) is the only Big Ten program with a new ...