Articles filed under The Athletic
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New Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill brings hope but faces daunting taskMay 22, 2025 4:59 pm - The appeal of the Blackhawks head coaching job is obvious. It’s a brand-name team in a world-class city with a huge fan base, a whip-smart general manager, a patient owner with deep pockets and a prospect pool full of tantalizing talents who are either knocking on the door or have already knocked it down.
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Blackhawks hire Jeff Blashill as head coach: Why he’s getting another shotMay 22, 2025 11:21 am - Jeff Blashill was never given the chance to see a rebuild through with the Detroit Red Wings.The Blackhawks now present Blashill a second chance at doing just that.
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Blackhawks hire Jeff Blashill as head coach: Why he’s getting another shotMay 22, 2025 11:20 am - Jeff Blashill was never given the chance to see a rebuild through with the Detroit Red Wings. The Chicago Blackhawks now present Blashill a second chance at doing just that, making him their next coach.
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With Kyle Tucker’s star power and clubhouse vibes, Cubs believe their strong start is realMay 21, 2025 5:22 pm - Kyle Tucker is expected to be the No. 1 free agent available next winter, potentially landing “a nine-figure contract that starts with a 6,” according to The Athletic’s Jim Bowden. Whether the Cubs are willing to pay that price is irrelevant at this point, because they have a first-place club and so much will happen between now and October.
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What coach Jeff Blashill could bring to Blackhawks: Prospects, veterans, NHL experienceMay 21, 2025 8:01 am - The Chicago Blackhawks are believed to be wrapping up their coaching search. As the wait continues for Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson to officially bring the se...
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Sky’s Reese feels supported during investigation of alleged ‘hateful fan comments’May 20, 2025 4:50 pm - The Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese said Tuesday she feels supported by her team and the league as the WNBA investigates “hateful fan comments” allegedly made during Saturday’s game against the Indiana Fever.
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Cubs’ Happ activated, Hodge goes on injured listMay 20, 2025 4:34 pm - The Cubs placed relief pitcher Porter Hodge on the injured list on Tuesday, and activated outfielder Ian Happ.
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Bears, Thuney agree to two-year contract extensionMay 20, 2025 1:28 pm - The Bears and offensive lineman Joe Thuney agreed to a two-year contract extension.
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If the WNBA wants a true Clark-Reese rivalry, the Sky must grow up quicklyMay 18, 2025 3:24 pm - Saturday’s blowout win by the Fever over the Sky didn’t help spark a true WNBA rivalry between the teams.
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The potential Pete Crow-Armstrong MVP season is starting to happen for the Chicago CubsMay 17, 2025 8:19 pm - The Cubs in first place. Pete Crow-Armstrong making leaping catches at the ivy and hitting home runs into the bleachers. Fans chanting “P-C-A!” and roaring when he drives the ball into the right-field corner, knowing that’s an easy triple with his speed. It’s already picking up, the All-Star Game buzz and MVP chatter.