Chicago TribuneDavid Ortiz Officials identify the man they believe paid hit men to try and kill David OrtizChicago Tribune - By Danica CotoDominican authorities on Monday identified the man they believe paid hit men to try and kill David Ortiz, adding that they were closing in on the mastermind and motive behind the shooting of the famous
Chicago TribuneThe Bachelorette Three men from the Chicago area join 'Bachelor in Paradise' castChicago Tribune - Tracy SwartzAt least three men with ties to the Chicago area will participate in the upcoming season of “Bachelor in Paradise.” Manteno behavioral health specialist Kevin Fortenberry; Bartlett native Chris Bukowski;
Chicago TribuneToronto Raptors 4 shot, 3 arrested at Raptors championship rally in TorontoChicago Tribune - Rob Gillies and Ian HarrisonGunfire broke out and a stampede ensued as fans celebrated at a rally Monday for the NBA champion Raptors, leaving four people shot and thousands fleeing less than a block from where the players and Canadian
Chicago TribuneLucas Giolito A Chicago story: White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito writes a redemption storyChicago Tribune - Editorial BoardEvery major league pitcher has bad days, bad weeks and occasionally bad months. But not many ever have seasons as consistently awful as Lucas Giolito had in 2018. In his rookie season, the White Sox right-hander
Chicago TribuneChicago White Sox 6 things to look for in the City Series, including Eloy Jimenez's Wrigley Field debut and Lucas Giolito vs. Jon LesterChicago Tribune - Paul SullivanThe White Sox and Cubs begin another crosstown showdown Tuesday night at Wrigley Field in a rivalry that traditionally lives up to the hype. Here are six things to look for in the opening round of the
Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs 6 things to look for in the City Series, including Eloy Jimenez's Wrigley Field debut and Lucas Giolito vs. Jon LesterChicago Tribune - Paul SullivanThe White Sox and Cubs begin another crosstown showdown Tuesday night at Wrigley Field in a rivalry that traditionally lives up to the hype. Here are six things to look for in the opening round of the
Chicago TribuneChicago White Sox 7 things to know about the Cubs-Sox City Series, including whatever happened to the BP Cup and WGN-TV’s swan sChicago Tribune - Tim BannonThere is at least one thing that brings White Sox fans and Cubs fans together: The City Series. “Emotion runs high in a City Series,” Sox marketing director Brooks Boyer said. The Cubs host the Sox on
Chicago TribuneYu Darvish Cubs' Yu Darvish sharpens his pitching with a higher swing-and-miss rateChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesCubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy doesn’t get too carried away with pitchers’ strike percentages because it includes swings and misses outside the strike zone. Darvish, for instance, threw 63 of 83 pitches
Chicago TribuneChicago White Sox Cubs acknowledge White Sox improvement but need to take care of their own businessChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesJose Quintana won’t pitch against the White Sox this week at Wrigley Field. But Quintana, a lightning rod for many Cubs fans in the wake of Eloy Jimenez’s instant impact with Sox and Dylan Cease’s progress
Chicago TribuneJosh McCown Former Bears quarterback Josh McCown retires after 16 seasons in the NFLChicago Tribune - Dennis Waszak Jr.Josh McCown was sometimes the starting quarterback, often the backup— and always among the most-respected and well-liked players in whatever locker room he was in. McCown, who turns 40 on July 4, wrote
Chicago TribuneSan Jose Sharks Sharks sign defenseman Erik Karlsson to 8-year, $92 million dealChicago Tribune - Josh DubowThe San Jose Sharks re-signed pending free agent Erik Karlsson to a $92 million, eight-year deal on Monday, turning a one-year rental into a long-term commitment to one of the league’s most dynamic defensemen.
Chicago TribuneRick Renteria Column: Rick Renteria earns the right to lead White Sox to the next level — a chance he didn’t get with the CubsChicago Tribune - David HaughRick Renteria doesn’t own a restaurant in Chicago and, beyond Bridgeport, the humble White Sox manager probably never assumes he can go to dinner anywhere in town without a reservation. That differs greatly
Chicago TribuneGary Woodland ‘You got this!’ The story behind Amy and the U.S. Open championChicago Tribune - Tim DahlbergFrom her perch in front of a TV in Florida, Amy Bockerstette had no doubt. How could she, after she and Gary Woodland had come this far together. “You got this Gary,” she kept repeating as Woodland made
Chicago TribuneChicago White Sox Winners and losers: More Cubs on ESPN, Cody Bellinger’s praise for sunflower seeds, Joe Buck hearts Jim Nantz and moreChicago Tribune - Phil RosenthalCubs fans presumably have grown accustomed to ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball,” what with their team playing on it on all but two of the last seven weekends. The bad news or good — depending on how one about
Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs 5 takeaways from Cubs-Dodgers series, including LA's dominance and struggles at second baseChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesThe Cubs might beg to differ, pointing to the close margins in two of the three losses. “That was a great game,” Cubs manager Joe Maddon said after Sunday’s 3-2 loss that became complete when Alex Verdugo
Chicago TribuneChicago White Sox 3 takeaways from the White Sox-Yankees series, including Eloy Jimenez's power surge and Lucas Giolito's 'grinder game'Chicago Tribune - LaMond PopeThe White Sox got a good look at their future, and a brief glimpse at the .500 mark, during their four games against the Yankees. The series featured two wins for each team and two sold out crowds at Rate
Chicago TribuneAlex DeBrincat Blackhawks Q&A: Is Bowen Byram a slam dunk pick at No. 3? Is Stan Bowman on the hot seat?Chicago Tribune - Jimmy GreenfieldThe NHL season is finally over and now we’re all living in a world in which the Blues have won a Stanley Cup. The draft is this week, free agency begins July 1 and trades can happen at any moment. The
Chicago TribuneChicago Bulls Big man? Point guard? Trade? The Bulls get ready to feel the draft.Chicago Tribune - K.C. JohnsonWhen the Bulls dropped from their pre-draft lottery spot of fourth all the way to No. 7 last month, John Paxson acknowledged a brief moment of disappointment. Then, the Bulls executive vice president on
Chicago TribuneChicago Bears Leonard Floyd is bigger, stronger, healthy — and ready for a breakout season opposite Khalil MackChicago Tribune - Brad BiggsLeonard Floyd is bigger than he was a year ago. He’s stronger. And, most importantly, he’s healthy. That all added up to him being the most head-turning player on the field during the Bears’ offseason
Chicago TribuneChicago Bears Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 81, Eddie JacksonChicago Tribune - Will LarkinEddie Jackson has been a Bear for only two years. In that time, he has made more big plays than almost any defensive player in team history. Jackson has scored five defensive touchdowns, which ranks fourth
Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs As the Cubs' grueling stretch rolls on, their road woes continue in a 3-2 loss to the Dodgers that ends a 2-5 tripChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesThe rigors of a challenging segment at the end of the 2018 season might have served the Cubs well in their latest endurance test. “When you continue to do this, certain things do help you,” manager Joe
Chicago TribuneGary Woodland Former college basketball player Gary Woodland holds off a surging Brooks Koepka to win the U.S. OpenChicago Tribune - Doug FergusonGary Woodland denied Brooks Koepka's bold bid at history and made U.S. Open memories of his own Sunday with two clutch shots, a birdie putt on the final hole and that silver trophy in his hands at Pebble
Chicago TribuneCollege SportsCollege football recruiting tracker: Notre Dame lands 4-star offensive lineman Michael Carmody, the brother of an Irish playerChicago Tribune - Chicago Tribune staffFour-star Class of 2020 offensive lineman Michael Carmody committed to Notre Dame on Sunday. The 6-foot-6, 285-pound Carmody is from Mars, Pa., and is the younger brother of Irish basketball guard Robby
Chicago TribuneCraig Kimbrel Craig Kimbrel on schedule to join Cubs by end of June: 'It's not far off'Chicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesCraig Kimbrel will make his first appearance Tuesday for Triple-A Iowa with a strong possibility of joining the Cubs by the end of June. “Everything has been on schedule so far,” manager Joe Maddon said
Chicago TribuneYoan MoncadaYoan Moncada and Welington Castillo exit early with tight backs, and White Sox reportedly are calling up former 1st-roundChicago Tribune - LaMond PopeWhite Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada made a brief return in Sunday’s 10-3 loss to the Yankees at Guaranteed Rate Field. Moncada had two plate appearances before leaving in the fifth inning with upper-back
Chicago TribuneChicago White Sox Odrisamer Despaigne's struggles too much for White Sox to overcome in 10-3 loss to the YankeesChicago Tribune - LaMond PopeThe Yankees placed runners on first and third with no outs in the first inning Sunday against the White Sox. Odrisamer Despaigne worked out of the jam without surrendering a run. The Sox starting pitcher
Chicago TribuneRick Renteria Rebuild vs. Rebuild: Comparing the 2019 White Sox with the 2014 CubsChicago Tribune - Paul SullivanSeventy games into Year 3 of their rebuild, the White Sox are feeling pretty good about themselves. Despite injuries to starting pitchers Michael Kopech and Carlos Rodon, they’re hanging around .500 at
Chicago TribuneCarli Lloyd Carli Lloyd's tiny golf clap delivers big message from U.S. women to celebration criticsChicago Tribune - Ronald BlumCarli Lloyd had just scored on an 18-yard volley to put the United States ahead 11 minutes in against Chile. After leaping, pumping a fist and hugging teammate Lindsey Horan, she raised both hands chin
