Chicago Sports

Which 2022 Fire players could appear in the 2026 World Cup?

Midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri was the lone member of the Fire to compete in this World Cup (for Switzerland), making his…

3 years ago

Why Cubs individualized one-knee stances — for current catchers and any they may add

When veteran Yan Gomes joined the Cubs, catching coach Craig Driver started working with him on a one-knee-down stance. It…

3 years ago

‘No bad feelings’ about not getting White Sox job, Ozzie Guillen says

Ozzie Guillen interviewed for the White Sox manager's job for the second time in his life. This time, he did…

3 years ago

Baseball quiz: They’re more than just numbers

I spend a lot of time looking at baseball stats. I have ever since I was a little kid, when…

3 years ago

College football’s playoff is all-consuming. What happens when all the romance is gone?

Let's begin on a heartwarming note: I hate the College Football Playoff. Always have, from Day 1. Oh, it was…

3 years ago

Bears have a lot to gain against NFL-best Eagles

Just . . . be competitive, baby? The rebuilding Bears are 3-10 with six consecutive losses. They've allowed an NFL-high…

3 years ago

Bears vs. Eagles — What to Watch 4

KEY MATCHUP The Eagles' defensive front is the best in the league, with an NFL-high 49 sacks. Balance is what…

3 years ago

Bears QB Justin Fields chasing history as he squares off with Eagles’ Jalen Hurts

It's not all bad and boring as the Bears trudge through a lost season that could end with their worst…

3 years ago

Blackhawks trying to ‘simplify’ overall game instead of searching for small tweaks

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Every member of the Blackhawks has a slightly different analysis of what's going wrong and a…

3 years ago

What Bears GM Ryan Poles can learn from the Eagles’ resurrection

The Eagles were a mess. Less than three years removed from winning the Super Bowl, they'd finished the 2020 season…

3 years ago