Cassie goes 1-on-1 with NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock
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Thomas Hammock is coming off a 2024 season that included a win over Notre Dame and a bowl win. Cassie Carlson catches up with him about the upcoming 2025 football season.

'Messi Experience' draws big crowds in Chicago

Soccer fans are getting an up-close look at the life of Lionel Messi thanks to a new immersive exhibit in Chicago.

Von Miller signing 1-year deal with NFC East contender | Reports

Von Miller, the NFL's active sacks leader, is joining an NFC East contender roughly a week before training camp opens.

The wait is over for Texas and Arch Manning, though quarterback admits it wasn't easy being backup

Arch Manning amassed the largest crowd at SEC Media Days on Tuesday, and it wasn't particularly close. The wait is over for the next player in football's most famous family. Arch is ready to shine.

'I Thought They Were Kidding': The Thrill and Confusion of MLB's First All-Star Swing-Off

Kyle Schwarber had done the Home Run Derby twice, but this format was something entirely different. The three players selected from each team would get three swings to decide the All-Star outcome.

Emergency backup goalies, like Blackhawks legend Scott Foster, face uncertain future with new NHL rule

Accountant by day/beer league goalie by night Scott Foster entered Chicago lore, winning a game for the Blackhawks. The new NHL CBA that goes into effect will change the emergency goalie program.

What kind of move should the Chicago Cubs make to become true contenders?
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The Cubs are behind the World Series champion Dodgers, but have the means to make a move before the trade deadline. Cassie and Lou discuss what that move could be.

1st & North: Top 10 QB list is out. Who got snubbed?
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On this episode of '1st & North,' Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down questions and concerns before rookies report to camp, concerns over contract holdouts, and a top ten QB list raising a lot of eyebrows. Is Commanders? Jayden Daniels really better than Eagles? Jalen Hurts? Then, Netflix breaks down a trick play that broke the Bears, and the Lions big concerns about their new center. Plus, can J.J. McCarthy lead the Vikings? And the Packers may have a legit WR1.

Eulogizing Bear-Bear, a sports columnist's best friend: Telander

Rick Telander wishes they had wheelchairs for dogs, because he would have pushed his 20 pounds around for as long as possible. He eulogizes Bear-Bear, a sports columnist's best friend.

Paul Konerko explains why the 20-year White Sox World Series reunion means more
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Paul Konerko, captain of the 2005 World Series-winning White Sox team, has celebrated anniversaries of the '05 team before. He explains why the 20-year reunion is different.

White Sox legend Mark Buehrle talks his statue, and the 2005 World Series reunion
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Former White Sox ace Mark Buehrle is forever immortalized in team history with a statue at Rate Field. He talked about his special day and the 2005 World Series reunion.

OnCore Golf's Bret Blakely on how the right ball can transform your game | ChicagoNOW
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OnCore Golf co-founder Bret Blakely talks about how something as small as a golf ball can impact your game. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.