A new day for PCA: Pete Crow-Armstrong revels in being the face of Chicago Cubs

Pete Crow-Armstrong's extension makes him the face of the Cubs' franchise. He's a persona that's already been embraced as a fan favorite and a player with MVP-type potential.

What position group should the Bears focus on with the 25th overall pick? | The Offseason - Ep. 6
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This week on The Offseason with Cassie Carlson, the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs takes us through how he approached his first mock draft and why he has the Bears focusing on defense in the first round. Plus, ESPN Raiders reporter Ryan McFadden dives into what happened over the four day span of Maxx Crosby being traded to Baltimore and the Ravens backing out at the last minute.

NYC Hotel Concerns, Big Matchups, and Penalty Pressure | Futbol HQ
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Concerns grow over fan accommodations in New York City as the World Cup nears. We break down a must-watch England vs. Croatia showdown, hear from Austin FC’s Brad Stuver on the pressure of penalty kicks, and see how Seattle is giving fans a shot at tickets through a new app. The countdown to 2026 continues.

Cubs World Series Champion Jason Heyward announces retirement after 16-year career

Jason Heyward, who launched his 16-year major league career with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 and won a World Series title with the Chicago Cubs in 2016, announced his retirement on Friday.

How much does a Wrigley Field vendor make on opening day? | ChicagoNOW
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The numbers are in from opening day at Wrigley Field! Viral Wrigley Field vendor, Jonah Fialkow, shares behind the scenes of his opening day sales.

NFL blocks Tom Brady's new bid to unretire | ChicagoNOW
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Tom Brady revealed he considered unretiring again, but the NFL blocked the move. The league opposed his return because he is a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

IOC chair announces ban on transgender athletes in female competitions in Olympic events

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday a new policy that will bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s events at the Olympics. The policy will be in effect starting with the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Chicago beats LA and Boston as America's #2 top sports city | ChicagoNOW
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According to 'American Holidays' list of top 10 sports cities, Chicago ranks #2. Chicago is first place when it comes to number of sports bars but ranks just below New York City in number of significant sport stadiums.

Recap Opening Day from White Sox and Cubs, Preview Illini Sweet 16 matchup | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Cassie Carlson and Tina Nguyen recap the start of MLB season on the Northside, as the Cubs drop the opener to the nationals. Chicago Tribune's Lamond Pope joins us to recap the White Sox opening day loss vs. Brewers. Illini great Kendall Gill and Big Ten Networks Mike Hall preview Illinois Sweet 16 matchup vs Houston.

Murakami caps his MLB debut with a homer in White Sox's 14-2 loss to Brewers

Even in a 14-2 Opening Day loss to Milwaukee, White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami showed signs Thursday that he could deliver in the big leagues.

Cubs reportedly extend Nico Hoerner's contract: What it means for the Cubs

The Cubs ended the day with good news: They've reportedly agreed to terms with Gold Glove second baseman Nico Hoerner on an extension. Here's what that means for the team.

Takeaways as the Chicago Cubs fall flat vs. the Nationals on Opening Day

Here are our takeaways from the Cubs' opening day loss to the Nationals, as the Northsiders fell flat on Day 1 after an offseason of anticipation.

Crowds pack Wrigleyville for Cubs home opener
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It's a party in Wrigleyville, as the Cubs take on the Nationals for their home opener on Thursday.

Tina Nguyen's expectations for Chicago Cubs in 2026
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It's Opening Day at Wrigley Field! FOX Chicago's Tina Nguyen breaks down what she expects to see from the Chicago Cubs this year.

Pay Days, Birthdays & Opening Days | Chicago Sports Tonight
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The Score's Matt Spiegel and ESPN 1000's Jesse Rogers joined Tina Nguyen on Chicago Sports tonight on the eve of both the Cubs and White Sox season-openers. Will there be more pressure on PCA to perform at an even higher level after his huge extension, is the Cubs starting rotation one of the best in the league and what are the chances that the White Sox surprise this season? Plus, does tomorrow's tilt between the Illini and Houston in the Sweet 16 set up as the biggest game in Brad Underwood's tenure at Illinois?

Northwestern hires Carla Berube as next women's basketball coach

Northwestern has hired one of the most sought-after coaching candidates in this current cycle its next women's basketball coach