Women's World Cup surprises: More teams means more players looking to make noise

The No. 1-ranked Americans aim to win this for three in a row, but an expanded field of 32 teams means more players will see the international spotlight — and no doubt want to prove they belong.

Álvarez homers twice, Mets hold on to beat White Sox 11-10 after opening 7-run lead

David Robertson retired Tim Anderson on a game-ending flyout that stranded runners on second and third, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago White Sox 11-10 Tuesday night after building a seven-run lead behind a pair of Francisco Álvarez home runs.

Seiya Suzuki has homer, 4 hits as Cubs pour it on late to rout Nationals 17-3

Seiya Suzuki homered and drove in three runs on a four-hit night, and the Chicago Cubs poured it on late to beat the Washington Nationals 17-3 on Tuesday night.

Ruiz and Candelario power the Nationals to a 7-5 victory over the Cubs

Keibert Ruiz hit a two-run homer and went 3 for 3 with a double to lead the Washington Nationals past the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Tuesday night.

White Sox host Double Duty Classic to honor Negro Leagues' legacy

On Tuesday at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Chicago White Sox will hold the Double Duty Classic, featuring the best inner-city high school players in the country.

Blackhawks and top draft pick Connor Bedard agree to 3-year contract

The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Connor Bedard have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract for the No. 1 overall draft pick.

Northwestern hazing scandal: 12 former football players take legal action against school

Eight former Northwestern University football players are taking legal action against the school in the wake of a hazing scandal that resulted in the dismissal of longtime head coach Pat Fitzgerald last week.

Lionel Messi officially introduced by Inter Miami, Major League Soccer

The soccer star's first official training session is Tuesday and he is expected to play Friday in a Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul.

Michael Jordan mobile memorabilia store coming to Chicago

Michael Jordan fans may want to start budgeting now. A mobile memorabilia store will hit the streets of Chicago later this month.

Burger hits go-ahead homer as White Sox beat Braves 6-5 for first win in Atlanta

Jake Burger's sixth-inning homer off Spencer Strider gave Chicago the lead, Andrew Benintendi drove in three runs with three hits and the White Sox held on in the ninth inning to beat the Braves 6-5 on Saturday night for their first win in Atlanta.

Northwestern fires head baseball coach Jim Foster following Pat Fitzgerald's termination

Northwestern University has fired their head baseball coach Jim Foster. This comes just days after the school parted ways with head football coach Pat Fitzgerald amid an ongoing investigation into hazing allegations.