Kyle Tucker, Yordan Alvarez lead Astros over White Sox 6-4

Houston outhit the White Sox 11-10 as the Astros went 6 for 19 with runners in scoring position during a game that took 3 hours, 11 minutes. The White Sox were 2 for 9 RISP.

NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement

The in-season tournament that Commissioner Adam Silver has wanted for years will become reality, sources told The Associated Press.

Alvarez’s bases-clearing double sends Astros past White Sox

Yordan Alvarez hit a go-ahead three-run double in the seventh inning, and the Houston Astros rallied past the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Friday night for their first win of the season.

LaVine, DeRozan each score 23 points; Bulls rout Hornets

Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan each scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls routed the injury-plagued Charlotte Hornets 121-91 on Friday night to take a big step toward reaching the NBA’s play-in tournament.

Dodgers proposal gone wrong: Fan gets tackled by security mid-proposal

As he got down on one knee and pulled out the ring, fans went wild cheering him on. Moments later, a security officer blindsided him with an NFL-like tackle, knocking his hat off of his head. And it was all caught on video.

Blackhawks drop 7th straight in 5-3 loss to Blues

Logan Brown and Alexey Toropchenko scored 38 seconds apart in the second period, and the St. Louis Blues beat the skidding Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Thursday night.

Vaughn’s double lifts White Sox over Astros 3-2 in opener

Andrew Vaughn’s tiebreaking, two-run double in the ninth inning lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 3-2 win over the defending World Series champion Houston Astros in their season opener Thursday night.

Stripper in full view at Bulls game
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It was quite the show at the Bulls game Tuesday night at the United Center. A now-viral video shows a rented suite with a stripper as entertainment.

Swanson, Stroman help Cubs beat Brewers 4-0 on opening day

Dansby Swanson had three hits in his Chicago Cubs debut and Marcus Stroman worked six scoreless innings, breezing past baseball’s first pitch-clock violation on his way to a 4-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday on opening day.

Cubs players share their excitement on Opening Day at Wrigley Field
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It may be chilly for an outdoor ball game, but Cubs players are warming up for first pitch this afternoon at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are celebrating their 148th season.

Cubs host Brewers at Wrigley Field for Opening Day
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The Chicago Cubs will host the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday for their season opener at Wrigley Field.

Cubs, White Sox prepare for Opening Day

The Cubs and the White Sox will dive head first into the regular season Thursday afternoon with the North Siders taking on a division foe and the Pale Hose facing off against the defending World Series champions.

LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers past Bulls 121-110

LeBron James scored 25 points in his return to the starting lineup, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 121-110 on Wednesday night.

Cubs' Happ: 'Nothing really to report' on negotiations

All-Star outfielder Ian Happ appears poised to enter the season with an expiring contract after he and the Chicago Cubs were unable to agree on a new deal.