Challenge accepted: Luke Richardson steps in as Chicago Blackhawks coach

The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the NHL’s worst teams last season, and their general manager is talking about a potentially long rebuilding process. They are listening to trade offers for their top goal scorer, and the situation at goaltender is murky at best.

Robert leads 17-hit White Sox attack in 11-4 win over Halos

Josh Harrison and Luis Robert hit two-run homers during Chicago’s five-run fifth inning, and the White Sox pounded out 17 hits in an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Luis Castillo strikes out 11 as Reds beat Cubs 5-3

Luis Castillo struck out 11 over six shutout innings in his first win in a month, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Keegan Thompson and the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Tuesday night.

Trio of Chicago Sky players headline WNBA All-Star reserves

Courtney Vandersloot, Kahleah Copper and Emma Meesseman will get a chance to play before their home fans as the trio was selected as reserves for the WNBA All-Star Game on July 10.

After suspensions, Angels rally for 4-3 win over White Sox

The Los Angeles Angels found out they’ll pay a hefty price in suspensions for Sunday’s big brawl with Seattle. In the short term, though, it seems that’s galvanized a struggling ballclub.

Bulls remain hopeful LaVine will choose to remain in Chicago

The Chicago Bulls remain hopeful All-Star guard Zach LaVine will choose to re-sign with them rather than join another team as an unrestricted free agent.

Supreme Court sides with Bremerton football coach who wanted to pray on the field

The Supreme Court said Monday that it has sided with the former Bremerton, Washington football coach who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games, a decision that could strengthen the acceptability of some religious practices in other public school settings.

Luke Richardson named Blackhawks head coach

Luke Richardson is the new coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, stepping into a tricky rebuilding process for one of the NHL’s marquee franchises.

WNBA star Brittney Griner gets July 1 start date for trial

The Phoenix Mercury star could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs.

Courtney Vandersloot's buzzer-beater gives Chicago Sky 88-85 win over Minnesota Lynx

Emma Meesseman scored 15 points, Candace Parker 13, Rebekah Gardner 12 and Allie Quigley and Julie Allemand 11 each for the Sky (13-5). Vandersloot added six assists and five rebounds.

Chicago Cubs overcome 5-run deficit to beat St. Louis Cardinals 6-5, Flaherty hurt

Willson Contreras hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning to drive in his third run of the game, and the Chicago Cubs overcame a five-run deficit to be the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5.

Herrera's 8th inning sac fly helps Cardinals beat Cubs 5-3

Juan Yepez lined a one-out double to the left field wall off Cubs reliever Mark Leiter Jr. in the eighth, and pinch-runner Edmundo Sosa advanced to third on a wild pitch before scoring the go-ahead run on Herrera's fly.

Jorge Mateo slugs Orioles past White Sox for 4th straight win

Lance Lynn retired eight straight batters before Mateo lifted a solo homer just over the left-center fence to put Baltimore ahead in the third.

Chicago Bears sign second-round pick Kyler Gordon to 4-year contract

With Gordon under contract, the Bears' only remaining unsigned draft pick is Jaquan Brisker. The safety from Penn State was taken in the second round at No. 48 overall.

White Sox players build playhouses at Armour Square Park, donate to local youth-serving agencies

"There are so many supporters around Chicago for us, and they show their support for us so anytime we can show our support for them, you know that's always important for us," said White Sox infielder Jake Burger.

Blackhawks near deal to make Canadiens assistant Luke Richardson next head coach

The Chicago Blackhawks are nearing a deal with Luke Richardson to become their next coach, turning to the former NHL defenseman to help lead their already painful rebuilding process.

Chicago Bears linebacker Matt Adams arrested for illegal gun possession

Linebacker Matt Adams, who followed head coach Matt Eberflus from the Colts to the Bears this offseason, was arrested Thursday night and charged with misdemeanor illegal gun possession and possessing a high-capacity magazine and metal-piercing bullets, according to police.

Pucks for Autism hockey tournament taking over local ice rinks this weekend
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Shawn Pfeiffer and Ann Subry preview the 7th annual Pucks for Autism hockey tournament and talk about why supporting people with autism is so important.

Rookie Rutschman leads Orioles past hobbled White Sox 4-0

Touted rookie Adley Rutschman homered, doubled and drove in three runs to lead the Baltimore Orioles past the banged-up Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Thursday night.