Slammers bring baseball back to Old Joliet Prison for Route 66 Centennial kickoff

For the first time, the Joliet Slammers played within the walls of the Old Joliet Prison. The iconic "Big House Baseball" game helped kick off Route 66 Centennial celebrations.

White Sox building confidence + Bulls zeroing in on Matt Lloyd? | Chicago Sports Tonight
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ESPN Chicago’s Jesse Rogers and 104.3 The Score’s Matt Spiegel join the show to break down what’s behind the White Sox surge. After a sweep of the Angels, the Sox are gaining confidence and creeping back into the division race — is this the start of something real or just a hot stretch? Plus, we dive into the historic start from slugger Munetaka Murakami — is he already becoming the face of the franchise? And if Matt Lloyd is the right choice to lead the Chicago Bulls front office. 

USA's World Cup Roster To Be Revealed May 26

The U.S. men's national team announced when the 26-man roster for this summer's 2026 FIFA World Cup and how will be revealed live.

HBCU baseball teams make history at Wrigley Field with Chicago showcase
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The inaugural Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic brings Prairie View A&M and Alabama A&M to Wrigley Field, aiming to expand exposure, inspire local athletes, and create new pathways to historically Black colleges and universities.

Column: Angel Reese closes her Chicago chapter, but the 2026 Sky team can write its own story

Angel Reese returned to Wintrust Arena, showing she closed the chapter of her time in Chicago. Sky fans might have trouble accepting that, but the 2026 team deserves a chance to write its own chapter.

Why Mune Mania is taking the MLB by storm | Chicago Sports Tonight
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MLB.com White Sox beat writer Scott Merkin joined Cassie Carlson and Tina Nguyen on CST. The Sox are red hot, sweeping the Angels on a walk-off RBI single by Colson Montgomery. Merk explains how Will Venable is pressing all the right buttons with his young team, and Tina goes 1-on-1 with the White Sox manager. Also, it's Mune Mania on the southside as Munetaka Murakami is taking the MLB by storm, and Merk talks about Mune's impact on his teammates. Plus, The Athletic's Joel Lorenzi gives us the latest update on the Bulls front office search. Has a front-runner emerged of the 4 reported finalists? 

White Sox to celebrate women fans at ‘Gameday for the Girls’ | ChicagoNOW
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The Chicago White Sox are putting women sports fans in the spotlight with “Gameday for the Girls” on May 9, including a VIP experience and programming centered on female athletes and voices. 

Silent Tactic is out of the Kentucky Derby because of a foot injury, trainer says

Silent Tactic will miss the Kentucky Derby, but the horse's exit puts a different contender into the field of 20 horses for the first leg of the Triple Crown.

Bears stadium future comes into focus as team meets with NFL
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Argie Karafotias weighs in on the push for an Arlington Heights stadium as the Chicago Bears face pressure from the NFL to clarify their long-term plans.

Will Venable explains the most impressive part of Munetaka Murakami's White Sox rookie season
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The Chicago White Sox have one of the most exciting players in the major leagues in Munetaka Murakami. White Sox manager Will Venable explains the most impressive parts of Murakami's rookie season.

Craig Counsell says Cubs starter Justin Steele suffers setback in elbow surgery recovery

The Chicago Cubs were hoping to get one of their starting pitchers back from elbow surgery in May to aid an injured rotation. That return is now in doubt, according to the Cubs manager.

Rick Telander reflects on 30 years of Bears stadium debates | ChicagoLIVE
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Longtime Chicago sportswriter Rick Telander says discussions about a new Bears stadium have been ongoing for decades, noting he first spoke with the McCaskey family about the issue 30 years ago. 

Post position, race odds and horses names for the 2026 Kentucky Derby

Here is the field for the 152nd Kentucky Derby, with post position, horse’s name, jockey’s name and current odds for the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports."

Tony Stewart previews NHRA Nationals return to Chicago area | ChicagoNOW
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High-speed drag racing is returning to Route 66 Raceway, and Tony Stewart is giving fans a preview of what to expect from the NHRA Nationals. 

NFL Draft 2026: Chicago Bears fill needs but miss chance for impact: Telander

Rick Telander, a contributing sports columnist for FOX Chicago, breaks down the Bears’ underwhelming draft and the uncertainty that defines the NFL’s most popular offseason spectacle.

Duck Hunt: Why Dillon Thieneman will have a big impact on the Bears secondary | The Offseason
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Dan Wiederer joined Cassie Carlson from Halas Hall on Thursday to recap the Bears selection of Dillon Thieneman last night. Dan and Cassie talk about the rave reviews the Bears are receiving for Thieneman. Also, how will Thieneman impact the Bears defense and what will he allow Dennis Allen to do in the secondary?