Sparks knock off defending champion Sky 98-91 in WNBA opener

Jordin Canada had 21 points and eight assists in her Los Angeles debut, Nneka Ogwumike added 19 points and the Sparks opened the season with a 98-91 overtime victory over the defending champion Chicago Sky on Friday night.

Chris Mueller returns to MLS from Scotland with Chicago Fire

American winger Chris Mueller is returning to Major League Soccer after just one-half of a season in Scotland, joining the Chicago Fire on Thursday in a free transfer from Hibernian.

White Sox place Vaughn on 10-day IL with bruised right hand

The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Andrew Vaughn on the 10-day injured list Thursday because of a bruised right hand.

Giolito gets help in pitching White Sox past Cubs 4-3

Lucas Giolito struck out 10, Luis Robert made a game-saving catch and Matt Foster worked out of a major jam Wednesday night as the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at Wrigley Field.

Anderson homers as Chicago White Sox beat Cubs 3-1 at rainy Wrigley

Tim Anderson homered and José Abreu made two nice plays at first base, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on a rainy, chilly Tuesday night at Wrigley Field.

Derek King remains in running for Chicago Blackhawks coaching job

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said Tuesday that interim coach Derek King remains in the running for the full-time job.

Brittney Griner now considered wrongfully detained, US officials say

WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at an airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her bag revealed vape cartridges containing traces of cannabis oil.

Cease, White Sox shut down Trout, Angels; Ohtani pinch hits

Dylan Cease struck out 11 to match a career best and gave up just one hit in seven sparkling innings, propelling the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over the Lost Angeles Angels on Monday.

James Madison University cancels softball season following player's death

The remainder of the season for the James Madison University softball team was canceled, the school announced Monday, following the death of star player Lauren Bernett.

Former Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles gets released by Bears

The Chicago Bears released veteran quarterback Nick Foles on Sunday, two years after acquiring the former Super Bowl MVP to compete with Mitchell Trubisky for the starting job.

Remembering Gigi Bryant: Rising basketball star would’ve celebrated 16th birthday Sunday

In honor of her late daughter’s memory, Vanessa Bryant announced two projects, with proceeds going to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, as Gigi was known for her passion for sports and her philanthropic heart.

Chicago Bears load up with 11 draft picks, including 8 on final day

The Bears believe they got a potential starter opposite cornerback Jaylon Johnson when they took Washington's Kyler Gordon in the second round at No. 39 overall and added to the secondary again when they grabbed Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker at No. 48.

Brewers pound season-high six homers, rout Cubs 11-1

Hunter Renfroe hit two of Milwaukee’s season-high six home runs, Adrian Houser struck out six and scattered two hits over six shutout innings and the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 11-1 Friday night.