MLB is Reportedly Experimenting With Pre-Tacked Baseballs at Triple-A
No more grip or sticky stuff issues if the ball is already sticky?
Around the Association: Ben Simmons Drama, So Much Front Office Chaos, Vaccination Efforts, More
Simmons says he doesn’t want to play in Philly again, but that has not stopped them from trying to make him reconsider.
Thursday Night Football: Panthers at Texans (7:20 CT) Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
Are you excited to see Sam Darnold and the Ghosts of Jets’ Past take on draft darling Davis Mills in his NFL debut?
Sights and Sounds: Blackhawks Open Training Camp
Take in all the sights and sounds from Chicago as the Blackhawks opened training camp on Thursday.
Bears Injury Report: Akiem Hicks and Tashaun Gipson Sr. Didn’t Practice (But Eddie Goldman Did)
Eddie Goldman practicing on consecutive days feels like a good sign, even if he was participating with limitations.
Surprise! The Early Returns on the Bears’ Offensive Line are Really Good
Through two weeks, the Bears have a handful of blockers who are THRIVING. It’s a surprise, to be sure. But a welcome one.
REPORT: Odell Beckham Jr. Will Make His 2021 Debut Sunday Against the Bears
Odell Beckham Jr. is set to return to the lineup nearly one year after suffering a season-ending ACL injury.
Early Lockout Chatter in MLB, and How It Could Impact Team and Player Decisions to Sign Early
The current MLB CBA expires on December 1, but would some teams and players try to aggressively sign before that date?
Jonathan Toews Speaks: Returning To The Blackhawks, Goals For This Season, and More
Following his first practice back in Chicago, Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews spoke with the media about his return and goals for this season.
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Keeping the Bears in Soldier Field Is a Complicated, Renovation-Driven Mess
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot got her jokes in when chatter surrounding the Bears’ possible move to Arlington Heights surfaced as a story. But it doesn’t sound like anyone is laughing any more.
Patrick Kane Speaks: “Nagging” Injury, Offseason Additions, the Return of Toews, More
Following the first day of training camp, Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane spoke about the offseason moves made by the club and what Jonathan Toews’ return means.
You Wanted It, You Got It! Now Be Patient with Justin Fields
The future is here for the Bears under center; take it in and enjoy it on Sunday.
Dog Delay: ‘Rookie’ the Bat Dog Just Wanted to Have a Fetch … in the Middle of a Game
You’ve heard of a rain delay, but a dog delay?
Report: All But Two NHL Arenas Will Operate At Full Capacity For 2021-22 Season
According to a report from Sportsnet, 30 of 32 NHL arenas this season will be allowed to operate with full capacity fans in attendance.
Cubs Prospect Notes: So Many Shortstops (Again), Triantos on the Rise, Davis is HOT, What to do with Abbott? More
James Triantos was considered a bit of a reach when the Cubs took him in the 2nd round … But now? It might have been a steal.
Stan Bowman Speaks: Blackhawks Are 100% Vaccinated, Toews’ Workload, Kane’s Injury, More
Stan Bowman spoke to the Chicago media ahead of the start of Blackhawks training camp on Thursday, sayin his team is 100% vaccinated against COVID-19 and more.
Alex Caruso’s Clamps, Top-10 Players in the League, Roster Formalities, and Other Bulls Bullets
Caruso was the unexpected second commitment from AKME this offseason, and he projects to play a pretty big role in Chicago.
Bears Sign LB Rashad Smith to Practice Squad After Lions Poach Josh Woods
The Bears are bringing back an old friend to join their practice squad linebackers.
Backyard Football, Fields of Excitement, Fantasy Impact, Defensive Star-power Shining, and Other Bears Bullets
Justin Fields’ arrival as QB1 brings a bunch of new elements to the table. And we’re excited to see it all in action.
Reverse Standings Check: Helpful Twins and Looking Ahead
That was a helpful couple games for the Cubs, who are looking very solidly in the top eight.
Stan Bowman Says Blackhawks Are 100% Vaccinated As Training Camp Begins
According to Stan Bowman, the Blackhawks are 100% vaccinated against COVID-19 heading into training camp.
Blackhawks Name Belle Tire As New Helmet Sponsor for 2021-22 Season
The Blackhawks have named Belle Tire as the team’s new helmet sponsor for the 2021-22 season.
It’s Training Camp Day! Roster Reveal, Position Battles, Reichel Mic’d Up, Eichel Drama in Buffalo, and Other Blackhawks Bullets
Happy first day of 2021-22 Blackhawks training camp everyone!
Hendricks Questions and Concerns, Chirinos Exits, Adam Returns, Schwindel’s Value, and Other Cubs Bullets
You just have to hope Hendricks bounces back next year at this point. That, plus injury stuff, Schwindel stuff, and much more.
Enhanced Box Score: Twins 5, Cubs 4 – September 22, 2021
Fake rally in the 9th, but the Cubs can’t pull it out.
Blackhawks Announce The 2021-22 Training Camp Roster
BEHOLD! The Chicago Blackhawks 2021-22 training camp roster has been revealed.
Brennen Davis Just Keeps Going Deep – He Did It Again Tonight (VIDEO)
That’s four homers in just seven Triple-A games for Davis.
Pre-Gamin’: Twins at Cubs (6:40 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
Can Hendricks get back on track?
Four Bulls Players Land in the Newest Top-100 Charts
There’s slightly more respect on Zach LaVine’s name … but is it enough?
Bears Injury Report: Eddie Goldman (Knee) Upgraded, But Akiem Hicks (Illness) Didn’t Practice
Good news (relatively speaking) on the Eddie Goldman injury front is a highlight of the week’s first injury report.
It is “Doubtful” That Jason Heyward Returns This Season
Heyward has been on the concussion IL.
Justin Fields and Matt Nagy Discuss the Move to QB1
Some highlights from Bears Head Coach Matt Nagy and new starting quarterback Justin Fields.
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Willson Contreras Gets a Breather After a Long Game Last Night
He caught a long one last night.
Chicago Blackhawks Training Camp Position Battles: Middle-Six Forwards
The Blackhawks have a ton of complimentary forwards, but who will make up the middle-six of the lineup?
Around the NFL: Tom Brady’s Vindication, Aaron Rodgers Is Big Mad, Zach Wilson’s Injury, More
Tom Brady (and his dad) are looking forward to the revenge game against the Pats … to say the least.