Brian Cassella joined the baiduhai as a photojournalist in 2009. He covers news, sports and features ranging from the World Series and the Olympics to daily neighborhood stories of triumph and tragedy. A native of Baltimore, Brian previously worked for the Tampa Bay Times and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.
White Sox center fielder Luis Robert (88) reaches first base on an infield hit but left the game with an injury afterward as Indians first baseman Jake Bauers receives the...
Former Chicago Bears player Steve McMichael on April 22, 2021 at his Romeoville home. McMichael was recently diagnosed with ALS. Former player Steve McMichael and his wife Misty take a...
Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant grimaces during an at-bat in the eighth inning against the Braves on April 18, 2021, at Wrigley Field. Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel watches the...
After decades at the center of Chicago's retail, hospitality and real estate worlds, North Michigan Avenue faces one of its greatest challenges. More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant and Ian Happ watch the end of the team's loss to the Pirates on April 1, 2021, on opening day at Wrigley Field. Cubs fans...
Catcher Willson Contreras stretches with teammates as the Cubs work out March 31, 2021, at Wrigley Field before opening day. Pitcher Jason Adam, left, stretches as the Cubs work out...
Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes (54) celebrates a basket against Northwestern in the second half. Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes (54) celebrates a basket against Northwestern's Lindsey Pulliam (10) in the second half. Indiana's...
The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate with the trophy after defeating Northwestern in the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Northwestern quarterback...