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Workers continue construction around Wrigley Field on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Column: While the Chicago Cubs watch the World Series on TV, security upgrades are underway at Wrigley Field

October 26, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs are currently ripping up sidewalks outside Wrigley Field for security updates in conjunction with the planned 2027 All-Star Game.

The Racing Sausages prepare to run the track during the sixth inning in game two of the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct. 24, 2026, in Milwaukee. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Column: Sausage race controversy erupts as Fox Sports ignores Milwaukee’s finest tradition during World Series

October 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

When Fox Sports decided to show ads instead of the Sausage Race during the World Series in Milwaukee, the fraternity of racing sausages reacted.

Former MLB Commissioner Bud Selig give a thumbs-up before Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Milwaukee. (Ashley Landis/AP)

Column: What’s up, Bud? Selig lobbies for a salary cap while we’re just trying to enjoy this World Series.

October 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Just when fans are enthused about a World Series, Bud Selig comes out of mothballs to kill the buzz. Best known for canceling the 1994 Series, the former MLB commissioner...

Brewers owner Mark Attanasio, center, hoists the Warren C. Giles Trophy after his team defeated the Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Luke Hales/Getty)

Column: Milwaukee Brewers making World Series is unfortunate for Chicago Cubs — but great for baseball fans

October 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series is an unfortunate turn of events for almost everyone except real baseball fans.

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami strikes out in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Despite a fun season, the Chicago White Sox rebuild isn’t complete. Changes are needed for 2027.

October 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

It was a fun ride for the 2026 Chicago White Sox. But changes have to be made to ensure they're back in the postseason next year.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery watches from the dugout after the team lost Game 5 of the ALDS to the Guardians in Cleveland on Oct. 10, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Chicago White Sox vow to get back up after a painful knockout blow in the ALDS

October 11, 2026 at 12:26 a.m.

A storybook Chicago White Sox season turned into a fractured fairy tale in an ALDS collapse. Now they will have to get better to make it back to the postseason...

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami, right,high-fives teammates while taking fielding practice ahead of Game 5 of the ALDS in Cleveland on Oct. 10, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Nothing left to say for the Chicago White Sox as they approached a win-or-go-home Game 5 in Cleveland

October 10, 2026 at 9:57 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox' remarkable season was on the brink entering Game 5 of the American League Division Series in Cleveland, and there was nothing left to say.

Mike Ditka looks at the clock during the 2nd quarter of the Bears vs Minnesota game on Nov. 11, 1991 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Bears beat the Vikings 34 to 17. (Nancy Stone/baiduhai)

published January 15, 1992

Date Created: 1991-11-11

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Folder Description: Ditka, Mike

Folder Extended Description: Football Alone 1991 - 1993

Title: DITKA, MIKE FOOTBALL ALONE 1991-1993

Subject: DITKA, MIKE

Column: Chicago mourns Mike Ditka, the Pennsylvania kid who became the ultimate symbol of our town

October 9, 2026 at 9:16 p.m.

Mike Ditka wasn’t perfect, but he was perfectly imperfect, and Chicago loved him because he was Da Coach, and that is all that really mattered.

First baseman Munetaka Murakami walks into the dugout after the Sox lost to the Guardians 9-5 in Game 4 of the AL Division Series on Oct. 8, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: Best-laid plans go awry for the Chicago White Sox, who now face a do-or-die ALDS Game 5 on the road

October 9, 2026 at 12:40 a.m.

After a pair of devastating losses in clinching situations at the Rate, the Chicago White Sox face a difficult task in Game 5 of the ALDS in Cleveland.

White Sox fans watch as their team trails the Guardians in the seventh inning of Game 4 of their AL Division Series on Oct. 8, 2026, at Rate Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Column: Anxiety is part of Chicago White Sox’s journey in going from near anonymity to postseason spotlight

October 8, 2026 at 11:06 p.m.

Can Pope Leo really pull strings with the guy upstairs and get the Chicago White Sox to a World Series?

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