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White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. walks to the dugout after striking out against the Brewers on April 30, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: The end of the Luis Robert Jr. era gives the Chicago White Sox a clean slate for 2026

January 21, 2026 at 1:53 p.m.

Tuesday night's trade was a win-win for Luis Robert Jr. and the Chicago White Sox, ending a saga that began with so much hope.

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti lifts the trophy after defeating Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Column: Indiana’s epic run from losers to 16-0 national champs rivals the 2016 Chicago Cubs’ journey

January 20, 2026 at 3:17 p.m.

The players on Indiana's championship team will celebrate the feeling for quite a while. The passage of time will make it even sweeter.

Ben Zobrist participates in a discussion about the 2016 World Series championship team during the Cubs Convention on Jan. 17, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: 10 years later, the 2016 World Series champion Chicago Cubs reunite for a party that never ends

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

A little older and a bit grayer, the heroes of the 2016 Chicago Cubs reunited to continue the party from their championship season.

Anthony Rizzo holds the 2016 World Series trophy as the championship team is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Something old, something new and a whole lot of blue at the Chicago Cubs Convention

January 16, 2026 at 6:42 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs welcomed back the 2016 champions at the Cubs Convention, while Kyle Tucker's four-year, $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers was the talk of the day.

Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer welcomes recently signed third baseman Alex Bregman as agent Scott Boras looks on during a press conference at Cubs offices on Jan. 15, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Column: Long, strange free-agent trip for new Chicago Cub Alex Bregman — and Scott Boras — ends in Wonderland

January 15, 2026 at 2:22 p.m.

Alex Bregman’s five-year, $175 million deal will go down as one of the biggest contracts in Chicago Cubs history. The way it went down will be remembered for how it...

Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman reacts after hitting a double against the Guardians on Sept. 1, 2025, at Fenway Park in Boston. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Column: Buzzer-beating Alex Bregman signing changes the mood of Cubs Convention weekend

January 15, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Alex Bregman and the return of the 2016 champions highlight the annual Chicago Cubs Convention, the unofficial start of the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson walks to the field before the Bears play the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: Should Bears coach Ben Johnson’s postgame Packers remark have stayed behind closed doors?

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

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson's "F−−− the Packers" postgame remark went viral, igniting a new debate on acceptable behavior from coaches in the modern sports world.

A Chicago Bears fan cheers against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter of an NFC wild-card game between the two teams at Soldier Field in Chicago on Jan. 10, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: On a memorable night for the Bears and Cubs, keeping the faith was easier said than done

January 11, 2026 at 11:04 p.m.

The Bears and Cubs combined to make Saturday a memorable night in Chicago sports history.

ESPN personality and podcast host Pat McAfee celebrates during the Big Ten championship game between Indiana and Ohio State at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 6, 2025, in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Column: Starting a healthier sports diet in 2026 is easier than you might think

December 28, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Want to start 2026 by sticking to a healthier diet of sports-observing? Here are some handy tips to get you started.

Phil Jackson exits the Ring of Honor ceremony during halftime of a Bulls-Warriors game on Jan. 12, 2024, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: Phil Jackson and Sam Smith give an NBA history lesson — including Chicago Bulls dynasty — in new book

December 26, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls dynasty is ancient history, but a new book on NBA legends from writer Sam Smith and former coach Phil Jackson reminds us of a time when the...

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