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The Bulls need more out of Lauri Markkanen and Co.

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2019

The Bulls need more production out of their core players. Lauri Markkanen, Otto Porter Jr. and Wendall Carter Jr. were supposed to comprise a playoff-caliber core for the Chicago Bulls. Instead, they’ve...

Have the Blackhawks moved on from Brent Seabrook?

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2019

Brent Seabrook was a healthy scratch Tuesday for the second consecutive game. As expected, he’s unhappy about the decision, even offering a subtle hint that he may seek a trade. However, Head Coach Jeremy...

Should the MLB expand their playoff system?

Michael Gross, Writer November 1, 2019

In recent years, fans, players and baseball personnel have discussed whether or not the MLB should expand its playoff format. As of today, the MLB’s current playoff format consists of ten total teams,...

The top two titles are up for grabs. Who will prevail? | Photo by: WWE.com

WWE Crown Jewel match card and predictions

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2019

WWE will return to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Oct. 31 for their now-annual Crown Jewel pay-per-view event. The event will take place at noon Central Standard Time (CST) at King Fahd International Stadium...

Is Coby White the real deal?

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2019

A collective groan resonated throughout Chicago after three teams leapfrogged the Chicago Bulls in the 2019 NBA Draft order. The Bulls, in desperate need of help at the point guard position, finished 2018-19...

“Trailblazing” Toni Harris: the first woman to receive a four-year football scholarship

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2019

Remember when you were a kid and your role models told you that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to? Most of us envisioned ourselves as famous, wealthy, popular and adored. We were professional...

Robin Lehner has solved the Hawks’ Crawford question

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2019

It might be time for Corey Crawford to relinquish the starting goaltending position. That’s not to diminish all that “Crow”, as Chicagoans fondly refer to Crawford as, has done for the Chicago...

White Sox of the Future: Center Field

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2019

Luis Robert If anyone other than 22-year-old Luis Robert--USA Today’s 2019 Minor League Player of the Year and MLB Pipeline’s Minor League Hitter of the Year--is manning center field for the...

Trubisky and Nagy are officially on the hot seat. What about Pace?

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2019

Update: In their Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, the Bears surpassed 300 yards of offense for the first time this season. Despite David Montgomery's 135 yard effort, the Bears only managed 16...

Arguments for and against equal pay for the USWNT

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2019

The debate over whether the United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) deserves equal pay has reached a fever pitch over the past few years. Proponents claim that since the USWNT consistently...

Are Bowman and Colliton on the hot seat?

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2019

This offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks emphasized the importance of getting off to a good start. Instead, the team sits at 2-3-1 while allowing 3.33 goals per game. After finishing the first half of...

WWE splits their roster after Smackdown’s move to FOX | Photo by: CBSSports.com

WWE Draft: Night One Graded

Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor October 22, 2019

While it isn’t currently possible to definitively grade the WWE Draft until the second half of the draft is complete, and to be fair it will probably take a few weeks to truly evaluate the Smackdown...

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