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Eloy snubbed as Rookie of the Year finalist

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • November 15, 2019

An impressive rookie campaign positioned White Sox’ left fielder Eloy Jimenez as an A.L. Rookie of the Year (ROY) favorite heading into the MLB’s award season. Instead, he finished in fourth place...

Keep Calm and Rend-on

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • November 5, 2019

I remember 14 years ago when Major League Baseball (MLB) announced that the Montreal Expos were relocating to Washington D.C., where they would be rebranded as the Washington Nationals. Though I had adopted...

The Chicago Wildfire set the sporting world ablaze

Rachel Willard, Arts & Life Editor • November 5, 2019

Since its inception in 2012, the American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL) has expanded from eight teams to its current 21-team format in an effort to penetrate the U.S.’s four-sport monopoly. The league,...

Crown Jewel Grades and Analysis

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • November 2, 2019

Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Cain Velasquez (with Rey Mysterio) for the WWE Championship Summary: Velasquez ambushed Lesnar immediately after the bell rang. He stunned the champion with striking combos, landing...

Five most misused WWE stars

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

Luke Harper At best, WWE’s recent treatment of Luke Harper has been unprofessional. At worst, it has been outright malicious. Harper, whose journey to the WWE was chronicled in a WWE-sponsored...

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,...

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...