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Vegas On Ice: NHL Explores Option for a New Franchise

Nick Bianchi • February 25, 2015

Construction is already under way on the Las Vegas Ice Arena, but is creating a Las Vegas pro hockey team really a good idea? Adding a new team to the NHL would be a game changer. It would bring about...

Pitchers, Catchers Report. Cubs, Sox Hopeful

Andrew Pappas, Writer • February 23, 2015

Baseball is back in Chicago. Not literally, yet, as pitchers and catchers just reported to their spring training camps in Arizona last week, but figuratively, as expectations are elevated on both sides...

Do You Believe In Miracles?

Julio De León • February 10, 2015

In a sporting culture that revolves around the success of franchises such as the New York Yankees or the Dallas Cowboys and the impact of icons such as Michael Jordan and Tom Brady, it was a game that...

Korver’s Historically Hot Hand Helping Hawks Soar

Andrew Pappas, Writer • February 10, 2015

NBA basketball is faster and more explosive than ever – that is, except in Atlanta, where the Hawks have been the Eastern Conference’s best team throughout the first few months of the season with a...

First Look at the Bears Draft Prospects

Larry Thigpen • February 10, 2015

The 2014 NFL season was definitely one to forget for the Chicago Bears, who ending the season with a 5-11 record, and the seventh overall selection in the upcoming NFL Draft. There are a number of areas...

MLS Future In Question As Negotiations Continue

Alejandra Franco, Sports Editor • February 10, 2015

For the second time in five years, the future of Major League Soccer (MLS) is in jeopardy as the league’s offseason closes out. The best thing an offseason can bring fans is the hope and excitement...

Bears’ New Staff Brings Stability

Alejandra Franco, Sports Editor • January 27, 2015

It’s been 30 years since Chicago fans shuffled to the Super Bowl. In that time, Wannstedt, Jauron, Smith and Trestman all had their turn to lead the Bears to that glory -- all failed. Now, it’s...

Veteran Addition Solidifies Cubs’ Legitimacy

Andrew Pappas, Writer • January 27, 2015

The Chicago Cubs have continued their offseason dominance by acquiring centerfielder Dexter Fowler from the Houston Astros. Fowler, 28, comes to Chicago with a the reputation of being a quality outfielder...

Bryant’s Legacy Trumps MVP Candidate in All-Star Voting

Larry Thigpen • January 27, 2015

NBA All-Star Weekend is one of the most highly anticipated events of the season, largely due to the fact that it spans over three days with festivities that awe fans and provide a stage unlike any other...

Super Bowl XLIX Preview

Julio De León • January 27, 2015

The stage for Super Bowl XLIX is set, with the veteran New England Patriots preparing to battle the resilient Seattle Seahawks for the right to raise football's greatest prize, the Lombardi Trophy....

Blackhawks Ride Wins Into All-Star Break

Andrew Pappas, Writer • January 27, 2015

The Chicago Blackhawks have positioned themselves nicely for another deep run into the NHL playoffs at the season’s annual All-Star break. The mood shifted drastically following their final two games...

Cubs, Sox Impress at Winter Meetings

Alejandra Franco, Sports Editor • January 13, 2015

Baseball may be in its offseason, but it has not been absent this winter. During the annual Winter Meetings, both the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox gave the fans something to look forward to when...