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Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum and the NBA’s next wave.

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2020

The NBA is is good hands. It's been a long-time since a faction of young basketball stars collectively penetrated the upper echelon of the NBA. With the stars of the mid-2000s departing for greener...

AL Central predictions: Sox rise, Tigers stay dormant

AL Central predictions: Sox rise, Tigers stay dormant

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2020

With Spring Training underway, it's time to predict which teams will emerge as viable contenders and which teams will take residence at the bottom of the standings. The American League (AL) Central appears...

WWE Super Showdown: Grades, Highlights and Analysis

WWE Super Showdown: Grades, Highlights and Analysis

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2020

Tuwaiq Trophy Gauntlet Match;  Rey Mysterio vs. R-Truth vs. AJ Styles vs. Andrade vs. Erick Rowan vs. Bobby Lashley Highlights R-Truth channels John Cena for the Five-Knuckle Shuffle R-Truth...

The dire state of Chicago sports

The dire state of Chicago sports

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2020

The year is 2004. George Bush is the President of the United States of America; Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You” wins Billboard’s Song of the Year award; Mark Zuckerberg launches Facebook from...

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Black Athlete Spotlight: The legend of Willie O’Ree

Earnest Beeson, Writer February 25, 2020

Losing your right eye is a small price to pay to become a legend. Harry and Rosebud O’Ree gave birth to William Eldon “Willie” O’Ree, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada on Oct.15, 1935. While...

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Bulls fans chant ‘Fire GarPax’ on national television

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2020

Bulls fans chanted “Fire GarPax” on national television on the first day of the NBA All-Star weekend, a scathing rebuke against the efforts of Chicago Bulls’ Vice President of Basketball Operations...

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Bears reportedly interested in Carr

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2020

A Thursday morning tweet by Las Vegas Raiders Derek Carr set off a social media firestorm. The photo, which shows Carr embracing current Chicago Bears and former Raiders’ outside linebacker Khalil...

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NFL to revamp playoff format

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2020

According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the NFL is progressing toward finalizing a new collective bargaining agreement that would include major changes to the current playoff format.  Under the proposal,...

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Part Two: Greatest matches in Wrestlemania history No. 11-15

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2020

With WWE billing Elimination Chamber as the final stop before Wrestlemania, it’s time to reminisce on the iconic moments and legendary contests that helped morph Wrestlemania into the must-see spectacle...

Bulls rookie makes NBA history...again.

Bulls rookie makes NBA history…again.

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2020

Bulls' guard Coby White etched his name in the record books by becoming the first rookie in NBA history to score 30 or more points in three consecutive games while coming off the bench. White also became...

REPORT: NFL to make major change to playoff format

REPORT: NFL to make major change to playoff format

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2020

According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the NFL is progressing toward finalizing a new collective bargaining agreement that would include major changes to the current playoff format.  Under the proposal,...

REPORT: Bears quietly interested in disgruntled quarterback

REPORT: Bears quietly interested in disgruntled quarterback

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2020

A Thursday morning tweet by Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback Derek Carr set off a social media firestorm. The photo, which shows Carr embracing current Chicago Bears and former Raiders’ outside linebacker...

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