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Cubs designated hitter Carlos Santana reacts after striking out to end the game against the Braves on Sept. 3, 2025, at Wrigley Field. The Cubs lost 5-1. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Rookie Cade Horton tosses 5 no-hit innings, but Chicago Cubs bullpen falters in 5-1 loss to Atlanta Braves

September 3, 2025 at 9:56 p.m.

Ha-Seong Kim hit a three-run homer in a four-run seventh, and the Atlanta Braves rallied for a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge heads to the dugout after being pulled from the game in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Andrew Kittredge takes loss in his 3rd appearance for Chicago Cubs, who are now 4 games back in NL Central

August 6, 2025 at 12:09 a.m.

Chicago Cubs reliever Andrew Kittredge took the loss in his third appearance since being acquired at the trade deadline. He gave up four runs in the seventh inning.

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly walks to the dugout in foggy conditions after striking out in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 14, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs drop a foggy 3-1 game to the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field after a trio of home runs

May 14, 2025 at 11:31 p.m.

Kyle Stowers hit a pair of solo home runs and tripled as the Miami Marlins topped the Chicago Cubs 3-1 to end a three-game slide.

Blackhawks players Nick Foligno, from left, Seth Jones, Taylor Hall and Petr Mrázek celebrate after a 5-3 victory over the Golden Knights on Jan. 18, 2025, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks snap a 4-game skid with a 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights

January 19, 2025 at 4:38 p.m.

Tyler Bertuzzi scored two power-play goals and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the slumping Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 on Saturday to end a four-game losing streak.

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, left, guards against his brother, Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1), during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Nikola Vučević scores a season-high 40, but the Chicago Bulls lose to the Charlotte Hornets for their 4th straight defeat

January 17, 2025 at 10:50 p.m.

LaMelo Ball scored 26 points, Miles Bridges had 21 and the Charlotte Hornets held on for a wild 125-123 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.

The Celtics' Jayson Tatum blows a kiss skyward after making a 3-pointer during the second half against the Bulls on Dec. 21, 2024, at the United Center. (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)

Chicago Bulls have no answer for Jayson Tatum, whose 43-point triple-double leads the Boston Celtics to a 123-98 win

December 22, 2024 at 11:42 a.m.

Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 43 points and added 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his third career triple-double, and the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 123-98 on Saturday.

Northwestern's Nick Martinelli high-fives fans after the Wildcats defeated Illinois 70-66 in overtime on Dec. 6, 2024, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Michael Reaves/Getty)

Nick Martinelli and Northwestern rally for a 70-66 overtime win over No. 19 Illinois

December 6, 2024 at 11:36 p.m.

Nick Martinelli scored 27 points, including seven in overtime, and Northwestern beat No. 19 Illinois 70-66 on Friday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston.

Illinois running back Aidan Laughery scores a touchdown after catching a pass against Northwestern's Damon Walters on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Bowl-bound No. 23 Illinois tops Northwestern 38-28 at Wrigley Field to reach 9 wins

December 2, 2024 at 7:32 a.m.

Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns and No. 23 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach nine victories.

Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch throws a touchdown pass in the second half against Eastern Illinois on Sept. 14, 2024, in Evanston. (Quinn Harris/Getty)

New QB Jack Lausch throws for 2 touchdowns in his 1st start, leading Northwestern past Eastern Illinois 31-7

September 15, 2024 at 3:55 p.m.

Jack Lausch threw for 227 yards and two TDs in his first start, and Northwestern pulled away from Eastern Illinois 31-7 on Saturday night in Evanston.

Duke receiver Jordan Moore catches the go-ahead touchdown in overtime against Northwestern's Braden Turner on Sept. 6, 2024, in Evanston. (Michael Hickey/Getty)

Desperation fourth-down heave fails as Northwestern loses to Duke in double overtime

September 7, 2024 at 3:21 p.m.

Mike Wright's desperation fourth-down heave failed to connect in the second OT and Duke (2-0) beat Northwestern (1-1) for a sixth straight time dating to 2016.

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