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White Sox catcher Edgar Quero congratulates reliever Grant Taylor after defeating the Phillies on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Column: Chicago White Sox look ‘crazy’ good in 6-3 win in Philly — and aim to keep it going vs. MLB’s best

The Chicago White Sox have been virtually boo-proof as they've outplayed expectations with a 28-17 record since April 14, belying their youth and inexperience.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrates after a 10-inning victory over the Giants on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s late heroics save Chicago Cubs from another gloomy loss as they win 3-2 in 10 innings

U.S. midfielders Sebastian Berhalter and Cristian Roldan (15) thank the crowd after a friendly against Germany on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago — with no World Cup games — gives the US team a final send-off in a loss to Germany at Soldier Field

North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson celebrates after scoring against Florida State on Dec. 30, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

NBA draft spotlight: Caleb Wilson’s development timeline may be a perfect fit with the Chicago Bulls rebuild

State Sen. Bill Cunningham updates reporters on a Senate proposal to have a new stadium for the Chicago Bears built in Illinois during the final night of the spring legislative session on May 31, 2026, in Springfield. After the spring session adjourned, Cunningham, in a sports talk radio interview, described his frustration in working with the Bears through negotiations. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears’ stadium tactics over years of negotiations leave some Illinois leaders frustrated

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Bears leadership left to right: Brian McCaskey, Kevin Warren, and George McCaskey listen as general manager Ryan Poles speaks with the media at Halas Hall on Jan. 21, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Chicago Bears’ announcement about advancing their Hammond plans is a final cry to Illinois to act fast

Friday's announcement by the Chicago Bears made one thing clear: Arlington Heights site isn't dead yet, but Illinois will need to act quickly.

Chicago Cubs

Photos: San Francisco Giants 18, Chicago Cubs 3

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 18-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Chicago White Sox

Column: Tougher schedule, starting with Friday’s loss, increases degree of difficulty for Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox began a grueling 12-game stretch Friday against some of the game's hottest teams and best pitching.

Chicago Sky

Skylar Diggins scores 24 and the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 85-80 to end a 5-game losing streak

Skylar Diggins scored 18 of her 24 points in the first half and Elizabeth Williams made two key baskets in the final minute in the Chicago Sky's victory.

Chicago Bulls

Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham responds to questions from the media during an introductory news conference May 6, 2026, at the Advocate Center. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Who should the Chicago Bulls hire as their new coach? Here are 6 candidates.

The Chicago Bulls have reportedly shown interest in and extended interview offers to six potential candidates.

Chicago Blackhawks

Jack Pridham hoists the Memorial Cup after the Kitchener Rangers defeated the Everett Silvertips on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Kelowna, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Chicago Blackhawks trade rights to Jack Pridham, a 2024 3rd-round pick, before deadline to sign him

The Chicago Blackhawks faced a Monday deadline to sign Jack Pridham to an entry-level contract or else risk losing his rights if he didn't commit to a college program.

The Northwest Indiana Professional Sports Development Commission will hold off on moving forward with its master planning process until the Chicago Bears make a decision about the team's next stadium move, possibly by the end of June.

College Sports

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema is interviewed before Illini Night at the Cubs-Athletics game Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

4 things we learned on Illini Night at Wrigley Field, including Bret Bielema’s CFP expansion preference

Coach Bret Bielema, safety Matthew Bailey and defensive lineman Joe Barna represented Illinois football during Tuesday night's Cubs-Athletics game.

Soccer

Argentina national team members work out during practice for the FIFA World Cup on June 3, 2026, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Argentina seeks a glorious end to the Lionel Messi era with another World Cup title

Lionel Messi is preparing for what could be his final World Cup with Argentina, aiming to retain the trophy he won in Qatar in 2022.

High School Sports

Shae Johnson ends high school career in circle in Mundelein’s first state final. ‘Shae is now the standard.’

Senior pitcher Shae Johnson raises the bar as she leads Mundelein to its first state championship game.

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