A Chicago Tribune sports editor created baseball's All-Star Game as a way to promote a world's fair in Chicago, but it became an annual classic.

Chicago was known as the “city of losers” in 1976, not by outsiders but by ourselves. But the next 25 years would bring massive changes, writes Paul Sullivan.

The Colorado Avalanche overwhelmed the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-0 in the Stanley Cup Final to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Fabian Herbers’ headed goal in the 78th minute gave the Chicago Fire a 1-0 win against D.C. United, snapping a 10-game winless streak.

Will Zalatoris and Matt Fitzpatrick share the lead after a third round of the U.S. Open that was more about survival.

Johnny Cueto allowed two hits in seven innings, pitching the Chicago White Sox to a 7-0 victory against the Houston Astros.

Willson Contreras had 3 hits in his 1st game against younger brother William, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3.

Northwestern leading scorer and rebounder Pete Nance is transferring to North Carolina, the senior forward announced on social media.

The Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday designated for assignment two-time All-Star outfielder Lorenzo Cain.

Tony La Russa vs. Dusty Baker is the gift that keeps on giving. But could this be the final season of baseball's best managerial rivalry?

Naomi Osaka pulled out of Wimbledon on Saturday, citing a lingering problem with her left Achilles tendon.

The 2022 Chicago Cubs share a dubious history with the 1879 team — they both endured back-to-back series losses by 20 or more runs.

Fifth-round pick Braxton Jones surprisingly got a look at left tackle this spring, but he’s ready to battle for the job in camp.

It all fell apart for the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning Friday, when the team surrendered 10 runs in a 13-3 road loss to the Houston Astros.

Kahleah Copper had season highs with 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the Atlanta Dream 106-100 in overtime.

Notre Dame held Texas’ potent offense in check and cruised to a 7-3 victory in its first College World Series game in 20 years.

Collin Morikawa and Joel Dahmen share the lead after the second round of the U.S. Open, and 10 golfers are within two strokes.

Michael Kopech, who left his last start with right knee discomfort, is in line to pitch for the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

Right-hander Keegan Thompson struck out a career-high nine as the Chicago Cubs snapped a season-high 10-game losing streak.

The Michigan Supreme Court rejected a final appeal from sports doctor Larry Nassar.

StubHub implemented an upgrade to their system June 6, triggering issues on the ticket resale site for Chicago Cubs fans.

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is recovering after being placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors won their fourth NBA title in eight years, defeating the Boston Celtics in six games.

Eleven U.S. cities were selected to host 2026 World Cup games, FIFA announced. Chicago refused to bid, citing FIFA's economic demands.

Adam Hadwin wasn’t officially in the U.S. Open until eight days ago. He walked off The Country Club on Thursday with his best score ever in a major for a one-shot lead.

The Chicago Cubs' losing streak hit 10 games with a 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres. "We’re due to win one," David Robertson said.

Chicago Bears players all wore No. 41 at minicamp practice to honor the late Brian Piccolo, who died 52 years ago Thursday.

When the Chicago Bears reunite for training camp, players better be ready for high intensity practices heading into the regular season.

The Chicago Cubs may have hit a new low, but Jed Hoyer said it wasn't going too poorly during a 10-game losing streak.

When the first LIV Golf event was finally held outside London last weekend, it was not shown on television in the U.S. And it’s unlikely that any American network will be broadcasting LIV events anytime soon.

Seattle Storm star and five-time Olympic gold medalist Sue Bird announced the 2022 season will be her last playing in the WNBA.

Few players in WNBA history have experienced Kahleah Copper’s success. If women’s basketball had a triple crown, her last year easily would qualify.

The numbers for the Chicago Cubs are getting even uglier after losing their ninth straight game, falling 19-5 to the San Diego Padres.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 19-5 loss to the San Diego Padres on June 15, 2022, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Rookies Christopher Morel and Caleb Kilian could be the Chicago Cubs' most important players for the remaining 100 games of the season.

Casting her support to one son over the other, Georgia Kousouris Angelos says she supports John Angelos as the head of the Orioles, whose control has been challenged in a lawsuit by her other son, Louis Angelos.

Byron Pringle's focus has been on how he can make positive headlines with a Chicago Bears offense that needs some receivers to step up.

Yoán Moncada went 5-for-6 with a 3-run homer and 5 RBIs, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 13-0 rout of the Detroit Tigers for a sweep.

The offense rebounded with a better showing during the second of three mandatory veteran minicamp practices Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer sees a slow recovery for Seiya Suzuki while Christopher Morel continues to have a "massive impact" on the team.

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Rangers 2-1 to earn a berth in the Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche.

Maddie Hernandez’s sharp two-out RBI single to center field in the top of the seventh gave St. Charles North a 3-2 lead over Marist.

Tony La Russa was the one taking the heat from angry Chicago White Sox fans when things turned south in a loss to the Texas Rangers.

Notre Dame lost to Tennessee 12-4 in an NCAA super regional, setting up a decisive Game 3 for a spot in the College World Series.

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal left Saturday’s game against the Texas Rangers with left hamstring tightness.

LIV Golf: Charl Schwartzel banked $4.75 million, holding on for a 1-shot victory at the richest tournament in golf history.

A Nevada woman has lost her bid in a U.S. court to force soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo to pay millions of dollars.

Anthony Rizzo is facing the Chicago Cubs for the first time since he was traded to the New York Yankees in July.

UCF will only spend one more season in the American Athletic Conference and pay the exit fee over a 14-year span.

The Chicago White Sox scored 5 in the 8th to beat the Texas Rangers 8-3. Yasmani Grandal had a two-run double in the decisive inning.