The blue and gold streamers fell onto American Family Field as the Milwaukee Brewers rushed out of the dugout following the final out of the Chicago Cubs’ 3-1 loss in Game 5 of the National League Division Series that abruptly ended a journey that started eight months ago. While their postseason drought ended, the Cubs face another offseason trying to figure out how to make a … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs in the playoffs: Recapping their NL Division Series loss in 5 games to the Milwaukee Brewers
Today in History: Enriqueta Basilio lights the Olympic flame
Today is Sunday, Oct. 12, the 285th day of 2025. There are 80 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 12, 1968, Mexican track and field athlete Enriqueta Basilio became the first woman to light the Olympic flame at the opening ceremonies of the Mexico City Summer Games. Also on this date: In 1492, Christopher Columbus’s first expedition made landfall on what is now San … [Read more...] about Today in History: Enriqueta Basilio lights the Olympic flame
Asking Eric: Tell your naysaying friends to back off and butt out
Dear Eric: I am a mid-60s married woman. I have been in a deep friendship for a couple of years with a married male colleague in his 30s. Neither of us is each other’s supervisor. Related Articles Asking Eric: Daughter refuses to cash $20,000 check Asking Eric: Teen wants to attend traditional school Asking … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Tell your naysaying friends to back off and butt out
Column: A boom-or-bust season is over, and now the Chicago Cubs must reflect on what needs to change
MILWAUKEE — It’s safe to say this was a boom-or-bust season for the Chicago Cubs offense, from its first-half dominance to its second-half slumber. It was a head-scratching turn of events, watching so many good hitters stop hitting at the same time. But there was optimism they could all put it back together in the postseason and make a long run, with an energized fan base … [Read more...] about Column: A boom-or-bust season is over, and now the Chicago Cubs must reflect on what needs to change
Chicago Blackhawks allow goal with 15.7 seconds left and lose to Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in chippy home opener
Connor Bedard said the Chicago Blackhawks weren’t going to be pushed around this season. That has appeared to hold true. The star center found himself in almost every scuffle and did his part in initiating them in the Hawks home opener against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night at the United Center. He took a hard left hand from Mike Matheson with a smug look on his … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks allow goal with 15.7 seconds left and lose to Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in chippy home opener