CHICAGO (WGN) — Over the last three years, the Chicago Blackhawks have managed to secure the first, second and third overall pick in three consecutive NHL drafts. Has that ever been done before? Should the Blackhawks hold on to the third overall selection in the 2025 NHL draft and make the pick, the answer is no. Chicago would become the first team ever to have the first … [Read more...] about Has an NHL team ever had the first, second and third pick in three straight drafts?
Cubs host the Pirates in first of 4-game series
Pittsburgh Pirates (28-41, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (41-27, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Thursday, 7:05 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Andrew Heaney (3-4, 3.24 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 52 strikeouts); Cubs: Jameson Taillon (6-3, 3.54 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 58 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -204, Pirates +168; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM … [Read more...] about Cubs host the Pirates in first of 4-game series
Lifelong Bulls fan Lamorne Morris starts NBA Substack
CHICAGO - Lamorne Morris grew up during the Bulls golden age, watching Michael Jordan win six NBA titles. It sparked a love for basketball that's been burning ever since. Now, the Emmy award-winning actor is channeling his passion for hoops into his own NBA Substack. Kaitlin Sharkey talked to Morris about blending sports and comedy, why he can't root for the Pacers in … [Read more...] about Lifelong Bulls fan Lamorne Morris starts NBA Substack
Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros play in game 2 of series
Chicago White Sox (23-44, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (36-30, first in the AL West) Houston; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Sean Burke (3-6, 4.03 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 50 strikeouts); Astros: Ryan Gusto (3-3, 4.78 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 45 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -181, White Sox +150; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros play in game 2 of series
Phillies and Cubs meet, winner claims 3-game series
Chicago Cubs (41-26, first in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (38-29, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 12:05 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Ben Brown (3-4, 5.37 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 78 strikeouts); Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (5-2, 4.46 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 83 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -121, Cubs +101; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM … [Read more...] about Phillies and Cubs meet, winner claims 3-game series