The explosive growth of women’s sports has been a well-documented phenomenon over the last four years. But when Chicago hosts the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend in July, Kara Bachman — the executive director of the Chicago Sports Commission — wants the city’s investors and businesses to do more than just cheer from the sidelines. “Do a little more,” Bachman said Friday during a … [Read more...] about Chicago prepares for WNBA All-Star Weekend with a pitch to local investors and businesses: ‘Do a little more’
Chicago White Sox progress report: Taking a closer look at some offseason additions — and areas to address
Whether it was squaring off against the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs or Milwaukee Brewers, outfielder Jarred Kelenic always enjoyed returning to places close to home. “I grew up in that area, until I was 18, and I was in Chicago quite a bit, whether it was playing or visiting just with my family,” said Kelenic, a native of Waukesha, Wis., during a videoconference call … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox progress report: Taking a closer look at some offseason additions — and areas to address
Egipto y Sudán aceptan la oferta de Trump para mediar en disputa por represa en el río Nilo
Por SAMY MAGDY EL CAIRO, Egipto (AP) — Egipto y Sudán dieron la bienvenida el sábado a la oferta de Donald Trump para reanudar los esfuerzos de mediación de Estados Unidos con Etiopía para resolver una prolongada disputa sobre el agua del río Nilo tras la construcción de una gigantesca represa por parte de Addis Abeba. Etiopía inauguró la Gran Represa del Renacimiento Etíope … [Read more...] about Egipto y Sudán aceptan la oferta de Trump para mediar en disputa por represa en el río Nilo
Looking to keep guys healthy, the Cubs could deploy a six-man rotation in 2026
With several Chicago Cubs starters coming off injuries, Craig Counsell could roll out a six-man starting rotation in 2026 to help keep arms fresh into October. … [Read more...] about Looking to keep guys healthy, the Cubs could deploy a six-man rotation in 2026
Delegación ucraniana llega a EEUU para conversaciones de paz mientras Rusia ataca sitios energéticos
Associated Press KIEV, Ucrania (AP) — Una delegación ucraniana llegó el sábado a Estados Unidos para mantener conversaciones sobre una iniciativa diplomática encabezada por la Casa Blanca para poner fin a la guerra de casi cuatro años, mientras Rusia volvió a atacar la red eléctrica de Ucrania, cortando la electricidad y la calefacción mientras los termómetros en el país marcan … [Read more...] about Delegación ucraniana llega a EEUU para conversaciones de paz mientras Rusia ataca sitios energéticos