For the balance of July and into August 1992, Lance Johnson ran wild for the White Sox. | Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images One Dog begins one heck of a long hitting streak 1920 With the White Sox down to their last two outs in the ninth, trailing the Senators, 5-4, Joe Jackson capped a rally by hitting an inside-the-park grand slam past (or over) Washington center fielder … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: July 16
NHL schedule release: What to watch for next season, from Matthew Schaefer to more Alex Ovechkin
The back-to-back defending champion Florida Panthers are set to raise their second consecutive Stanley Cup banner as part of an opening night tripleheader on Oct. 7, and it will not take long for fans to see way more games on the same day. … [Read more...] about NHL schedule release: What to watch for next season, from Matthew Schaefer to more Alex Ovechkin
Court briefs: Gun and fraud sentences, child porn charges
Hammond man gets 5 years on federal gun charge U.S. District Judge Gretchen Lund sentenced a Hammond man Thursday to five years in prison for a federal gun charge. Isaiah Castro, 23, pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a gun trafficking crime, Acting U.S. Attorney M. Scott Proctor said in a release. Court filings state Castro had a gun while he sold … [Read more...] about Court briefs: Gun and fraud sentences, child porn charges
Ozzie next? Guillen wants his number retired under one condition
CHICAGO (WGN) — Mark Buehrle joined Paul Konerko Friday as members of the 2005 World Series Champion White Sox immortalized in bronze, but according to at least two others on the '05 team, there should be a third who at least gets his number retired. That man is Ozzie Guillen. "Retired numbers, me. It's me. By the way, I'm gonna say that live in front of all you guys. I … [Read more...] about Ozzie next? Guillen wants his number retired under one condition
NHL releases 2025-26 schedule, Blackhawks set to face Stanley Cup champs opening night
CHICAGO (WGN) — The National Hockey League released next season's schedules for all 32 teams Wednesday afternoon, and the Chicago Blackhawks will face the reigning, back-to-back Stanley Cup champions on opening night. The Blackhawks will open up the NHL regular season at the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, Oct. 7, with puck drop set for 5 p.m. CT. Has an NHL team ever … [Read more...] about NHL releases 2025-26 schedule, Blackhawks set to face Stanley Cup champs opening night