Full closure of Congress Plaza Drive starts Saturday for NASCAR preparations

NBC Chicago (Sports) 6/27 7:55A Izzy Stroobandt

Street closures have been underway since mid-June in parts of the course through Chicago’s Grant Park to prepare for the big race weekend, July 5-6.

Bulls, Lakers trade second-round picks ahead of NBA Draft: Report

NBC Chicago (Sports) 6/26 6:57A NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago Bulls have traded a pick in the second round of the NBA Draft to the Los Angeles Lakers, a new report says.

MLB star Ketel Marte in tears after fan taunts him about mother who died in car accident

CBS Chicago (Sports) 6/25 5:33A CBS Chicago

Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte was seen in tears on the field after a spectator yelled a derogatory comment about his late mother during an at-bat in Arizona's game against the White...

Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith elected to Hockey Hall of Fame

CBS Chicago (Sports) 6/25 4:53A CBS Chicago

Three-time Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup champion Duncan Keith is heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame, after he was named as part of the eight-member class of 2025 on Tuesday.

Noah Syndergaard signs a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox

CBS Chicago (Sports) 6/24 7:14A CBS Chicago

Noah Syndergaard will attempt to make a comeback with the Chicago White Sox, who have signed the veteran right-hander to a minor league deal. Syndergaard has reported to the team's spring complex in Glendale, Arizona, the White Sox confirmed...

Angel Reese has triple double, Van Lith scores career-high 16 points and Sky defeat Sun

CBS Chicago (Sports) 6/15 12:08P CBS Chicago

Angel Reese had her first triple double, Hailey Van Lith led a dominant performance by the Chicago bench with a career-high 16 points and the Sky pulled away from the Connecticut Sun for a 78-66 win on Sunday. Reese, 23, is the second-youngest...

Happ hits game-ending single in 10th as Cubs top Pirates

CBS Chicago (Sports) 6/15 12:01P CBS Chicago

Ian Happ hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Sunday. The Cubs used a double steal to put runners on second and third in the 10th against David Bednar (1-5). Jon Berti struck out...

Blackhawks trade Victor Soderstrom for Ryan Mast, draft pick

NBC Chicago (Sports) 6/15 4:54A James Neveau

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded the rights to defenseman Victor Soderstrom to the Boston Bruins as they get set for the 2025 NHL Draft.

White Sox trade 1B Andrew Vaughn to Brewers for RHP Aaron Civale

CBS Chicago (Sports) 6/13 9:19A CBS Chicago

The Milwaukee Brewers have traded right-hander Aaron Civale and cash to the Chicago White Sox for first baseman Andrew Vaughn. The Brewers moved quickly after they announced they were removing Civale from their rotation. The pitcher said Thursday...

Packers will release veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander, AP source says

CBS Chicago (Sports) 6/9 5:06A CBS Chicago

The Green Bay Packers are planning to release veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Packers haven't announced...

Chicago Nation aims for first national championship in United Premier Soccer League

CBS Chicago (Sports) 6/8 7:00P Jori Parys

The United Premier Soccer League has a large presence in the area, led by the flagship Chicago Nation. The amateur soccer club didn't take long to rise in the ranks. "It's meant a lot. it was a needed thing in the market, so I think a lot of the...

CHSN, Comcast reach deal to air Blackhawks, Bulls, White Sox games on Xfinity

NBC Chicago (Sports) 6/6 5:53A Sun Times Wire and NBC Chicago S

Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox games will start airing on Comcast again for certain customers as part of a new agreement between the cable provider and the Chicago Sports Network.

White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf strikes deal to possibly sell control of team to billionaire Justin...

CBS Chicago (Sports) 6/5 7:32A Todd Feurer

Billionaire Phoenix Suns co-owner Justin Ishbia has reached an agreement with Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf that could see Ishbia taking over control of the team as soon as 2029. The White Sox confirmed Thursday that they have reached...

White Sox fall 5-4 after tie-breaking RBI by Tigers in the 8th

CBS Chicago (Sports) 6/5 1:26A CBS Chicago

Colt Keith hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning to help the major league-leading Detroit Tigers beat the lowly Chicago White Sox 5-4 on a rainy Wednesday night. The Tigers regrouped after blowing a four-run lead and bounced back from...

Kyle Tucker has made MLB history with hot start to 2025 season

NBC Chicago (Sports) 6/3 11:33A NBC Chicago Staff

Kyle Tucker has been exactly as good as advertised for the Chicago Cubs this season, but his start to the season has been downright historic.