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The Detroit Red Wings have declined to renew the contracts of several unrestricted free agents, leaving veterans like James van Riemsdyk and David Perron without NHL jobs. With preseason cuts limiting tryout opportunities, players such as Vladimir Tarasenko are exploring options abroad, while the franchise grapples with a lingering stigma tied to its recent roster moves.
A philanthropic pledge from the Uihlein family will fund enhancements to Northwestern’s football program, supporting student‑athlete development, recruiting and operational upgrades as the school prepares to open its new Ryan Field stadium.
A three-year donation from the Uihlein family will fund athlete development, recruiting and facility upgrades at Northwestern, underscoring a strategic push to enhance the program's profile in Chicago and the conference.
The Chicago White Sox announced a special ceremony on September 17, 2026, to bring back the ‘Southside’ City Connect uniforms, a design inspired by the city’s architecture and a nod to former star Tim Anderson.
Tim Anderson, a former Chicago White Sox shortstop, has retired from baseball after describing the sport as a source of emotional pain. The team will honor him with a pre‑game tribute on September 17, featuring his original uniforms and a walk‑off home run highlight.
Duke will face Georgia in a historic Jimmy V Classic showdown on Dec. 8 at Madison Square Garden, part of a doubleheader that underscores the Blue Devils’ dominant season and ambitious non‑conference schedule.
A thigh tear ends the 20‑year‑old centre‑back's MLS campaign, forcing Chicago Fire to adjust tactics while he prepares for a World Cup‑laden future.
The Detroit Red Wings are gearing up for a significant reshuffle in their hockey operations, with interviews for a new director set to start next week. The club is exploring a two‑person system that could mirror the structure of the Montreal Canadiens, while Jeff Greenberg emerges as a leading candidate thanks to his analytics background and recent tenure with the Tigers.
Drew Williams, a Lane Tech College Prep football player who suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2013, died at 30. His celebration of life at Biagio Event Hall highlighted his enduring influence and sparked important conversations about youth sports safety.
DePaul’s men’s soccer team will face No. 4 Saint Louis in its first 2026 preseason game, kicking off a schedule that includes additional exhibitions and a regular‑season opener against Bradley.
Mike Krukow, a longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster and former MLB pitcher, revealed his retirement at the close of the 2026 season, concluding a career that spanned playing, broadcasting, and a deep connection with fans and colleagues alike.
DePaul's women's soccer team has secured its 24th consecutive United Soccer Coaches College Team Academic Award with a 3.75 cumulative GPA, while gearing up to host Illinois State at Wish Field on August 9.
A young Chicago phenom's dual-threat brilliance pits him against the Dodgers' superstar amid controversy and playoff intrigue.
Shohei Ohtani delivered his first multi‑home‑run game of the season, but the Dodgers fell to the Cubs. Meanwhile, Tomoyuki Sugano endured his first loss since May as the Rockies were shut out by the Rays.
The Ramblers open preseason with a home game against Milwaukee, introduce ten new players and a new assistant coach, and prepare for a demanding regular season that culminates with a home match against Saint Joseph's in November.
Morehead State’s women’s soccer team will play its first-ever road preseason match against Chicago State on Wednesday, marking a historic milestone as the program tests new tactics and personnel before the regular season begins.
The Big Ten announced its 2026 preseason honors list, highlighting USC quarterback Jayden Maiava alongside Ohio State’s Julian Sayin and Oregon’s Dante Moore as the conference’s leading returning signal‑callers.
Julian Randall, a queer Black poet from Chicago, discusses his literary evolution from fantasy novels to the contemporary verse novel Shook, exploring how basketball and poetry became his coping mechanisms during anxiety and the pandemic.
Junior guard Devin Hagemann will miss the entire 2026‑27 campaign after sustaining an ACL injury in summer workouts, a setback that reshapes the Blue Demons' roster and highlights the program's resilience.
The Chicago Blackhawks are reshaping their roster through trades and youth promotion, sparking optimism that a postseason berth could arrive by the 2027‑28 season.
Demolition has started on five buildings on Chicago's North Side to make way for a 72‑foot‑tall practice facility designed by HNTB and Antunovich Associates, featuring solar panels, bird‑friendly glass and expanded athletic spaces.
Under head coach Frank Dickerson, Jones High School in Chicago’s South Loop launches its inaugural football program, beginning as a junior‑varsity squad with a historic first game scheduled for Aug. 22.
The Chicago Blackhawks weigh a one‑year contract or a symbolic farewell for Jonathan Toews, a three‑time Stanley Cup champion whose recent health battles have left his future uncertain.
A community‑wide fundraiser combined thrilling hockey matches with a silent auction, channeling hope and donations toward Zac Pearson’s treatment.