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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 5m

A 69-year-old truck driver who was seriously injured in a fight that prosecutors say was started by Mark Sanchez, the former NFL QB and sports analyst, is now suing Sanchez and his employer, Fox Corporation, in Indiana state court.

Truck driver sues Mark Sanchez and Fox after violent fight over parking space

A 69-year-old truck driver who was seriously injured in a fight that prosecutors say was started by Mark Sanchez is now suing the former NFL QB and his employer, Fox Corporation, in Indiana state c…

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 36m

The last time the Cubs won 3 straight elimination games in the postseason was in 2016.

You might remember it.

But it’s a new team, a different era and a massive challenge ahead of them: beating the Brewers in 3 straight to advance to the NLCS.

Can it happen?

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Column: Can the Chicago Cubs bounce back and win the NLDS? Here are 7 things that need to happen.

The Chicago Cubs have a massive challenge ahead of them: beating the Milwaukee Brewers in three straight to advance to the NLCS. Can it happen?

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 1h

Connor Bedard launched the first shot of the NHL season. Later, a Frank Nazar breakaway led to his snipe for the Hawks' first goal.

The road team had the momentum. Seconds later, it was gone.

The Blackhawks fell to the Panthers 3-2 on opening night in Jeff Blashill's debut.

Chicago Blackhawks — in the 1st game of the Jeff Blashill era — lose 3-2: ‘Part of the growth process’

In the first game of the Jeff Blashill era, the Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Florida Panthers amid their championship banner celebration.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 1h

What we learned from the Bears, including Kyler Gordon's status for "Monday Night Football" and more injury news coming off the bye.

What we learned from the Chicago Bears, including Kyler Gordon’s status and more injury news coming off the bye

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon said he will play Monday against the Washington Commanders after missing the first four games due to injury.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 2h

The Cubs feel good knowing they have Jameson Taillon on the mound facing elimination.

He's coming off a win-or-go-home start in the wild-card series on the heels of posting a 1.57 ERA over his last 6 regular-season starts.

Manager Craig Counsell described Taillon as "the calm in the storm."

Chicago Cubs again turn to Jameson Taillon — ‘the calm in the storm’ — to stave off elimination at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs feel good knowing they have Jameson Taillon on the mound facing elimination in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 11h

The Blackhawks have recently been the villains at the home team’s celebration. For the fourth time in the last six seasons, the Hawks have skated past the leftover confetti from a defending champ or a debuting team.

Chicago Blackhawks again on the wrong side of a celebration, fall 3-2 to the Florida Panthers on opening night

In the first game of the Jeff Blashill era, the Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Florida Panthers amid their championship banner celebration.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 12h

Having a healthy Austin Booker in the mix could give Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen more creative options in pass-rushing situations.

Austin Booker returns to practice for Chicago Bears, who need a boost in their pass rush

Having a healthy Austin Booker in the mix could give Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen more creative options in pass-rushing situations.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 13h

The Cubs know they face a daunting task in winning three straight games against a Brewers team that finished with the best record in baseball. Game 3 of the NLDS starts at 4:08 p.m. Wednesday.

‘The calm in the storm’: Chicago Cubs again turn to Jameson Taillon to stave off elimination in NLDS Game 3

The Chicago Cubs feel good knowing they have Jameson Taillon on the mound facing elimination in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 13h

Criticism can come from anywhere. Teammates? Coaches? Fans? The media? Matas Buzelis wants to hear it all: “That’s fine with me.”

Matas Buzelis has lofty goals for Year 2 with the Chicago Bulls: ‘He really wants to be pushed’

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis wants to separate from the promising hopefuls and establish himself as a legitimate NBA star of the future.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 14h

The Cubs feel good knowing they have Jameson Taillon on the mound facing elimination in Game 3 of the NLDS. The Brewers will start Cary native Quinn Priester.

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‘The calm in the storm’: Chicago Cubs again turn to Jameson Taillon to stave off elimination in NLDS Game 3

The Chicago Cubs feel good knowing they have Jameson Taillon on the mound facing elimination in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 15h

In the first game of the Jeff Blashill era, the Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Florida Panthers amid their championship banner celebration.

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Chicago Blackhawks again on the wrong side of a celebration, fall 3-2 to the Florida Panthers on opening night

In the first game of the Jeff Blashill era, the Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Florida Panthers amid their championship banner celebration.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 15h

Matas Buzelis always wants to be coached harder.

That has been a trend since the forward arrived for his first training session with the Bulls last season. That means setting goals — and standards.

He has lofty expectations, and to reach them, Buzelis doesn’t want the coaching staff to hold back.

Matas Buzelis has lofty goals for Year 2 with the Chicago Bulls: ‘He really wants to be pushed’

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis wants to separate from the promising hopefuls and establish himself as a legitimate NBA star of the future.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 16h

What have we learned — and which position group is the strongest?

5 pressing questions for the Bears coming off their bye week.

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What have we learned — and which position group is the strongest? 5 pressing questions for the Chicago Bears.

The Chicago Bears’ bye week is a great time to take stock in what we’ve seen so far — and what we might expect the remainder of the season.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 16h

Andrew Vaughn’s homer, with two outs in the first, shifted the momentum back to the Brewers in Game 2 of the NLDS.

"That's what the three-run homers do, it changes games dramatically," Cubs manager Craig Counsell said.

Chicago Cubs Game 2 notes: Ex-Sox Andrew Vaughn’s momentum-turning HR — and meet ‘godfather of playoff experience’

Andrew Vaughn’s 3-run home run — with two outs in the first — shifted the momentum back to the Milwaukee Brewers after the Chicago Cubs’ quick start in Game 2.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 17h

No, Taylor Swift did not turn down the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.

No, Taylor Swift did not turn down the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

Taylor Swift did not turn down the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, says Swift.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 17h

Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon said he will play Monday against the Commanders after missing the first four games due to injury.

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Kyler Gordon says he ‘will be playing’ when Chicago Bears return to action, and more injury news from Halas Hall

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon said he will play Monday against the Washington Commanders after missing the first four games due to injury.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 18h

The NLDS moves back to Chicago, and a chance for the Cubs to prove rumors of their demise are greatly exaggerated.

Maybe a group hug for Craig Counsell is in order.

He looks like he could use some love.

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Column: Is beating the Chicago Cubs — and manager Craig Counsell — the Milwaukee Brewers’ World Series?

The much-anticipated National League Division Series battle between managers Craig Counsell and Pat Murphy has been one-sided so far.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 19h

5 questions for Blackhawks going into their 100th season, including Connor Bedard's (unsigned) extension.

5 questions for Chicago Blackhawks going into 100th season, including Connor Bedard’s (unsigned) extension

Before the Chicago Blackhawks’ 100th season starts in Florida, here are some of the biggest questions facing the team.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 19h

Last season's career-best numbers may be hard to replicate for Ryan Donato, but the 29-year-old Blackhawks forward knows he wants to produce at that level.

"I put in a lot of work this summer and (I'm) continuing trying to grow and not be complacent."

Ryan Donato looks to expand on career year with the Chicago Blackhawks: ‘I’m looking to build off that’

The Chicago Blackhawks are developing their young players. Forward Ryan Donato, after a career season, could make that process easier.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 20h

Josh Giddey and Coby White represent a turning point for the Bulls as an organization — two guards under 26 who could develop into the future leaders of the franchise.

But for those future hopes to come to fruition, they first have to prove their partnership is a sustainable blueprint for success.

Backcourt partnership between Josh Giddey and Coby White takes center stage for the Chicago Bulls

Guards Josh Giddey and Coby White have a deeper understanding of the weight their relationship will hold for the development of the Chicago Bulls roster.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 20h

The Bulls open their five-game preseason schedule tonight in Cleveland.

@juliapoe.bsky.social looks at five questions they need to answer before the Oct. 22 season opener.

5 questions for Chicago Bulls to answer in preseason games, including how much Noa Essengue should play

Is the defense ready to improve? Can Noa Essengue earn real playing time? Five questions the Chicago Bulls need to answer in the preseason.

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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 21h

The Bears’ first practice coming out of the bye week is in the books. There will not be an injury report until Thursday.

With that said, I did not see the following players at practice: K Cairo Santos, S Jaquan Brisker, DT Grady Jarrett, RT Darnell Wright, TE Colston Loveland.

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Sean Hammond @seanhammond.bsky.social · 21h

Bears CB Kyler Gordon says he will play Monday night against Washington.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 21h

Perhaps the most painful part of the damage the Brewers did against Cubs pitchers in Game 2: all 7 runs scored with 2 outs and 6 runs came on 2-strike pitches.

Through 5 postseason games, the Cubs have been held to 3 runs or fewer.

‘I ruined the game’: Chicago Cubs on cusp of season ending following a 7-3 loss to Milwaukee Brewers

Left-hander Shota Imanaga’s inability to toss a zero in the opening frame doused another electric start for the Chicago Cubs in the NLDS.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 21h

Jacob Misiorowski 3 three innings of scoreless relief while reaching at least 100 mph on 31 of his 57 pitches during the Brewers’ Game 2 win.

“You guys get all enthralled with MPH. I’m enthralled that he wasn’t giving up free bases, kept his composure with runners and that type of thing.”

Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski hits 104.3 mph while throwing 3 innings of shutout relief

Jacob Misiorowski rediscovered the form that earned the flamethrowing rookie so much acclaim in the first few weeks after the Milwaukee Brewers called him up from the minors.

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