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Sports Thursday, June 18, 2026 | | |
| | | | Good morning, Chicago. The Cubs can put up three new signs — including one of up to 69 feet tall on North Sheffield Avenue — on buildings overlooking Wrigley Field after aldermen approved a team-backed plan Wednesday. Ald. Bennett Lawson said the signs won't affect sightlines in the ballpark and “really won’t impact the community.” Read more from Jake Sheridan. Today’s eNewspaper edition | Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Puzzles & Games | Today in History | | | | Coach Tiago Splitter stood out to Chicago Bulls’ EVP Bryson Graham for a few key characteristics: communication, competitiveness and curiosity. | | | | | The Chicago White Sox’s big showdown against the New York Yankees has fizzled out after two lopsided losses. | | | | | In many ways, as Nico Hoerner goes, so goes the Chicago Cubs’ offensive production. “I haven’t been making contact with authority,” Hoerner said. | | | | | Aldermen approved a Chicago Cubs-backed plan Wednesday to allow three new signs to go up on buildings overlooking iconic Wrigley Field. | | | | | Since Munetaka Murakami suffered a hamstring injury, the Chicago White Sox offense has held its own, and the team has managed to survive a grueling schedule. | | | | | Angel Reese looked like a perfect fit for the Atlanta Dream when she was traded from the Chicago Sky. After 13 games, the fit still looks perfect. | | | | | Dansby Swanson launched a two-run shot during the Chicago Cubs’ seven-run second inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong added his 15th of the season in the fourth. | | | |
