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Chicago Blackhawks: 5 Questions for the 2026-27 Season
The Chicago Blackhawks begin the 2026-27 season facing many questions, including what a Patrick Kane-Connor Bedard pairing might look like.
Chicago Cubs Set Wild Card Series Roster Against San Diego Padres
The Chicago Cubs have finalized their 26-man roster for the Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres. Matthew Boyd is slated to start Game 1, with Kevin Gausman expected for Game 2. The team opted to keep Aaron Civale on its pitching staff.
Famed Wrestler Benjamin Satterley Dies After Chicago Competition
Benjamin Satterley, known as "Pac," died at age 40 over the weekend after competing in a match in Chicago. The Cook County Medical Examiner's office confirmed his death occurred in Des Plaines, near Chicago. Authorities stated there were no indications of foul play regarding the passing.
Cubs and White Sox Both Clinch Playoff Berths on Same Day
The Cubs and the Sox both clinched playoff berths on Thursday, marking the first time this has happened on the same day. This follows their last joint postseason appearance during the 2020 COVID-shortened season.
White Sox playoff hopes hang in balance as season nears end
The Chicago White Sox are playing for their playoff seeding with two games remaining. The Guardians currently hold a one-game lead in the division. If the season ends today, the White Sox would have the sixth seed and face the Houston Astros in a best-of-three series in Houston starting Tuesday.
Cubs and White Sox Both Make MLB Playoffs
The Chicago Cubs and White Sox both secured playoff spots on the same day, which is a first for them since the 2020 season.
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