Column: It’s a turbulent week for Chicago’s top sports executives, who could use a group hug
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Caleb Williams Reportedly Tried to Avoid Bears in NFL Draft, Wanted Trade to Vikings
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Is Pope Leo XIV a Cubs fan? Robert Prevost's brother denies team's claim, says he roots for White Sox
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Chicago Bears stadium: Team shifting focus to Arlington Heights
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Is Pope Leo XIV a Cubs or White Sox fan? Brother reveals the favorite hometown team
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Column: White Sox are making the Cubs look great by self-destructing in the City Series
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Image from the original article. Source: JD Vance meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, gives him a Chicago Bears jersey: Vice President JD Vance gifted Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Bears jersey as they met at ...
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Key FactsVice President Vance Meets Pope Leo XIV
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Pope Leo XIV, a U.S. citizen, met with Vice President JD Vance, who converted to Catholicism as an adult.
- Details of the discussions between Vance and Leo were not provided, but a subsequent meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio occurred.
- Leo, elected on May 8, had previously criticized Trump's immigration policies.
- Following the meeting, there was a cordial exchange on international issues and the importance of respecting humanitarian law.
Mallory Swanson, who hasn’t played for Chicago Stars all year, is expecting 1st child with Cubs’ Dansby Swanson
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Tragic loss ... Former Springboks star Cornal Hendricks passes away at 37: South African rugby is in mourning following the sudden passing of Cornal Hendricks ...
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Is Pope Leo XIV — the Chicago-born new pontiff — a Cubs or White Sox fan?: Would the Chicago Cubs ask the new pope to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at ...
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Today in Chicago History: Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood retires after striking out one batter at Wrigley Field
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Chicago baseball report: City Series starts Friday at Wrigley Field for the Cubs and White Sox
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Cubs Make Decision on Third Base Trade Target After Matt Shaw Move: Report: The Chicago Cubs have reportedly decided on an All-Star trade upgrade for their ...
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Cubs Sign Kenta Maeda To Minor League Deal: The Cubs are signing veteran righty Kenta Maeda to a minor league contract, as first reported by Japanese news outlet ...
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Column: Game takes back seat to summer vibes as City Series begins, while Cubs’ new star continues to blossom
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Image from the original article. Source: Pope Leo XIV gave hint he could be next pontiff the night before conclave — and he ignored his big brother's advice
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Key FactsPope Leo emphasizes social teachings and AI challenges
May 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Pope Leo XIV announced plans to continue the teachings of Pope Francis, labeling artificial intelligence as a key challenge for human dignity and labor.
- He selected his papal name after Pope Leo XIII, who addressed social issues during the first industrial revolution.
- Leo urged cardinals to renew their commitment to the Second Vatican Council, which initiated significant reforms in the church.
- Following the meeting, he visited an Augustinian sanctuary of personal significance and will appear again at St. Peter's Square on Sunday.
"Let us take up this precious legacy and continue on the journey, inspired by the same hope that is born of faith."— Pope Leo XIV addressed the cardinals about continuing the legacy of Pope Francis and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
Chicago Bears 2025 schedule: Monday night opener is 1 of at least 3 prime-time games
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MLB power rankings: Red Sox get pummeled as Rafael Devers powers up: Red Sox are slowly slipping the first-place New York Yankees in the American League East.
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Fan who fell to warning track at Pirates' ballpark awake - ESPN: Kavan Markwood, the 20-year-old who slipped off a railing during the seventh inning of the ...
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How 2 plays at the plate flipped momentum from the White Sox to Cubs in the City Series opener
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With 4 home runs in 2 games at Iowa, is it time for the Chicago Cubs to recall Matt Shaw?
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How Youth Movements Are Powering 3 Top MLB Teams: Brendan Tuma highlights how younger players are helping to lead the way in fast starts for the Cubs ...
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Rafael Devers Lands with Cubs in Hypothetical Trade Idea: With recent frustration and tension brewing between Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Mallory Swanson, who hasn’t played for Chicago Stars all year, is expecting 1st child with Cubs’ Dansby Swanson
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Key FactsMallory Swanson and Dansby Swanson Expect First Child
May 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chicagotribune.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chicagotribune.com
- Mallory Swanson, striker for the Chicago Stars, is expecting her first child with Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson.
- She has not played this season due to personal reasons preventing her from attending training.
- Swanson is a leading scorer for the U.S. women's national team, with a career total of 38 goals and has been the Stars' top scorer three times.
- The Swansons did not disclose a due date, leaving Mallory's return to the team uncertain.
"I appreciate the kindness and encouragement from my teammates and all the Stars staff and hope to be back with the team and playing in front of our fans as soon as I can."— Mallory Swanson said this in a statement after she was unable to participate in training camp for personal reasons.
For a trio of Cubs, the City Series represents the other side of the rivalry with the White Sox
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Chicago Bears favored in 7 of 17 games on 2025 schedule: The full NFL schedule is out, and so are very early betting odds. The Chicago Bears were installed as ...
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Man who fell from bleachers at Pirates game takes 1st steps: 'A huge win': Kavan Markwood fell about 20 feet during the game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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Chicago Cubs to call up top pitching prospect Cade Horton, who’s in line to make his MLB debut Saturday
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Bears' Luther Burden III Took No. 87 Jersey Because 'All the Good Numbers Are Gone'
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Column: Can Chicago Cubs take advantage of soft part of schedule?: After playing the National League powers in the first quarter of the season ...
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Column: Chicago Cubs’ Carson Kelly is no overnight sensation — and the catcher is putting up All-Star numbers
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The Chicago Bears have been a QB dumpster fire. They are at it again with Caleb Williams.
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Image from the original article. Source: Willy Adames, Logan Webb lead SF Giants past Rockies: Shortstop Willy Adames hit two homers and doubled, Logan Webb goes seven strong as Giants win three of four ...
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Key FactsGiants Triumph with Adames and Webb Against Rockies
May 05 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mercurynews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mercurynews.com
- Logan Webb secured a win by allowing just one run in seven innings, improving his record to 5-2.
- Willy Adames, who signed a $182 million contract in the offseason, hit two home runs and drove in three runs.
- The Giants won three out of four games against the Rockies, raising their record to 22-13, while Colorado dropped to 6-28.
- After the game, Kyle Harrison was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento, and Lou Trivino was designated for assignment.
When I got back to the dugout, I was dead. When you have an at-bat like that, it builds the confidence, and I feel that’s what it did to me.— Willy Adames about his crucial at-bat that led to his first home run.
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Chicago Cubs’ closer is on the wrong side of history following blow up in the 11th inning on Tuesday
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White Sox, Cubs Fans Got a Quick Answer to New Pope's Baseball Allegiance : Pope Leo XIV was born in the Windy City.
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Chicago Bears: 2025 game-by-game predictions: The dates are set for Ben Johnson's first season as Chicago Bears coach. Here’s a week-by-week look at each game ...
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3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ series loss — including Pete Crow-Armstrong’s homer against his former team
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Today in Chicago History: Flaurie and Maurie Berman open Superdawg Drive-In: Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 9 ...
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Today in Chicago History: ‘Mr. Cub’ Ernie Banks hits his 500th home run: Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 12, according to the ...
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Northbrook home once owned by former Chicago Bears player Jim McMahon to be listed for nearly $6M
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Image from the original article. Source: Mavericks win NBA Draft Lottery with less than 2% chance for No. 1 pick, but they were even luckier than that
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Key FactsNBA Draft Lottery Faces Ongoing Rigging Allegations
May 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sbnation.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sbnation.com
- The debate over the integrity of the NBA Draft Lottery remains a mix of emotion and logic.
- The Dallas Mavericks leveraged a 1.8% chance to jump from 11th to 1st overall, raising fairness concerns.
- Other major teams, like the Spurs and Sixers, also benefited at the expense of smaller market teams.
- Repeated scenarios cast doubt on the lottery's transparency, especially following significant player trades.
"Yeah, 1.8 percent. I think the Dallas fan base deserved this."— Matt Riccardi, the team's assistant general manager, expressed this after winning the No. 1 pick in the Draft Lottery.
Former NFL MVP slams entitled Caleb Williams after trying to avoid Chicago Bears: Boomer Esiason left no stone unturned in his takedown of the former No 1 ...
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Chicago Cubs place left-hander Shota Imanaga on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain
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Giants score 9 runs in 11th to beat Cubs in extras: CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Bailey hit a tiebreaking single in San Francisco's nine-run 11th inning ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Michael Jordan is joining NBC as a special contributor for its NBA coverage: Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to its NBA coverage ...
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Key FactsMichael Jordan's Surprising Media Debut Shakes NBA Fans
May 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
- Michael Jordan is set to join NBC as a special correspondent for NBA coverage this fall.
- The NBA legend, known for his low profile in media, expressed excitement about participating in the project.
- Fans and former players have reacted enthusiastically, anticipating Jordan's debut as a commentator.
- NBC is preparing for a comprehensive NBA coverage starting in 2025, including exclusive livestreams on Peacock.
The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project.— Michael Jordan, in a statement regarding his new role at NBC.
What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move to Arlington Heights — or a domed stadium on the lakefront
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Pope Leo XIV asked fan 'White Sox or Cubs?' before autographing baseball at the Vatican
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NBA draft lottery: Chicago Bulls stay put, will pick at No. 12: Luck was not in the Chicago Bulls’ favor Monday night in the NBA draft lottery.
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Chicago Bears will play Green Bay Packers on the Saturday before Christmas — and Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday
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Column: 8 Chicago Cubs observations after a 3-1 loss: The Chicago Cubs lost 3-1 to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday at Wrigley Field ...
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What we heard on Day 2 of the NBA draft combine: Players who might be on the Chicago Bulls’ radar
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Today in Chicago History: Chicago Cubs rookie pitcher Kerry Wood records 20 strikeouts — tying MLB record
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Column: Pete Crow-Armstrong's emergence drawing attention: It was one year ago this month that Pete Crow-Armstrong was demoted to Triple-A Iowa ...
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Chicago brings home the papacy: City celebrates native son Pope Leo XIV with memes and hope
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Chicago Bears Q&A: Will they inquire about Trey Hendrickson?: Will Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles call the Cincinnati Bengals about Trey Hendrickson? Brad Biggs ...
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CBS News May 09
Pope Leo XIV's brother settles crucial Chicago debate: Is the pontiff a White Sox or Cubs fan?
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Fan at PNC Park critically injured after falling from right field wall: Pittsburgh Police said a man is in critical condition after falling roughly 20 feet onto ...
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Paid articlePaywall Michael Jordan to join NBC team for NBA broadcasts: The G.O.A.T. is headed to the broadcast studio. NBC Universal announced that Michael Jordan will join the ...
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Column: Easy to dream big about Chicago Bears' Colston Loveland: The Chicago Bears should not need to lean heavily on rookie Colston Loveland in the passing game ...
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Respect local cultures? Sometimes that culture doesn’t deserve respect: Other countries do things differently to ours, the world would be a terribly boring place ...
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What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move to Arlington Heights — or a domed stadium on the lakefront
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Chicago Bears mock 2025 schedule: A wish list for big-stage games and plenty of theater
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Eagles-Commanders highlights special NFL on FOX Saturday doubleheader in Week 16: An exclusive NFL doubleheader will air on FOX in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season ...
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Mediaite May 08
Conclave Anchors Take Shots At Chicago Cubs As Longtime Fan Pope Leo XIV Ascends: ‘Acquainted With S ...
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Colston Loveland signs 4-year contract with Chicago Bears, who also finalize deals with Day 3 draft picks
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Image from the original article. Source: Florida's first recorded deadly bear attack kills 89-year-old man, dog: Robert Markel's daughter called 911 to report a bear attacking his dog ...
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Key FactsFatal Bear Attacks in Florida: Man and Dog Killed
May 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- An 89-year-old man and his dog were killed in apparent separate bear attacks in Florida.
- The incidents occurred near the victim's home, prompting authorities to kill three bears to determine their involvement.
- The attacks happened at different times on Monday, and investigations suggest this could be Florida's first documented fatal bear attack.
- The FWC advises residents and visitors to avoid the area and refrain from approaching wildlife.
We do know it was a bear attack. We don't know if it was the same bear or multiple bears.— George Reynaud, spokesperson for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, at a press briefing Monday evening.
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[Chicago Bears] Will the real Ben Johnson please stand up?
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UNC Hiring Former Bears PR Chief to Help Bill Belichick Amid Jordon Hudson Intrigue
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Chicago homicides in 2025: 116 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
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18 NFL prime-time games we want to see in 2025 regular season – 1 for every week: As the NFL starts releasing its marquee games of the 2025 season ...
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2025 NFL schedule: Lions, Browns among seven teams with toughest 17-game slates: Which teams have the toughest NFL schedules in 2025? Eric Edholm identifies the ...
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Photos: What we saw at Chicago Bears rookie minicamp: Photos from Chicago Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 9, 2025.
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Chicago Cubs: 3 takeaways from series win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: The Chicago Cubs offense isn’t reliant on home runs, but long balls were pivotal in an 8-3 win ...
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2025 NFL offseason: Making sense of 10 lingering questions - ESPN: Let's reason on why the Bears didn't improve at RB, why the Steelers didn't plan better at QB ...
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Chicago Cubs: Veteran Justin Turner squeezed for at-bats: Chicago Cubs infielder Justin Turner has started only twice since April 15 and logged 14 plate ...
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Chicago Cubs use a 7-run second inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 2 HRs to rout the Milwaukee Brewers 10-0
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Cubs Make Third Base Trade Decision After Nolan Arenado Update: The Chicago Cubs are pursuing an infield trade upgrade following an update on their arch rival's ...
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Chicago baseball report: Cubs face big questions for Mets series — and Miguel Vargas’ streak for White Sox
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Man critically hurt in fall from bleachers at Pirates-Cubs game is identified: Kavan Markwood fell about 20 feet during the game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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Bears' Caleb Williams Celebrates Pope Leo XIV After Chicago Native Wins Election
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