Cubs win series but lose Steele for season. Plus: Bulls injuries, Sky draft news, Sox vs. Crochet.
Sports Monday, April 14, 2025 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. The Original Six teams based in the United States have a rich history, combining to hoist the Stanley Cup 27 times. And now, they share an unwanted distinction. The Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Rangers will all miss the playoffs in the same year for the first time in NHL history. The Blackhawks are the last-place team in the Central Division for the third straight year and will finish ahead of only San Jose in the NHL. Earlier this century, they were a league power with three Cups from 2010-15 to give the franchise a total of six. Stay connected with us all day: Sign up for our newsletters to get the latest news in your inbox. And you can follow us on social media: X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Not a Tribune subscriber? Here's our latest offer. | | | | Pete Crow-Armstrong’s two solo home runs propelled the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers to secure their fourth consecutive series win. | | | | | Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth singled in the eighth inning to break up Garrett Crochet’s no-hit bid against his former team. | | | | | The Chicago Sky now own the Nos. 10, 11, 16 and 22 picks in Monday night’s draft. Will they make selections or use the picks in another trade? | | | | | The Chicago Sky need to utilize the WNBA draft to keep building their young core. Who should they take with the No. 10 pick Monday? | | | | | The potential of losing all three point guards for two knockout games places the Chicago Bulls at a steep disadvantage as they attempt to return to the playoffs. | | | | | The Chicago Bulls finished this season with the exact same record (39-43) and the exact same standing (ninth in the Eastern Conference) as the prior season. | | | | | Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele will undergo season-ending surgery Friday to repair the flexor tendon and address the UCL. | | | | | The Chicago Bears locked up cornerback Kyler Gordon to a three-year contract extension, which will keep him with the team through the 2028 season. | | | |
