Connor Bedard shies away from extension talk — and why Chicago's top sports executives need a group hug
Sports Friday, April 18, 2025 | | |
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Good morning, Chicago. From the first phone call, Hailey Van Lith felt that Chicago was the right fit. In two conversations ahead of the WNBA draft, Van Lith felt that Sky coach Tyler Marsh and general manager Jeff Pagliocca saw through to her core identity — a player who is tough, who won’t back down from a
scrap, who still has plenty of room to grow. And on draft night, Van Lith harbored a hope that she might be available when the Sky were on the clock with the 10th and 11th picks. 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. | | | | Between rebuilds, injuries, draft plans and losing, it’s an interesting time for Chicago’s top sports executives. | | | | | Chicago Bears assistant coaches on Thursday provided insight on everything from Caleb Williams’ growth to Ben Johnson’s coaching style to DJ Moore’s promise. | | | | | When Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch gets on a roll, it tends to be at a level that can carry the offense. | | | | | Artūras Karnišovas said the Chicago Bulls have a plan to “minimize the timeline” of a rebuild. But he shared only a few short-term goals for that project. | | | | | In predraft conversations, Hailey Van Lith felt that Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh and GM Jeff Pagliocca saw through to her core identity. | | | | | Photos from Northwestern’s 15-6 win over Michigan on “Lacrosse Night in Chicago” on April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. | | | | | Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard expressed his commitment to the Hawks’ future despite a season full of challenges. | | | | | With his parents in attendance, Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero went 0-for-3 and was hit by a pitch in his major-league debut. | | | |
