When the Chicago Cubs signed shortstop Dansby Swanson to a seven-year deal last offseason, they envisioned an ideal double-play partner for second baseman Nico Hoerner. Year 1 of the Swanson-Hoerner tandem produced the elite play the Cubs needed after prioritizing … Continued
NEW YORK — With a scowl on his face, former President Donald Trump took the witness stand Monday morning to testify in a $250 million civil fraud trial in which he stands accused of fraudulently inflating his net worth to … Continued
The Chicago White Sox were on their way to a 101-loss season in mid-September when manager Pedro Grifol told reporters he was confident they would contend in 2024. It seemed like a bit of a stretch, so I asked Grifol … Continued
Forgive Montez Sweat if his enthusiasm wasn’t exactly flowing late Sunday afternoon. A day after signing a life-changing contract extension with the Chicago Bears — four years, $98 million with more than $72 million guaranteed — Sweat’s first public comments … Continued
10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears’ peculiar 24-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome, with reasons for concern — and a little optimism as well. It’s really difficult to turn the ball over five … Continued
Peter Meijer, the former Republican congressman who voted to impeach Donald Trump, launched his 2024 campaign for a Michigan Senate seat on Monday. Meijer’s decision to join the increasingly crowded Senate candidate field comes after POLITICO reported last week that … Continued