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SI:AM | The Pistons Make Humiliating History

They now own the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history.

Sports Illustrated

Baseball broadcasting history includes Carlton Fisk and Chicago’s very own WGN

Fisk’s World Series solo shot for the Red Sox in 1975 made the human side of the home run suddenly essential to successful baseball broadcasting.

Chicago Sun-Times

Baseball quiz: The curious case of Sidd Finch — and other phony facts

To commemorate the greatest hoax in sports history, guess if any of these statements are hogwash, too.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Adley Rutschman makes history with homer, 5-for-5 day in Orioles’ season-opening 10-9 win over Red Sox

BOSTON — Much of the discussion surrounding the roster the Orioles put together for the 2023 season focused on who wasn’t on it. They didn’t sign a marquee free agent. They didn’t swing a big trade. Top-ranked prospects Grayson Rodriguez, DL Hall and Jordan Westburg will open the season in…

Tribune News Service

Paul Sullivan: ‘Last Comiskey’ stirs memories of a lovable Chicago White Sox team and its iconic ballpark

The start of Cactus League play in Arizona this weekend reminds us the daily grind of the baseball season is underway and opening day is on deck.

Chicago Tribune

The J.T. Realmuto Game Has the Phillies Ready to Shock the World

His go-ahead home run in Game 1 stunned the Astros and helped Philadelphia seize the upper hand in the World Series.

Sports Illustrated

The first televised World Series spurred America's television boom, 75 years ago

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk desperately waving at his home run to stay in play. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kirk Gibson pumping his arms as he hobbles around second base after muscling a home run off Dennis Eckersley, the Oakland A’s dominant closer. The ground ball hit by New…

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Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox: How the manager fared in two managing stints with the franchise

Tony La Russa is one of the most accomplished managers in major-league history.

Chicago Tribune

SI:AM | Broncos Country Missed Its Ride

Plus, behind the scenes of Aaron Judge’s breakthrough season.

Sports Illustrated

These baseball trivia questions are ageless

See if you can celebrate after taking this quiz with a birthday theme

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: It’s déjà vu all over again for Tony La Russa and underachieving White Sox

CHICAGO — No one remains the way they were in their 30s, and Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is no different than the rest of us.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: MLB needs to change the definition of a no-hitter and reward the Cincinnati Reds pitchers for making histor

The Cincinnati Reds threw a combined no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates and still lost Sunday, the equivalent of winning the lottery and losing your ticket in the wash.

Chicago Tribune

SI:AM | Kansas Cuts Down the Nets After a Historic Comeback

Plus, the unfortunate reason behind Armando Bacot’s late injury.

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