It was only eight years ago that the National Hockey League lost a full season to a labor dispute; now, after the NFL and NBA’s own labor issues last year, it seems it’s the NHL’s turn once again. 

This training camp will be important for Lovie Smith, as the coach finalizes a roster and tries to produce a winner. 

Wrigley Field sports a statue of Ron Santo and has his #10 retired on a waving flag. Now Cooperstown will enter the Cubs third baseman into the Baseball Hall of Fame. If only it had happened sooner.    

Kobe Bryant threw down the gauntlet when he argued that this year’s mix of NBA players could beat the 1992 Dream Team. But who cares? Cheryl Raye-Stout argues that the presence of American players in Olympic basketball makes the whole event not worth watching. 

Welcome back to Chicago, Ozzie Guillen! Your return is met with clear lines drawn—between your lovers and your haters. It would seem there is no in-between for baseball fans in Chicago.

The 2010 top draft pick sailed through the minors with just 11 appearances and was brought up just months after he was drafted. Here, WBEZ talks to lefty All-Star Chris Sale, the young pitcher who moved from the bullpen to the starting rotation and is now in contention for a Cy Young Award.