Michael Kopech's MLB debut had long been anticipated, and the young flamethrower did not disappoint when the lights, pressure and rain fell upon him at Guaranteed Rate Field Tuesday night. It's long been known that the trade of Chris Sale to the Boston Red Sox marked a new chapter in the Chicago White Sox' storied history: No longer would they try to tread water with talent … [Read more...] about Michael Kopech impresses in brief White Sox debut
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The Sports Report – August 2018
with Packer Dave, Steve Leventhal, and John Poulter On the August 2018 Sports Report, our special guest, Chicago Tribune Chicago Cubs beat writer Mark Gonzales, discusses the Northsiders' battle for control of the National League Central division. John covers the rest of major league baseball's pennant races, along with the start of the English Premier League soccer. Steve has … [Read more...] about The Sports Report – August 2018
Roquan Smith returns to practice after agreeing to terms with Chicago Bears
"I maintained my focus just knowing that we'll get something figured and I was confident that we would," stated Chicago Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith. The former Georgia Bulldog was the last of the first round draft picks to sign with his team, returning to practice Tuesday, August 14th. Beyond that, he kept pretty mum about how the two parties came to an … [Read more...] about Roquan Smith returns to practice after agreeing to terms with Chicago Bears
2018 Chicago Bears Training Camp Update #3
Finally, the discussion at 2018 Chicago Bears training camp wasn't about linebacker Roquan Smith. Sure there were some queries about the MIA first round draft pick, but the chatter and questions were about last year's top draft pick, Mitch Trubisky, and his progress in coach Matt Nagy's run/pass option offense. Nagy also confirmed that Trubisky will take the field during the … [Read more...] about 2018 Chicago Bears Training Camp Update #3
2018 Chicago Bears Training Camp – Update #2
As the 2018 Chicago Bears gear up to play the Baltimore Ravens in Thursday night's Hall of Fame game, the talk Tuesday at training camp wasn't as much about the game, as it was about holdout draft pick Roquon Smith. Smith, the last of the first round picks to sign, appears to be at odds with the team over language in the contract about the new helmet rule, among other … [Read more...] about 2018 Chicago Bears Training Camp – Update #2