When Hizzoner Hired the Rajah of Swat, Rogers Hornsby

By Jeff Nichols

Once upon a time, Richard J. Daley hired the Cardinals legend and former Cubs manager to lead a program to teach 200,000 Chicago kids how to play baseball, in order to combat juvenile delinquency—despite Hornsby's considerable deficits as a role model. Read more

Here’s What You’ll Find at the New Chicago Dogs Stadium

By Joel Reese

The new minor league team christens Rosemont’s 6,300-seat Impact Field on May 25. Read more

Season Preview: The Next Great Chicago Sky Team Is Taking Shape

By Howard Megdal

The team's first season without superstar Elena Delle Donne was a mess. But with Stefanie Dolson emerging, a full season of Courtney Vandersloot, and a haul of talented rookies, 2018 is the real test of their plan. Read more

Why Matt Davidson Is Thriving On the Field (and On His Podcast)

By Scott King

The White Sox's designated hitter started 2018 off with a bang: three home runs on opening day. Now he's got nine, tied for second in all of baseball, and shows no signs of slowing down. Read more

The Cubs Are No Longer Losers—But They're Not As Lovable, Either

By Grace Perry

The Ricketts family changed the Cubs' fortunes—but they also changed Wrigleyville into "Rickettsville" and brought too much baggage for one lifelong fan. Read more

Q&A: David Rapp on Tinker to Evers to Chance

By Jared Wyllys

Poetry immortalized the Cubs' legendary infielders, who brought the team a World Series victory when a rough-and-tumble sport was emerging as the national pastime. Read more

What If Chicago’s Hotshots Had Their Own Colognes?

By Lauren Williamson

After cologne maker Hawthorne recently created a fragrance for Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, we took some guesses on what scents would be a match for a few of our city’s heavy hitters. Read more

Mustafa Ali's Road from Suburban Cop to WrestleMania Star

By Sean Neumann

Two years ago, he was patrolling the streets of Homewood and was a familiar face in the Chicago indie wrestling scene. On Sunday, the WWE's first wrestler of Pakistani descent could be the cruiserweight champion of the world. Read more

The Thrill and Agony of Loyola's Final Four Defeat

Photographer Max Herman watched the game at the Bulldog Ale House in Rogers Park with some very excited, and then very sad, Ramblers fans. Read more

Meet Aspiring Trans Wrestler Lola Starr

For International Transgender Awareness and Visibility Day, we hit the gym with the ascendant Premier League trainee. Read more

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