Today in Sports History: Sammy Sosa becomes the second player to hit 50 or more home runs in three consecutive years – Chicago Tribune
2000 — Sammy Sosa becomes the second player to hit 50 or more home runs in three consecutive years, joining Mark McGwire.
Chicago Sports Network to launch Oct. 1 on DirecTV and free TV
The Chicago Sports Network is supplanting NBC Sports Chicago, the 20-year-old regional sports network whose broadcast rights expire after the current White Sox season.
Today in Sports History: US gymnasts testify against Larry Nassar – Chicago Tribune
2021 — US gymnasts, including Simone Biles, testify against former team doctor Larry Nassar at a Senate Committee hearing, criticizing a system that allowed it to happen.
Today in Sports History: Walter Payton scores 100th career rushing touchdown – Chicago Tribune
1986 — Chicago’s Walter Payton rushes for 177 yards, to reach the 15,000-yard plateau and scores his 100th career rushing touchdown as the Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles 13-10.
Chicago Sports Network unveils studio casts for Bulls, Blackhawks
Chicago Sports Network, the new station set to launch Oct. 1, will include some familiar faces for its Bulls and Blackhawks games, but the studio shows will have a different feel.
Bill would ban sports betting ads during games and forbid bets on college athletes – Chicago Tribune
The federal government would ban in-game advertising and bets on college athletes under a sports betting regulation bill proposed by two northeastern legislators.
Today in Sports History: The Harlem Globetrotters’ 8,829-game winning streak is stopped – Chicago Tribune
1995 — The Harlem Globetrotters’ 24-year, 8,829-game winning streak is stopped. It ends in a 91-85 loss to a team led by basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who scores 34 points in a competitive, unscripted game in Vienna, Austria.
Today in Sports History: Breanna Stewart leads the Seattle Storm to their third WNBA title – Chicago Tribune
2018 — Breanna Stewart leads the Seattle Storm to their third WNBA title, scoring 30 points in a 98-82 victory over the Washington Mystics in Game 3 of the best-of-five series.
Today in Sports History: Milwaukee Brewers throw a combined no-hitter – Chicago Tribune
2021 — Milwaukee Brewers throw a combined no-hitter to beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0. It was the record ninth no-hitter of the season.
Tom Brady’s TV debut for Fox Sports features awkward laughs, a cringey fist-bump — and not a lot of personality – Chicago Tribune
Tom Brady’s commentary was knowledgeable, as expected, but also lacking in personality in his debut in the TV booth for Fox Sports.
Today in Sports History: Cleveland Rams play their first NFL game – Chicago Tribune
1937 — The Cleveland Rams play their first NFL game and lose 28-0 to the Detroit Lions.
Today in Sports History: Cal Ripken surpasses Lou Gehrig’s record – Chicago Tribune
In 1995, Cal Ripken played in his 2,131st consecutive major league game to surpass Lou Gehrig’s 56-year record. Ripken received a 22-minute standing ovation and later hit a homer in Baltimore’s 4-2 win over California.
Ports of Indiana unveils new $6 million dock; expects to bring more business
For the first time in 20 years, Ports of Indiana opened a new dock, which the organization’s CEO called a landmark event.
Today in Sports History: Mark McGwire reaches 60 home runs – Chicago Tribune
In 1998, Mark McGwire becomes the third player in baseball history to reach 60 home runs, as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0. He joins Babe Ruth and Roger Maris with 60 homers in a single season.
Today in Sports History: Kyle Busch becomes youngest driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race – Chicago Tribune
In 2005, 20-year-old Kyle Busch becomes youngest driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race when he out duels Greg Biffle in the Sony HD 500 at California Speedway.
Oak Lawn project to add parking for Palermo's
The Oak Lawn project is estimated to cost $700,000 and include new lighting, landscaping and ways to move traffic away from homes.
Today in Sports History: Cubs slugger Ernie Banks hits his MLB 400th career home run – Chicago Tribune
In 1965, Cubs slugger Ernie Banks hits his MLB 400th career home run (off Curt Simmons) in Chicago’s 5-3 win v St. Louis at Wrigley Field; Simmons also gave up Willie Mays’ 400th home run in 1963.
ESPN networks, ABC and Disney channels go dark on DirecTV on a busy night for sports – Chicago Tribune
Disney Entertainment channels went dark on DirecTV Sunday night after the sides were unable to reach a new carriage agreement.
Today in Sports History: Chicago Bears and the College All-Stars play – Chicago Tribune
In 1934, the Chicago Bears and the College All-Stars played to a 0-0 tie before 79,432 in the first game of this series.
Today in Sports History: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks the world record for goals scores – Chicago Tribune
In 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo breaks the world record for goals scores in men’s international soccer with his 110th and 111th goals for Portugal in a 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over the Republic of Ireland.
Today in Sports History: Aaron Rodgers signs record contract extension with the Green Bay Packers – Chicago Tribune
In 2018, Aaron Rodgers signs NFL record contract extension with the Green Bay Packers; 4 years worth $134M rising to a possible $180M with a record $103m in guarantees.
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Today in Sports History: Ohio State suspends football coach Urban Meyer – Chicago Tribune
In 2018, Ohio State suspends football coach Urban Meyer three games for mishandling repeated professional and behavioral problems of an assistant coach, with investigators finding Meyer protected his
Today in Sports History: Kyle Busch makes NASCAR history – Chicago Tribune
In 2010, Kyle Busch makes NASCAR history with an unprecedented sweep of three national races in one week, completing the trifecta with a victory in the Sprint Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Canadian freight trains could stop moving Thursday.
Businesses across a variety of industries are bracing for freight trains to stop moving Thursday at both major Canadian freight railroads if they can’t resolve a contract dispute with the union that represents engineers, conductors and dispatchers.