Challenging days are ahead for the Cubs and White Sox as they approach the last few weeks before the All-Star break.

The Chicago White Sox are trying to contend and bring up prospects at the same time, a daunting task for any team, let alone one that lost 102 games last year.

The Chicago Blackhawks expect to have a busy offseason, starting with next week’s NHL draft, and GM Kyle Davidson has said all scenarios are on the table.

The United States is back in action Friday at the World Cup against Australia, exactly one week after a stellar performance in its opener that sent expectations for the squad soaring.

The Protect College Sports Act took a step forward Thursday with a Senate committee approval. Plenty of potential pitfalls remain, including opposition from the Big Ten and SEC.

Jalen Brunson raised the NBA championship trophy to the crowd, inviting fans to reach out and touch it, as the New York Knicks were honored in the city’s classic style.

Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major-league teams and raising the age for international amateurs in negotiations Thursday for a new CBA.