The Newest Resource For The White Sox? Sport Psychology
A baseball season is 162 games stretch over six months, and if you're good can go even longer. And it's become clear that the mental demands can be as great as the physical.
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A baseball season is 162 games stretch over six months, and if you're good can go even longer. And it's become clear that the mental demands can be as great as the physical.
Patrick Kane has 122 goals in his short NHL career, and perhaps none of those goals represents his unique type of offensive ability like the game-winning goal in game six of the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals.
Late Tuesday night, White Sox slugger Adam Dunn had to undergo an emergency appendectomy. While that may seem like a very serious condition for Dunn, he'll likely only miss five games.
The Chicago Bears desperately need help along the offensive line if they want to pickup where they left off last season. But don't be surprised if the team goes after more than one player to bolster that group.
Gordon Beckham's time in the major leagues has been a roller coaster, But there's reason to believe that this year, and the rest of his career, will be all positive.
Paul Konerko, Adam Dunn and Alex Rios are going to be big parts of the Chicago White Sox's success this season. But equally important might be the play of Carlos Quentin and Gordon Beckham.
Baseball fans from around the world make the trip to Wrigley Field to take in the tradition and history that it represents. But players and managers, like Ozzie Guillen, don't always feel the same way.
As an 11-seed the Virginia Commonwealth Rams were never supposed to get all the way to the Final Four, let alone get out of the first round. So realistically they don't have a chance of beating the Butler Bulldogs, right?
The Chicago White Sox have high expectations coming in to the 2011 season, that's what happens when the front office has an aggressive offseason.
Coming into the season, goaltending wasn't supposed to be a concern for the Chicago Blackhawks, and it hasn't been. However, it wasn't supposed to be Marty Turco, not Corey Crawford, in net for the Blackhawks.
Adam Dunn has said he has difficulty getting loose while playing DH, there are some who see this as an excuse, and some who understand what he's going through. Former South Sider Ron Kittle knows what he's going through.
Danny Mac and Spiegs go on the record for their 2011 Cubs vs White Sox bets, check them out here.
Heading into Tuesday night's game, the Chicago Blackhawks sit in eighth place in the Western Conference, three points ahead of the Calgary Flames. And there might not be much reason to worry about their seed, as long as they get in.
As impressive as Derrick Rose's stats have been this season, his killer instinct and his ability to take games under his control are what has solidified him as the MVP front runner.
When the Chicago White Sox break their spring training camp they'll do so with only 11, opposed to their usual 12 pitchers. But when Jake Peavy returns, that number might have to go back to what it normally is.
The Chicago White Sox are expected to be compete for the AL Central title and make a run into the playoffs, their North Side counter parts, on the other hand, have more modest expectations.
The NFL owners voted to change several rules before the start of net season, and that has taken the headlines away from the labor negotiations, at least for a little while. But the proposed 18-game schedule is still the biggest issue.
College basketball has changed quite a bit over the last 20 years. With more players than ever jumping to the NBA after one season in college, it's clear that great talent will get you farther than great experience.
If the regular season were to end today, the Chicago Blackhawks would face the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round of the playoffs without home ice advantage.
The Chicago Bulls currently have a half-game lead over the Boston Celtics for the top-seed in the Eastern Conference.
Role players are as important to any championship contender as the starters are, and for the Chicago Bulls, there is little drop off when the bench players enter the game.
The NFL owners called to vote today on some newly proposed rules to be implemented in the NFL this next season.
Demetri McCamey's Illinois career came to an end with a 73-59 loss to top seeded Kansas on Sunday. Over his four years at Illinois, McCamey put up big numbers and at times looked like an elite player.
When the Chicago White Sox traded for former Cy Young winner Jake Peavy, it was seen as a no brainer that would give the organization one of the most dominant pitchers in the league.
The expectations for the Chicago White Sox are high this season. The organization has already declared that they're "All In," in their pursuit of a championship.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The market will close its doors on the night before Christmas.
The Ramblers have lost two of their last three after and eight-game win streak to open the season.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The truck fell off an overpass on the interstate, fell onto the train tracks below, and rolled over.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
The legendary Vasari Corridor was built in 1565 for Medici rulers.
Investigators said the suspect walked up to the woman, lit her on fire on an F Train near the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station in Brooklyn, and stayed on the scene while watching the woman burn from the platform. A person of interest is now in custody.
The truck was carrying chicken broth and disinfectant wipes when it crashed in Plainfield.
No citations were issued in the crash. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The market will close its doors on the night before Christmas.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The Ramblers have lost two of their last three after and eight-game win streak to open the season.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
