Brian Sandalow

A different Manchester United set to play Wednesday at Soldier Field The world-famous club is coming off a 15th-place finish in the Premier League and is not expected to contend for a league championship this season.

Manchester United is playing here tomorrow night, but this isn’t exactly the same team that once dominated England.

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Chicago Fire plan $650M soccer-only stadium in South Loop's long dormant 'The 78' tract Morningstar founder Joe Mansueto chose to build his own stadium at The 78 in part because it's the political path of least resistance, though it will require tens of millions in subsidies for utilitie...

Not to sound like Dave Wannstedt, but if this happens all the pieces are in place. #cf97

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In all my years of bargain-hunting, I’ve never come across hockey socks. This is absolutely a first.

Big takeaway from Sky practice: Kia Nurse likes puns ("the Sky is the limit") and dropped "hockey assist" into an answer about fluid offense.

By firing Lorne Donaldson, Stars move further from stability Donaldson was supposed to bring a steady hand to a franchise in flux while restoring a more positive and collaborative vibe.

Stability remains elusive for the Stars after firing coach Lorne Donaldson.

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#bulls

Bulls hold off Trail Blazers 118-113 to improve play-in positioning Josh Giddey recorded his sixth triple-double, Nikola Vucevic and Coby White each had 31 points and the Bulls pulled even with the Heat for ninth in the East.

The Bulls made it interesting but their 118-113 win over Portland helped their play-in positioning.

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Bulls forced to wait longer for Lonzo Ball's return Ball missed his 17th straight game Friday due to a right wrist issue.

No Lonzo Ball for the 17th straight game. #Bulls

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Lonzo Ball is OUT tonight for the Bulls. There was optimism he could play.

It's very early, but the White Sox' pitching is one of the best stories in baseball.

This A's stadium is what you'd get if American sports had pro/rel. Big-league games in minor-league parks. #Cubs

Not surprised nobody followed their lead after that team went 51-101-2.

The only bunting I like.

I already followed you!

Manchester United among four English clubs coming to Chicago for summer tournament The Red Devils will face AFC Bournemouth during a July 30 doubleheader at Soldier Field as part of the Premier League's Summer Series 2025.

Manchester United is coming back to Chicago, and they're bringing a few friends with them.

#cf97

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Spencer Knight made quite a first impression Monday night. #Blackhawks

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41 saves for Knight and the Blackhawks win 5-1.

Ryan Donato with an empty-netter and it's 5-1 Blackhawks. Spencer Knight first tried for a goal of his own.

The Blackhawks benefit from a Kings own-goal and lead 3-1.

(Yes, I know that's not a thing in the NHL. That should be Del Mastro's goal.)

No SOG for the Kings 5:18 into the second. #Blackhawks

Mikheyev. 2-1 Blackhawks early in the second.

Blackhawks and Kings tied at 1 only because of Spencer Knight. LA outshoots the Hawks 18-7 through 20 minutes.

Kopitar ties it. It's 2025 and Anze Kopitar is still playing this well. #Blackhawks

Alec Martinez gives the Blackhawks a 1-0 lead against the run of play.

Spencer, welcome to the Blackhawks. Kings with the first 8 SOG.

Spencer Knight leads out the Blackhawks, and Darcy Kuemper does the same for the Kings.

New Panthers defenseman Seth Jones eager to move on after "tough three, four years" with Blackhawks Jones, who requested a trade, was dealt Saturday to Florida

Blackhawks notes on Seth Jones, Connor Bedard and more.

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Let’s see if I remember how to do this. #blackhawks

That was by far the best 4 Nations ever.