It would make a lot of things add up, even if we shouldn’t let Dabo be the one doing the adding.
Off the Lake: Derrick Rose Persevered
Rose grew from the concrete, then grew back again. Also: The White Sox now fight history, two possible Cubs issues, and the Bears see what a good organization looks like.
Off the Lake: Did Craig Counsell Take a Shot at Jed Hoyer?
Plus: The offensive line problems everyone should’ve seen coming, the Jerry Reinsdorf hit piece, and Nick Foligno’s captaincy.
Off the Lake: The Cubs Failed Anthony Rizzo
The trade was the right decision, but it didn’t have to come to that. Also: Caleb Williams’s debut and how close the White Sox are to history.
Off the Lake: Why the Cubs’ Playoff Probability Is so Low
Despite closing the gap to three games, the Cubs are still a 1-in-14 longshot to reach October. Also: The White Sox chase history, Angel Reese makes history, and the Bears roster is pretty much set.
Off the Lake: Is Miguel Amaya Good Now?
Miguel Amaya has been hitting better than 90% of major leaguers. How real is that?
Off the Lake: Isaac Paredes Isn’t Playing Very Well
The big deadline acquisition has had a rough start in Chicago. Also: The Bears are preseason champions, and tonight is Elvis Night on the South Side.
Vroom Vroom: African Dictators Deserve Grands Prix Too
Why should authoritarian regimes in China and the Middle East have all the fun? (Also: Larson vs. Verstappen, Penske vs. Palou.)
Off the Lake: Héctor Neris Didn’t Work Out
That happens with relievers. Also: Soldier Field’s grass, Garrett Crochet’s upside, and Angel Reese is back to setting records.
Stu’s Notes: Did Christian Yelich Quit on His Team?
We aren’t talking about his back. Also: The Clippers opened their new arena and the European NIT rages on.
Off the Lake: The Cubs’ Schedule Is Easy, But Not Easy Enough
How much the easiest remaining MLB schedule is worth. Also: Kenneth Lofton Jr. is a bull.
Joe’s Notes: The Bright Side for J.J. McCarthy
The nice thing about knee surgery. Also: Betts and Rodríguez return, belated Steph Curry praise, and the latest NCAA lawsuits.
Off the Lake: Mallory Swanson’s Husband Is Heating Up
Plus a White Sox managerial candidate and whether Haason Reddick makes sense for the Bears.
Off the Lake: A Cubs/White Sox All-Star Team Wouldn’t Win 90 Games
It would also feature very few White Sox. Thoughts on the weekend series, Caleb Williams’s preseason debut, and Lonzo Ball playing 5-on-5.
Stu’s Notes: What if Team USA Had Caitlin Clark?
What could have been.
Stu’s Notes: The Latest Football Helmet Innovation Is a Game-Changer
Concussions? Oh, we’ve got concussions alright. Also: Austin Riley respects NASCAR, Steve Kerr respects Serbia, and we’re worried about Dan Campbell.
Joe’s Notes: Why Jerry Reinsdorf and Politicians Don’t Behave Strategically
Winning doesn’t have to matter if losers still get to play the game. Also: Howard basketball, the Aiyuk trade rumors, and some Yankees weather.
Stu’s Notes: Sports Are the Point of Sports
Why people are weirdos for getting mad at Leigh Diffey, and plenty more from your local NIT blogger.