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After blowing the Sun out in game 3, the Sky were routed in game 4 but look to continue to the WNBA Finals after game 5 which will be in Chicago so the Sky need us more than ever right now Chicago!

Bears release plans for Arlington Park stadium IF they decide to go through with the purchase which after reading the statement the Bears put out, seems like a pretty big IF.

And the Sox are only 3 games back of the division after a successful stint without manager Tony LaRussa. Can the White Sox actually continue this string of winning baseball into early October for a chance at post-season baseball?

So actually the White Sox are not back. Like at all. The Sox are falling apart during the most crucial time and with a schedule that should favor them but somehow they can't get over that hump. Jack has waved the white flag.

Jed Hoyer is bringing up more young talent for the Cubs and that's what's keeping those seats filled in Wrigley at the moment. Will the Cubs be big spenders next off-season and maybe bring in Ohtani?

The Sky lose game 1 of the semi-finals against the Connecticut Suns but they also lost game 1 against New York so Rick is pretty confident they'll come back to win the series. Plus Connecticut isn't a sports town.

Rick and Jack predict the Bears season record as they go game by game to determine if they'll make the playoffs or at most make it out of the depths of the power rankings.

The Kane rumors have returned and picturing 88 wearing a Blackhawks jersey next year are getting hazier and hazier.

After a rough game 1 in the WNBA playoffs the Chicago Sky dominate the last 2 games to move on to the semi-finals! Looks like New York couldn't get it done against the best city in the world and the only good Chicago team.

With only about 40 games left the White Sox can't seem to gain any momentum to get ahead of the standing in both the Central or Wildcard. Jack won't be too happy if a stellar season by Cease is ruined by an absence in the post-season.

Rick is looking at the positives during this terrible Cubs season: Contreras wasn't traded, Wrigley is still selling out pretty consistently, and Justin Steele is looking like a future ace of the staff. Gotta look at the positives...

Roquan Smith has ended his hold-in and reported to training camp without fines from the Bears front office. Looks like GM Ryan Poles won this stand-off with his star player.

DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'! It's still the regular season but every White Sox game is starting to feel like he post-season especially after beating the Astros twice in a row. Are the White Sox back to being the division champs?

Willson Contreras went from rolling his ankle in the Field of Dreams game to arguing with a fan in Washington as the Cubs keep winning series after series.

It's the Sky vs the Liberty in round one of the WNBA playoffs and Rick is looking at this as if it's do or die for the best city in the world against New York.

Bears win their first pre-season game against the Chiefs and while that's all well and good there is a lot of room for improvement for this new-look but injured offense they will roll out with Getsy at the helm.

Can Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus catch a break at all during the off-season? Roquan Smith has requested a trade, Teven Jenkins isn't 100%, wide receivers are getting injured and Justin Fields had a bad week of camp. Can't wait for week 1.

The Cubs and Sox had a very underwhelming trade deadline and made minimal moves but things are looking up for both teams. The Sox are only 2 games back of the Central and Heyward has played his last game as a Cubs. Not bad.

DeMar Derozan played and dominated in his second Drew League game with Patrick Williams making his debut as well.

The Chicago Sky are number 1 in this weeks WNBA power rankings and Candace Parker keeps making history.

Rick and Jack discuss all the moves the Cubs and White Sox made at the trade deadline as well as the move the Washington Nationals have made with Juan Soto. If you want more trade deadline talk go and listen to Three Up, Three Down!

Teven Jenkins has made it pretty clear that he and the coaching staff are not getting along especially after being moved to second team reps. There have also been calls made to the Bears about a possible trade for Jenkins.

We announce the winner of the Cubs bleacher tickets giveaway! Congrats to @its_pleena (IG) for winning the tickets!

Mayor Lori Lightfoot presented a concept of Soldier Field renovations in an effort to keep the Bears in Chicago and Rick is liking what he sees but Jack thinks it's all a cash grab and the people getting fucked are the residents of Chicago.

Willson Contreras had an emotional home game as the Wrigley faithful gave him a standing ovation in what could very well be his last game in a Chicago Cubs uniform.

Jack has the White Sox buying at the deadline and Rick has presented the trade of Cease and Tim Anderson for David Robertson, Ian Happ and Jason Heyward. Jack has refused the offer.

Bad news from the captain of the Hawks as Jonathan Toews does not want to wait 5 years for the rebuild to come to fruition and just like Rick with Contreras, Jack s about to realize true heartbreak.

Are the Cubs even worth watching anymore? Rick and Eric are off the Cubs and enjoying their summer instead. Jack seems to think the White Sox are back and with the way the Twins are playing he may be right.

Looks like Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are staying Hawks until at least mid-season when the trade deadline nears but either way it's gonna be a new-look Hawks team with the subtraction of Edzo from the booth.

With the Bulls signing Zach LaVine to the max contract what does that mean for the team in 5 years? Playoffs, NBA Finals, or even worse: nothing.

Eric has the Bears winning 10 games this year but Rick and Jack aren't buying it so does it mean they still have a winning season or a losing one?

The Hawks make some exciting(?) moves on draft day but Jack is definitely not a fan of what's going on as the reality of no Kane and Toews gets nearer and nearer everyday.

Zach LaVine signs the max deal he can with the Bulls and it seems to be the right move for both sides but Rick thinks he needs to take a huge leap next season to justify the move.

The boys play a game of who's more disappointed in their baseball teams. Sure the Sox had high hopes for the season but the Cubs just suck out loud and almost proud.

Hitting The Green returns with the 150th Opening Championship beginning Thursday at St. Andrews and Jack makes his pick for the winner.

Rick and Jack express their frustrations with the Cubs and Sox especially after the expectations from both teams have been very bad. (:)

Candace Parker makes history and Vandersloot hits a clutch 3 pointer as the Sky have been unstoppable to get to the top of the eastern conference and don't look to be stopping any time soon. (:)

The Hawks have moved forward from Derek King and hire Luke Richardson as the new head coach for next season. Also, have we seen the last of Toews and Kane? (:)

And even if you're not really that into golf, it's tough to not hear what's been going on with the LIV and PGA golf tours as of recently. Saudi money can get you paid but it'll get you banned at the PGA. (:)