Film critic Nina Metz and sports writer Shakeia Taylor look back at “Slap Shot,” “A League of Their Own,” “White Men Can’t Jump” and “Bend it Like Beckham.”

Chicago State got the attention of the college basketball world with an upset of then-No. 25 Northwestern. The Cougars can make it five straight wins — and topple another ranked Big Ten team — on Friday at No. 24 Wisconsin.

Cualquier aficionado que haya asistido a un partido de los Chicago Bears en el Soldier Field ha oído (o sentido) la música que suena en el Soldier Field y sus alrededores

For many people, music is critical to setting the mood — or getting them out of one. Here's the music that motivates Chicago athletes.

Nigerian-born, Chicago-area-raised rapper tobi lou played professional independent baseball before a hamstring injury ended his career. After his release, lou turned to music and has found a successful following on social media.

Anyone who has been to a Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field has heard (or felt) the music playing both in and around the stadium. The DJs share their methods for hyping up the players and the crowd.

Chicago Bears players will wear cleats Sunday representing causes near and dear to their heart. And Bears employees will wear customized shoes, too, designed in partnership with Sneakerhead University.

David Braun was introduced as the 30th head football coach in Northwestern history Thursday. “We don’t always get it right, but we certainly got it right this time,” athletic director Derrick Gragg said.

The weather is cooling off and trade rumors are heating up in Chicago. Will Zach LaVine remain a Bull for much longer?