Cubs to take 3 of 4 on Ian Happ’s walk-off hit — and White Sox manager ejected in Sox sweep
Sports Monday, June 16, 2025 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. J.J. Spaun endured the toughest test in golf on the toughest course in America in the worst kind of conditions. And then he turned this miserable, wet Sunday at Oakmont into a finish as memorable as any in the U.S. Open. The champion not many expected delivered two shots no one will forget. First came his drive on the 314-yard 17th hole onto the green for a two-putt birdie that gave him the lead. Then, needing two putts from 65 feet on the 18th to win, he finished his storybook Open by holing the longest putt all week at Oakmont for a birdie and a 2-over 72. For all the mess Oakmont became in a series of downpours, for all the bad breaks and bad lies and bad shots that cost so
many contenders, Spaun overcame a start that would have ended hopes of more seasoned players and weathered the pressure to claim his greatest prize. “I never thought I would be here holding this trophy,” said Spaun, who finished last year at No. 119 in the world and moved up to No. 8 with his U.S. Open victory. Stay connected with us all day: Sign up for our newsletters to get the latest news in your inbox. And you can follow us on social media: X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Not a Tribune subscriber? Here's our latest offer. | | | | Those fans thirsting for the Chicago Cubs team that slugged its way to wins earlier in the season have had to settle for low-scoring nail-biters lately. | | | | | Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable took exception to some ball-strike calls from plate umpire Marvin Hudson and got ejected three batters into the bottom of the first inning. | | | | | Ten of thousands of Chicagoans gathered together in various locations Saturday to do what we arguably do best — party, protest and pray. | | | | | The Chicago Fire have announced plans for a new soccer-specific stadium, while the Stars are in planning mode for a move from Bridgeview. | | | | | Pope Leo XIV shared a message of unity and hope to the thousands of faithful at a celebration of his election Saturday afternoon at Rate Field in Bridgeport. | | | | | The Archdiocese of Chicago celebrated the historic election of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV on June 14 at Rate Field, home of the White Sox. | | | | | They wear black and white, but still stand out in a sea of Chicago White Sox fans. | | | | | Sky coach Tyler Marsh wants to bring a winning culture back to Chicago. He hired his dad on his staff — and the two have made an early impact. | | | |
