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Readers crown 1996-98 Bulls Chicago's best sports team ever
This is a Bears town, but Michael Jordan and the '90s Bulls captured the world's attention.
- In a bit of an upset, readers have chosen the 1996-98 Chicago Bulls as the best Chicago sports team of all time.
Best Chicago sports team tournament: The championship
Are we ready for the final matchup in our journey to choose the best Chicago sports team of all time?
The big picture: These two juggernauts were tested but survived for this ultimate Chicago competition.
Chicago's cricket players go national
Calvin Savage (left) will play for Texas' Major League Cricket team. Photo: Courtesy of Major League Cricket
Cricket has been popular among Chicago's immigrant communities for generations, but our local talent will finally play on the national stage this summer, writes Axios' Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi.
Driving the news: Calvin Savage and Saad Ali from the Chicago area were drafted by the Texas Super Kings and DC Freedom over the weekend to compete in the new Major League Cricket.
Best Chicago sports team tournament: Final 4
Members of the Stanley Cup-winning Chicago Blackhawks, Patrick Kane, Brent Seabrook, Duncan Keith and Jonathan Toews, sit in with "The Tonight Show" band in 2010. Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images
We are down to the final four champions in our quest to name the best Chicago sports team of all time.
Most lopsided win: The '85 Bears continued their march toward the finals by blitzing the '63 Bears with 92% of the vote.
Best Chicago sports teams tournament: Elite 8
Chicago White Sox fans cheer during the victory parade on Oct. 28, 2005. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images
Editor's note: The tournament has advanced since this story was published. See the latest round.
The first round of our tournament to crown the best Chicago sports team is complete.
No surprise: All the champs moved on.
Vote for Chicago's best sports team in history
The final out of the 2016 World Series. Photo: Al Tielemans/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images
Editor's note: The tournament has advanced since this story was published. See the latest round.
In honor of March Madness, this month's tournament involves sports. But not just any sports, the best Chicago sports teams of all time!
- You may think that's easy, especially with the 1985 Bears in the mix, but Chicago has other noteworthy championships — including the 1996 Bulls, the 2005 White Sox, the 2010 Blackhawks and, of course, the 2016 Cubs.
What the Illini should expect ahead of Arkansas March Madness matchup
Coleman Hawkins reacts after making a basket during the Big Ten tournament. Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images
Today, both the Northwestern and Illini men's basketball teams play in the Midwest region of the NCAA tournament.
Why it matters: It's always nice to have a rooting interest in March Madness.
Chicago Bears' offseason starts with a bang
Head coach Matt Eberflus and Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles. Photo: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Today, NFL teams are allowed to start negotiating with players before the free agency period officially starts on Wednesday.
Why it matters: This offseason is off to a fast start, thanks to a blockbuster trade Friday night.
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