On May 8, 2025, history was made when Chicago native Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. But what’s caught the attention of baseball fans worldwide is his lifelong devotion to the Chicago White Sox. From his South Side roots to the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV’s love for the White Sox […]
On May 5, 2025, the Kansas City Royals transformed Kauffman Stadium into a place of remembrance, honoring fallen Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman. The 29-year-old hero, tragically stabbed while on duty on April 27, 2025, was celebrated as players wore custom shirts featuring his name and KCFD Station 42 during batting practice […]
On May 5, 2025, Gregg Popovich, the NBA’s winningest coach, marked a pivotal moment for the San Antonio Spurs with humor and heart. After 29 seasons as head coach, Popovich stepped down following a mild stroke in November 2024, transitioning to President of Basketball Operations. At a press conference introducing new head coach Mitch Johnson, […]
