The NASCAR Cup Series begins the Chicago race weekend with practice and qualifying for the Grant Park 165. Follow here as the Cup Series sets the Chicago street lineup.

This year, the increasing intensity of the battle for the NASCAR playoffs takes center stage in Second City, as only four open spots for non-winners now remain on the playoff grid. One such spot was filled last week, when local hero Chase Elliott won in Atlanta to stamp his place in the playoffs and clear the way for his run at a second Cup title.

A former college football and NFL coach has died following a battle with cancer. He was 79 years old. Wayne “Buddy” Geis, a 30-year coaching veteran in the college football world and National Football League, died on Wednesday. He died following a battle with Leukemia. The Pennsylvania native ...