Brian Sandalow
@briansandalow.bsky.social
Bylines in the Chicago Sun-Times sports section and maybe elsewhere. Never had the makings of a varsity athlete.
Manchester United is playing here tomorrow night, but this isn’t exactly the same team that once dominated England.
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A different Manchester United set to play Wednesday at Soldier Field
The world-famous club is coming off a 15th-place finish in the Premier League and is not expected to contend for a league championship this season.
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July 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Manchester United is playing here tomorrow night, but this isn’t exactly the same team that once dominated England.
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Not to sound like Dave Wannstedt, but if this happens all the pieces are in place. #cf97
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Chicago Fire plan $650M soccer-only stadium in South Loop's long dormant 'The 78' tract
Morningstar founder Joe Mansueto chose to build his own stadium at The 78 in part because it's the political path of least resistance, though it will require tens of millions in subsidies for utilitie...
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June 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Not to sound like Dave Wannstedt, but if this happens all the pieces are in place. #cf97
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In all my years of bargain-hunting, I’ve never come across hockey socks. This is absolutely a first.
May 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
In all my years of bargain-hunting, I’ve never come across hockey socks. This is absolutely a first.
Big takeaway from Sky practice: Kia Nurse likes puns ("the Sky is the limit") and dropped "hockey assist" into an answer about fluid offense.
May 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Big takeaway from Sky practice: Kia Nurse likes puns ("the Sky is the limit") and dropped "hockey assist" into an answer about fluid offense.
Stability remains elusive for the Stars after firing coach Lorne Donaldson.
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By firing Lorne Donaldson, Stars move further from stability
Donaldson was supposed to bring a steady hand to a franchise in flux while restoring a more positive and collaborative vibe.
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May 2, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Stability remains elusive for the Stars after firing coach Lorne Donaldson.
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The Bulls made it interesting but their 118-113 win over Portland helped their play-in positioning.
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Bulls hold off Trail Blazers 118-113 to improve play-in positioning
Josh Giddey recorded his sixth triple-double, Nikola Vucevic and Coby White each had 31 points and the Bulls pulled even with the Heat for ninth in the East.
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April 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The Bulls made it interesting but their 118-113 win over Portland helped their play-in positioning.
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Lonzo Ball is OUT tonight for the Bulls. There was optimism he could play.
April 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Lonzo Ball is OUT tonight for the Bulls. There was optimism he could play.
It's very early, but the White Sox' pitching is one of the best stories in baseball.
April 2, 2025 at 12:45 AM
It's very early, but the White Sox' pitching is one of the best stories in baseball.
Not surprised nobody followed their lead after that team went 51-101-2.
April 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Not surprised nobody followed their lead after that team went 51-101-2.
The only bunting I like.
March 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The only bunting I like.
Manchester United is coming back to Chicago, and they're bringing a few friends with them.
#cf97
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#cf97
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Manchester United among four English clubs coming to Chicago for summer tournament
The Red Devils will face AFC Bournemouth during a July 30 doubleheader at Soldier Field as part of the Premier League's Summer Series 2025.
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March 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Manchester United is coming back to Chicago, and they're bringing a few friends with them.
#cf97
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#cf97
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Spencer Knight made quite a first impression Monday night. #Blackhawks
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March 4, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Spencer Knight made quite a first impression Monday night. #Blackhawks
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41 saves for Knight and the Blackhawks win 5-1.
March 4, 2025 at 4:02 AM
41 saves for Knight and the Blackhawks win 5-1.
Ryan Donato with an empty-netter and it's 5-1 Blackhawks. Spencer Knight first tried for a goal of his own.
March 4, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Ryan Donato with an empty-netter and it's 5-1 Blackhawks. Spencer Knight first tried for a goal of his own.
The Blackhawks benefit from a Kings own-goal and lead 3-1.
(Yes, I know that's not a thing in the NHL. That should be Del Mastro's goal.)
(Yes, I know that's not a thing in the NHL. That should be Del Mastro's goal.)
March 4, 2025 at 2:58 AM
The Blackhawks benefit from a Kings own-goal and lead 3-1.
(Yes, I know that's not a thing in the NHL. That should be Del Mastro's goal.)
(Yes, I know that's not a thing in the NHL. That should be Del Mastro's goal.)
No SOG for the Kings 5:18 into the second. #Blackhawks
March 4, 2025 at 2:41 AM
No SOG for the Kings 5:18 into the second. #Blackhawks
Mikheyev. 2-1 Blackhawks early in the second.
March 4, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Mikheyev. 2-1 Blackhawks early in the second.
Blackhawks and Kings tied at 1 only because of Spencer Knight. LA outshoots the Hawks 18-7 through 20 minutes.
March 4, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Blackhawks and Kings tied at 1 only because of Spencer Knight. LA outshoots the Hawks 18-7 through 20 minutes.
Kopitar ties it. It's 2025 and Anze Kopitar is still playing this well. #Blackhawks
March 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Kopitar ties it. It's 2025 and Anze Kopitar is still playing this well. #Blackhawks
Alec Martinez gives the Blackhawks a 1-0 lead against the run of play.
March 4, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Alec Martinez gives the Blackhawks a 1-0 lead against the run of play.
Spencer, welcome to the Blackhawks. Kings with the first 8 SOG.
March 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Spencer, welcome to the Blackhawks. Kings with the first 8 SOG.