Chicago passed on the World Cup but has other sports plans
CHICAGO — The United States’ third-largest city felt confident passing on this year’s World Cup in part because the city’s sports loyalty was well-scripted. The Cubs and White Sox divided baseball fans.
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CHICAGO — The United States’ third-largest city felt confident passing on this year’s World Cup in part because the city’s sports loyalty was well-scripted. The Cubs and White Sox divided baseball fans. And the Bulls still carry the glow of the Jordan dynasty. But a whole new generation of sports teams is betting Chicago’s appetite for sports is bigger than its traditional loyalties — and that fans are ready for something different.
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- CHICAGO — The United States’ third-largest city felt confident passing on this year’s World Cup in part because the city’s sports loyalty was well-scripted. The Cubs and White Sox divided baseball fans.
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