Chicago's Sports Shakeup in 2024: A Fan's Perspective

2024 was a tough year for Chicago sports fans. The White Sox faced a record 121 losses, and fans even cheered for a win just to avoid setting that record. Bears fans were fed up, forcing the team to fire their coach mid-season. Bulls and Blackhawks fans weren't happy about the new sports network not being on their cable providers. Cubs fans were frustrated with another season without the playoffs. It seemed like everyone was just waiting for the winter to hide under the covers. But not everything was bad; some legendary players were honored, and even some fun moments happened. The biggest cheer of the year was "Sell the team! " Both White Sox and Bears fans wanted their owners out. The White Sox had a thrilling game where they avoided loss number 121. Both teams had big coaching searches, with the Bears even making a rookie mistake with timeouts. Comcast and team owners were criticized for their decisions. The Bulls and Sox traded popular players. The Cubs had a wild start to the season with fireworks. Some old faces returned to Chicago, and fans welcomed them back. The city even had its own injury team. Despite all the losses, there were some bright spots. Famous players were inducted into halls of fame. Lionel Messi drew big crowds, even though he didn't play. Tony La Russa continued to hang around the Sox. And Jon Lester's quote about being an Uber driver for his kids resonated with many parents.