American Association

Professional sports will officially return to the Chicago area on July 7, as the Chicago Dogs will open their home schedule at Impact Field in suburban Rosemont. The team made the announcement Wednesday after Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration announced that sporting events can take place in the state, with up to 20 percent of stadium or arena capacity filled….

Major League Baseball and the affiliated minor leagues are shut down but an independent circuit is set to open on July 3 with some fans in the seats