The Cubs' quest to end their 107-year World Series drought was deemed the last great American sports story earlier this year by Sports Illustrated. But now that they finally won it, what could be the next compelling sports tale to capture the nation's (and Chicago's) imagination?
First female athlete on major U.S. pro team
The last few years have seen major breakthroughs for women in sports: Sarah Thomas as the first NFL female referee, Becky Hammon as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs, Nancy Lieberman as a Sacramento Kings assistant and Jen Welter as an Arizona Cardinals assistant intern.