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Bears' Kevin Byard III was presented with the Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award on Tuesday, given by the Chicago chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America. He was a unanimous choice.
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5 things we learned from the Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams fueled by naysayers when told ‘I can’t win here’
The Chicago Bears’ agenda this week couldn’t be more clear: Beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday and clinch the NFC North Division.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Bears' Kevin Byard III was presented with the Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award on Tuesday, given by the Chicago chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America. He was a unanimous choice.
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The Chicago Bulls have rallied for their their fourth straight victory, 126-123 over the Atlanta Hawks. Josh Giddey had his seventh triple-double of the season.
Josh Giddey and Coby White help the Chicago Bulls rally from a late 10-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks
The Chicago Bulls have rallied for their their fourth straight victory, 126-123 over the Atlanta Hawks. Josh Giddey had his seventh triple-double of the season.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:03 AM
The Chicago Bulls have rallied for their their fourth straight victory, 126-123 over the Atlanta Hawks. Josh Giddey had his seventh triple-double of the season.
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with right-handed reliever Jacob Webb with a club option for 2027, pending a physical.
Chicago Cubs expected to sign right-handed reliever Jacob Webb to 1-year deal
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with right-handed reliever Jacob Webb with a club option for 2027, pending a physical.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with right-handed reliever Jacob Webb with a club option for 2027, pending a physical.
The Chicago Bears’ agenda this week couldn’t be more clear: Beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday and clinch the NFC North Division.
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5 things we learned from the Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams fueled by naysayers when told ‘I can’t win here’
The Chicago Bears’ agenda this week couldn’t be more clear: Beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday and clinch the NFC North Division.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Chicago Bears’ agenda this week couldn’t be more clear: Beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday and clinch the NFC North Division.
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The New York Jets have placed quarterback Justin Fields on season-ending injured reserve because of a knee injury.
New York Jets place QB Justin Fields on injured reserve, ending a disappointing season
The New York Jets have placed quarterback Justin Fields on season-ending injured reserve because of a knee injury.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The New York Jets have placed quarterback Justin Fields on season-ending injured reserve because of a knee injury.
The NWSL has created a rule to give clubs flexibility to sign star players to contracts over the salary cap. The players’ union says it opposes the rule.
NWSL creates ‘high-impact player’ rule allowing clubs to sign stars such as Trinity Rodman over the salary cap
The NWSL has created a rule to give clubs flexibility to sign star players to contracts over the salary cap. The players’ union says it opposes the rule.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The NWSL has created a rule to give clubs flexibility to sign star players to contracts over the salary cap. The players’ union says it opposes the rule.
The Cowboys face a difficult choice with a known and trusted coach.
Jerry Jones said defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus wouldn’t be fired before the Cowboys finish the season on the road against the Commanders and Giants.
Jerry Jones said defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus wouldn’t be fired before the Cowboys finish the season on the road against the Commanders and Giants.
Dallas Cowboys face a tough decision on Matt Eberflus after another subpar showing on defense
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had some cryptic words for defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus on his radio show last week and fell far short of endorsing him after a loss.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Cowboys face a difficult choice with a known and trusted coach.
Jerry Jones said defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus wouldn’t be fired before the Cowboys finish the season on the road against the Commanders and Giants.
Jerry Jones said defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus wouldn’t be fired before the Cowboys finish the season on the road against the Commanders and Giants.
Earlier in the season, Ben Johnson said he wanted the Bears to be playing their best football in December, and certainly Saturday's Packers game had the tone of a playoff game.
But Johnson admitted Monday that the Bears aren’t “necessarily playing at the level that we're capable of yet."
But Johnson admitted Monday that the Bears aren’t “necessarily playing at the level that we're capable of yet."
5 things we learned from the Chicago Bears on Monday: ‘All these games are playoff games’
“It should motivate you.” With playoff berth in hand, the Chicago Bears pivot to gaining home-field advantage.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Earlier in the season, Ben Johnson said he wanted the Bears to be playing their best football in December, and certainly Saturday's Packers game had the tone of a playoff game.
But Johnson admitted Monday that the Bears aren’t “necessarily playing at the level that we're capable of yet."
But Johnson admitted Monday that the Bears aren’t “necessarily playing at the level that we're capable of yet."
Bears coach Ben Johnson offered up some holiday hope regarding injured wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III.
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Injured WR Rome Odunze will ‘be able to help us this year,’ Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson says
Ben Johnson pledged that Rome Odunze will be back this year. Whether that means in 2025 or before the end of the season, it’s good news for the Chicago Bears.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Bears coach Ben Johnson offered up some holiday hope regarding injured wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III.
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Munetaka Murakami saw the White Sox as his "best fit."
How the Sox were able to secure a two-year, $34 million deal with the Japanese slugger.
How the Sox were able to secure a two-year, $34 million deal with the Japanese slugger.
How the Chicago White Sox secured Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami: ‘A significant moment’
Munetaka Murakami saw the Chicago White Sox as his “best fit.” Here’s how the Sox were able to secure the 2-year, $34 million deal with the Japanese slugger.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Munetaka Murakami saw the White Sox as his "best fit."
How the Sox were able to secure a two-year, $34 million deal with the Japanese slugger.
How the Sox were able to secure a two-year, $34 million deal with the Japanese slugger.
The largest previous margin of victory in the Braggin' Rights series, which has been played 45 times since 1980, was Illinois’ 82-50 blowout in 2005.
Keaton Wagler powers No. 20 Illinois past Missouri 91-48 for the biggest blowout in Braggin’ Rights rivalry
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler made a career-best five 3-pointers and scored 22 points to lead No. 20 Illinois to a 91-48 rout of Missouri on Monday night.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The largest previous margin of victory in the Braggin' Rights series, which has been played 45 times since 1980, was Illinois’ 82-50 blowout in 2005.
The president and CEO of the South Shore Convention and Visitor Authority said at the year's last meeting that he already has had phone calls about the Bears' potential move to northwest Indiana.
SSCVA hopes to lend a hand in potential Chicago Bears stadium deal in Indiana
If the Chicago Bears decide to build their new stadium in Northwest Indiana, the South Shore Convention and Visitor Authority will be ready to chip in however it’s needed.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The president and CEO of the South Shore Convention and Visitor Authority said at the year's last meeting that he already has had phone calls about the Bears' potential move to northwest Indiana.
The White Sox continued to stack up on left-handed pitching by signing Sean Newcomb to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.
He joins Anthony Kay and Chris Murphy as lefty additions to the staff this offseason.
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He joins Anthony Kay and Chris Murphy as lefty additions to the staff this offseason.
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Chicago White Sox sign left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb to a 1-year, $4.5 million deal
Sean Newcomb ranked fifth in the majors among left-handed relievers in ERA (2.19) last season and tied for seventh in innings pitched (70).
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December 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The White Sox continued to stack up on left-handed pitching by signing Sean Newcomb to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.
He joins Anthony Kay and Chris Murphy as lefty additions to the staff this offseason.
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He joins Anthony Kay and Chris Murphy as lefty additions to the staff this offseason.
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Notre Dame and USC reportedly were close to finalizing an agreement in which the Trojans would have hosted the Irish the weekend after Thanksgiving next season.
But USC officials didn’t think that date was ideal for College Football Playoff consideration.
But USC officials didn’t think that date was ideal for College Football Playoff consideration.
Notre Dame — with 96-game rivalry series vs. USC now on pause — announces home-and-home with BYU
Notre Dame and USC have played 96 times, but a series with BYU is now on tap for the Irish next season instead.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Notre Dame and USC reportedly were close to finalizing an agreement in which the Trojans would have hosted the Irish the weekend after Thanksgiving next season.
But USC officials didn’t think that date was ideal for College Football Playoff consideration.
But USC officials didn’t think that date was ideal for College Football Playoff consideration.
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Does Ben Johnson deserve NFL Coach of the Year? Can Caleb Williams set the franchise's single-season passing yards record?
That and more in this week's Bears pressing questions with @philthompsontrib.bsky.social.
That and more in this week's Bears pressing questions with @philthompsontrib.bsky.social.
Does Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson deserve NFL Coach of the Year? 5 pressing questions ahead of Week 17.
Does Ben Johnson deserve NFL Coach of the Year? Will Caleb Williams set a franchise passing record? Tribune reporters tackle this week’s pressing questions.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Does Ben Johnson deserve NFL Coach of the Year? Can Caleb Williams set the franchise's single-season passing yards record?
That and more in this week's Bears pressing questions with @philthompsontrib.bsky.social.
That and more in this week's Bears pressing questions with @philthompsontrib.bsky.social.
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Meet your Bears Pro Bowlers: C Drew Dalman, G Joe Thuney and S Kevin Byard.
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3 Chicago Bears — Kevin Byard III, Drew Dalman and Joe Thuney — are selected to NFC Pro Bowl roster
Joe Thuney earned his fourth straight Pro Bowl selection — and first in the NFC — while Kevin Byard III got his third and Drew Dalman his first.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Meet your Bears Pro Bowlers: C Drew Dalman, G Joe Thuney and S Kevin Byard.
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The White Sox agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb on a one-year, $4.5 million contract.
To make room for Newcomb on the 40-man roster, the Sox designated left-hander Ryan Rolison for assignment.
To make room for Newcomb on the 40-man roster, the Sox designated left-hander Ryan Rolison for assignment.
December 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The White Sox agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb on a one-year, $4.5 million contract.
To make room for Newcomb on the 40-man roster, the Sox designated left-hander Ryan Rolison for assignment.
To make room for Newcomb on the 40-man roster, the Sox designated left-hander Ryan Rolison for assignment.
The White Sox signed their most significant free agent since Yasmani Grandal.
Now they hope Japanese star Munetaka Murakami can have a better ending.
Now they hope Japanese star Munetaka Murakami can have a better ending.
Column: Munetaka Murakami is the low-risk gamble the Chicago White Sox had to make in Year 4 of the rebuild
The Chicago White Sox signed their most significant free agent since Yasmani Grandal. Now they hope Japanese star Munetaka Murakami can have a better ending.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The White Sox signed their most significant free agent since Yasmani Grandal.
Now they hope Japanese star Munetaka Murakami can have a better ending.
Now they hope Japanese star Munetaka Murakami can have a better ending.
Bears free safety Kevin Byard III, center Drew Dalman and left guard Joe Thuney earned Pro Bowl nods when the NFC and AFC rosters were announced today.
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3 Chicago Bears — Kevin Byard III, Drew Dalman and Joe Thuney — are selected to NFC Pro Bowl roster
Joe Thuney earned his fourth straight Pro Bowl selection — and first in the NFC — while Kevin Byard III got his third and Drew Dalman his first.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Bears free safety Kevin Byard III, center Drew Dalman and left guard Joe Thuney earned Pro Bowl nods when the NFC and AFC rosters were announced today.
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Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry had some strong words after an embarrassing weekend loss.
And the Bulls are headed for a stretch of home games while hoping Coby White can get back up to speed.
This week's Chicago basketball report from @colleenkane.bsky.social and @juliapoe.bsky.social.
And the Bulls are headed for a stretch of home games while hoping Coby White can get back up to speed.
This week's Chicago basketball report from @colleenkane.bsky.social and @juliapoe.bsky.social.
Chicago basketball report: WNBA players authorize a strike — and ‘Ain’t no Christmas’ for Notre Dame men
Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry had some strong words after an embarrassing loss over the weekend.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry had some strong words after an embarrassing weekend loss.
And the Bulls are headed for a stretch of home games while hoping Coby White can get back up to speed.
This week's Chicago basketball report from @colleenkane.bsky.social and @juliapoe.bsky.social.
And the Bulls are headed for a stretch of home games while hoping Coby White can get back up to speed.
This week's Chicago basketball report from @colleenkane.bsky.social and @juliapoe.bsky.social.
It was an eventful 2025 for Chicago’s professional and college sports teams, on the field and off.
Here’s what Tribune reporters saw — and what to watch for in 2026.
Here’s what Tribune reporters saw — and what to watch for in 2026.
Recapping an eventful 2025 for Chicago sports on — and off — the field
It was an eventful 2025 for Chicago’s professional and college sports teams, on the field and off. Here’s what we saw — and here’s what to watch for in 2026.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It was an eventful 2025 for Chicago’s professional and college sports teams, on the field and off.
Here’s what Tribune reporters saw — and what to watch for in 2026.
Here’s what Tribune reporters saw — and what to watch for in 2026.
Does Ben Johnson deserve NFL Coach of the Year?
Will Caleb Williams set a franchise passing record?
@seanhammond.bsky.social and @philthompsontrib.bsky.social tackle this week's pressing questions for the Bears.
Will Caleb Williams set a franchise passing record?
@seanhammond.bsky.social and @philthompsontrib.bsky.social tackle this week's pressing questions for the Bears.
Does Ben Johnson deserve NFL Coach of the Year? 5 pressing questions ahead of Week 17
Does Ben Johnson deserve NFL Coach of the Year? Will Caleb Williams set a franchise passing record? Tribune reporters tackle this week’s pressing questions.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Does Ben Johnson deserve NFL Coach of the Year?
Will Caleb Williams set a franchise passing record?
@seanhammond.bsky.social and @philthompsontrib.bsky.social tackle this week's pressing questions for the Bears.
Will Caleb Williams set a franchise passing record?
@seanhammond.bsky.social and @philthompsontrib.bsky.social tackle this week's pressing questions for the Bears.
The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games following an altercation with a fan during the team’s victory over Detroit.
Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf suspended 2 games following altercation with a fan in Detroit
The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games following an altercation with a fan during the team’s victory over Detroit.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:59 AM
The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games following an altercation with a fan during the team’s victory over Detroit.
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler made a career-best five 3-pointers and scored 22 points to lead No. 20 Illinois to a 91-48 rout of Missouri on Monday night.
Keaton Wagler powers No. 20 Illinois past Missouri 91-48 for the biggest blowout in Braggin’ Rights rivalry
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler made a career-best five 3-pointers and scored 22 points to lead No. 20 Illinois to a 91-48 rout of Missouri on Monday night.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler made a career-best five 3-pointers and scored 22 points to lead No. 20 Illinois to a 91-48 rout of Missouri on Monday night.
“That was a playoff atmosphere this past Saturday” at Soldier Field, Tremaine Edmunds said. “Guys are going to understand what it feels like. Guys are going to see the atmosphere, the emotion, everything that goes behind it.
“It should motivate you.”
“It should motivate you.”
5 things we learned from the Chicago Bears on Monday: ‘All these games are playoff games’
“It should motivate you.” With playoff berth in hand, the Chicago Bears pivot to gaining home-field advantage.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
“That was a playoff atmosphere this past Saturday” at Soldier Field, Tremaine Edmunds said. “Guys are going to understand what it feels like. Guys are going to see the atmosphere, the emotion, everything that goes behind it.
“It should motivate you.”
“It should motivate you.”