Chicago Sports

Bears fans’ patience rewarded: They’ve got a franchise QB and the No. 1 pick

As the Bears' season concluded, there's a line from Phonte's 2018 masterpiece album, "No News Is Good News," that I've…

3 years ago

Ryan Poles ready to play ‘Let’s make a deal’ with Bears’ No. 1 pick

Bears general manager Ryan Poles seemed chagrined, maybe even a little embarrassed, to have the No. 1 overall pick in…

3 years ago

High school basketball: Tuesday’s scores

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 BIG NORTHERN North Boone at Dixon, 7:00 Oregon at Winnebago, 7:00 CATHOLIC LEAGUE - CROSSOVER De…

3 years ago

NBC Sports Chicago’s digital staff suffers two more layoffs

NBCSportsChicago.com Bulls writer Rob Schaefer and Cubs writer Tim Stebbins were let go by parent NBC Chicago on Tuesday, further…

3 years ago

Bears GM Ryan Poles can downplay it, but this offseason is his big moment

This probably will be the most important offseason of Ryan Poles' run as Bears general manager. After the team plunged…

3 years ago

Cubs’ David Ross gearing up after offseason of fun, family and free agents

The nerves kicked in for David Ross heading into this week as he flew home to Tallahassee, Fla., after a…

3 years ago

African lion Zari gives birth to 3 cubs at Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo's lion pride just got a little bigger. Four-and-a-half-year-old African lion Zari gave birth to three cubs on…

3 years ago

Head of City Council’s public safety committee renews call to fire Chicago cop with ties to far-right Proud Boys

Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) says he wants to keep the heat on Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Supt. David Brown…

3 years ago

Bears podcast: On Ryan Poles, Justin Fields and the No. 1 pick

Patrick Finley and Mark Potash break down GM Ryan Poles' end-of-season comments about Justin Fields as his starter, what he'll…

3 years ago

Petr Mrazek’s friendship with Petr Cech leads to surreal Blackhawks sports crossover

Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek grew up idolizing former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech. He proudly wore Cech's blue-and-white jersey all around…

3 years ago