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Surprisingly, the Bears have not addressed their defensive line in this draft. Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton (56) could be a fit on Day 3.

NFL draft 2026 best available players for Chicago Bears: Gracen Halton, Bryce Boettcher

The position that seemingly everyone slotted to the Chicago Bears early in their mock drafts so far has been ignored. General manager Ryan Poles made three selections in...

Stanford tight end Sam Roush (86) blocks Washington State defensive lineman Nusi Malani (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Bears maintain focus on tight end by drafting Stanford’s Sam Roush in third round

The tight end position has increased in importance in the NFL over the past few years. Bears coach Ben Johnson has noticed.

Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami watches his solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Chicago, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Murakami’s 11th HR, Domínguez’s 6th save lead White Sox to 5-4 win over the Nationals

Munetaka Murakami hit his 11th homer of the season and reliever Seranthony Domínguez struck out two in the ninth inning as the White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Friday night.

LSU wide receiver Zavion Thomas (0) carries on a pass reception against Louisiana Tech defensive back Jhamal Shelby Jr. (7) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Bears feed need for speed by drafting LSU receiver Zavion Thomas in third round

The Chicago Bears added someone with a piece of sweetness in him in the third round of the NFL draft on Friday night. At least a small part.

Wheaton Warrenville South’s Jack Barbieri, left, and Wheaton North’s Jack Sanders run side-by-side early in the 3,200 meter run during the Red Grange boys track and field meet at Wheaton Warrenville South High School on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Wheaton. Sanders made a strong push down the stretch for the win.

Boys track and field: Turner, Clevenger shine for Wheaton Warrenville South at Grange invite

Zachary Turner took his performance to the next level at the Red Grange Invitational, helping lead Wheaton Warrenville South to a third-place finish with 61 points at the...

Boys track and field: Hersey pulls away from Schaumburg to win Wheeling invite

It was a perfect evening weather-wise when 11 teams lined up for the third annual Wheeling boys track and field invitational Friday night. Hersey pulled away from runner-...

Wheaton Warrenville South’s Josh Clevenger celebrates as he makes the winning jump in pole vault during the Red Grange boys track and field meet at Wheaton Warrenville South High School on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Wheaton.

High school scores for April 24

Baseball Benet 10, York 0 (5 Inn.) Burlington Central 12, Woodstock North 0 (5 Inn.) Conant 15, Hoffman Estates 4 Downers Grove North 2, Downers Grove South 1 Elgin ...