Pro Sports
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The Cubs traded for an impact starter. Now they need to splurge on a top free-agent bat
Jan 08, 2026 11:32 am - After trading No. 1 prospect Owen Caissie to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in a three-player package for right-hander Edward Cabrera, the Cubs should splurge in free agency.
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In dealing for Edward Cabrera, Cubs again choose a trade over free-agent spending
Jan 08, 2026 11:10 am - As evidenced by Wednesday’s move, rather than spend exorbitant amounts of money on the best free agents, the Cubs are willing to mortgage their farm system in offseason trades.
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Silvy: History tell us Bears need to take care of Packers early to avoid disappointing end to season
Jan 08, 2026 10:00 am - This rivalry has been scary for Chicagoans for years. It’s been a bloodbath, and even in seasons the Bears fight back, it’s never enough to knock out Green Bay.
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Detroit showed where the Bears have issues. Can they fix them against Packers?Jan 07, 2026 8:59 pm - Detroit showed where the Bears have issues in Sunday’s regular-season finale. Film Study evaluates the causes for concern.
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Cubs land Edward Cabrera in trade with Marlins, but can they fix his fastballs?
Jan 07, 2026 6:45 pm - Edward Cabrera has the arsenal to be a No. 2 starter, at least, but he doesn’t have a great history of health — his 137⅔ innings in 2025 was a career high at any level — and both his four- and two-seamers get hit hard.
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Odunze says he plans to play against Packers; Gordon limited at practice
Jan 07, 2026 4:46 pm - Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze and slot cornerback Kyler Gordon practiced Wednesday as the team returned to the field ahead of Saturday’s wild-card matchup again...
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Are Bears just going with ‘hot hand’ in playing Wright, Johnson over Stevenson?
Jan 07, 2026 4:39 pm - The Bears enter the playoffs on a sour note after a memorable regular season. Their offense responded from a great showing against San Francisco in Week 17 by coming out flat against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Meanwhile, the defense had trouble getting off the field in both games.
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Can Bears get off to a fast start vs. Packers? They can’t afford to play catch-up
Jan 07, 2026 11:54 am - Going back through the Bears’ previous two games against the Packers, there are some warning signs for what’s to come Saturday night. Though the teams split, the Bears put themselves in an early hole each game, scoring three and zero points in the first halves.
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Cubs to acquire Edward Cabrera from Marlins in trade; Owen Caissie to Miami
Jan 07, 2026 11:40 am - In their much-anticipated pursuit of another starting pitcher, the Chicago Cubs are finalizing a deal to acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Wednesday, signaling what would be their biggest offseason move to date.
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Sarley: The speakers are what make fishing expo an event worth attendingJan 07, 2026 10:00 am - Our 2026 show season kicks off with the Chicagoland Fishing Expo at the Schaumburg Convention Center, Jan. 22-25.