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Scottie Scheffler of the United States hits his tee shot on the 8th hole during the second round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Friday, July 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Scottie Scheffler with a 64 sets a daunting target at the British Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The rain pounded Royal Portrush right when Scottie Scheffler poured in a birdie putt on his first hole Friday in the British Open. No matter....

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws a ball during NFL football practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

With a new coach and new offensive line, there are no more excuses for Bears QB Williams

The wait is almost over. The Bears will return to the practice field on July 23 when they hold their first training camp practice under new head coach Ben Johnson. Over t...

Caitlin Clark is still having an impact on WNBA All-Star Game even though she won't play

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark bounced a ball, joined a team huddle and gave one of her All-Star teammate's shots a playful thumbs down before gingerly lobbing her own half...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, left, and outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, right, celebrate after their win over the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game Friday, July 4, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Craig Counsell’s Cubs arrive as World Series contenders, but those pesky Brewers won’t go away

For all that has gone right so far — Pete Crow-Armstrong blossoming into a superstar, Kyle Tucker pushing to be the offseason’s No. 1 free agent, the Cubs getting unexpected contributions from so many pitchers — the Milwaukee Brewers are still breathing down their necks.

Countdown to prep football: Seven new coaches on the sideline

Our countdown to high school football continues this week with seven new area coaches on the sideline this season.

Tom Waddle and Marc Silverman

Who won the 2025 Chicago sports media survey?

It had been three years since we did a Chicago sports media survey and the voters were ready. More than double the number of respondents turned up at the polls than in 2022 (5,191 in total, though most questions received around 4,500 votes).

SEC coaches and players defend their dominance amid Big Ten's recent success

ATLANTA — There was not a Big Ten player, coach or fan was in sight this week as the College Football Hall of Fame hosted SEC Media Days. Still, the SEC’s No. 1 rival fou...