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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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Bears head coach Matt Eberflus listens to a question Sunday after his team’s 31-28 loss to the Denver Broncos in Chicago.

Bears | 'We're going for it': 3 things Eberflus said Monday about 4th-down call and Bears' loss

Bears coach Matt Eberflus didn't have time to lament on what went wrong in Sunday's 31-28 collapse against the Denver Broncos with a quick turnaround on the road against the Washington Commanders set for Thursday. But here are the three biggest takeaways from Eberflus' media session Monday at Halas Hall.
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, right, responds to a question as Executive Vice President Artūras Karnišovas listens during the NBA basketball team’s media day on Monday in Chicago.

Bulls | 'We've got to get into the paint': Bulls' Donovan says a return to the playoff starts there

The Bulls tipped off training camp with Monday's Media Day at the Advocate Center. The team will hold the first week of practice in Nashville. Even though there were few changes to the roster, there is plenty of optimism about finding ways to improve.
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom looks down during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Blackhawks | Ready to bloom? Blackhawks believe they may have goalie of the future in Soderblom

Chicago Blackhawks goalie coach Jimmy Waite is excited to see how his young netminders mature this year. He also offers high praise for Arvid Soderblom. John Dietz with the story ...
Bears quarterback Justin Fields notched career highs in passing yards, completions, touchdown passes and passer rating during Sunday’s 31-28 loss to the Broncos.

Bears | 'A step closer': Fields believes Bears offense can keep momentum going

Bears quarterback Justin Fields believes the offense can keep the momentum going from Sunday's breakout performance.
Bears defensive end Yannick Ngakoue pressures Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson during Sunday’s 31-28 Bears loss at Soldier Field.
Bears | Bear Down, Nerd Up: Defense historically bad during 14-game losing streak
The Chicago Bears' defensive numbers have been historically bad during their current 14-game losing streak.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com Naperville Central’s Nathan Monken breaks up a pass for Naperville North’s Luke Williams in a high school football game at North Central College in Naperville on Friday, September 29, 2023.
Columns | Thinking along with the new guy
Our new sports editor has some thoughts about sports and how we write about them.
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.
Cubs | 'It was the right signing for us': Swanson's first season with the Cubs a mixed bag
So how have the Chicago Cubs fared thus far in inking shortstop Dansby Swanson to a seven-year, $177 million contract last off-season? At this point, the jury's out.
Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool won’t be with the team this week, with coach Matt Eberflus alluding to everyone on the team having to be on time, be respectful and work hard.
Bears | Eberflus says Chase Claypool will not be with the Bears this week
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters at Halas Hall on Monday that receiver Chase Claypool won't be with the team this week ahead of its game against the Washington Commanders on Thursday.
White Sox general manager Chris Getz has some needed new front office help to start possibly making roster moves in the coming months.
White Sox | With new front office in place, Getz and White Sox set to tackle a busy off-season
New White Sox general manager Chris Getz has a lot of work to do this off-season, and he'll lean on three recent front office additions: assistant GM Josh Barfield, senior advisor to pitching Brian Bannister and director of player personnel Gene Watson.
Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins could return from injury in Thursday night’s game against the Washington Commanders.
Bears | Jenkins may return Thursday against Commanders
The Bears are optimistic offensive lineman Teven Jenkins can return to the lineup Thursday night against the Washington Commanders.
Naperville Central’s Christopher Bern makes a cut against Naperville North’s Matthew Murphy Friday at North Central College. Naperville Central won 21-14 and checks in at No. 10 in this week’s Top 20.
Prep Football | Football / Top 20
York, Hersey and Batavia remain the top three teams in this week's Daily Herald football Top 20.
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives against Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman)
Bulls | Despite three knee surgeries, Ball expects to play for Bulls next season
Lonzo Ball was wearing a Bulls unifrom at Monday's media day and said he still plans on being back with the team next season, even though he hasn't played in more than 20 months due to three surgeries on his left knee.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Naperville North’s Kaiser Williams breaks up a pass for Naperville Central’s Christopher Bern in a high school football game at North Central College in Naperville on Friday, September 29, 2023.
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