Articles filed under Sports Leagues
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Healthier Jaylon Johnson admits Bears defense has plenty to prove in 2026Aug 01, 2026 3:36 pm - The defense is a potential pitfall for the 2026 Bears. Cornerback Jaylon Johnson acknowledged as much after Saturday’s practice, where the defense did well.
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7 takeaways from Big Ten media days, including Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham looking to ‘put the drama to bed’Aug 01, 2026 11:58 am - Indiana’s Curt Cignetti was the final coach to take the big stage at Big Ten football media days, walking up in front of a crowded room Thursday at the Hilton Chicago. “E...
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Bennedict Mathurin to Bulls? What I’m hearing about Chicago’s interestAug 01, 2026 11:38 am - As the Chicago Bulls approach the fall with an open roster spot, they’ve been linked to LA Clippers restricted free agent guard Bennedict Mathurin. The Bulls’ reported in...
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Ben Johnson is hell-bent on improving Bears’ end-of-half offense. Here’s how he’s doing itAug 01, 2026 11:24 am - Eight plays, 61 yards, touchdown. Sure, it’s still well before 11 a.m. on a Friday in July at Halas Hall. And by extension, the significance of this Chicago Bears drive f...
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Guardians acquire Blake Perkins and Craig Yoho from Brewers for Bo Naylor and Codi HeuerAug 01, 2026 10:55 am - CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians acquired outfielder Blake Perkins and right-handed pitcher Craig Yoho from the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday for catcher Bo Naylor and...
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Bears’ left tackle competition adds another contender; Colston Loveland shinesJul 31, 2026 9:16 pm - When the Chicago Bears’ starting offense took the field Friday, a new player manned the left tackle spot. Kiran Amegadjie, a 2024 third-round pick, took most of the reps ...
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White Sox hit 4 homers to cruise past the Rays 6-1Jul 31, 2026 8:53 pm - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Miguel Vargas, Andrew Benintendi, Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the American League-leading Tampa ...
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Lessons from Korey Stringer’s death led to cold water immersion tubs by every NFL practice fieldJul 31, 2026 7:53 pm - EAGAN, Minn. — Korey Stringer's death from heat stroke in 2001 after he collapsed at practice with the Minnesota Vikings prompted many changes to safety protocols across ...
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Korey Stringer died from heat stroke 25 years ago. His widow has made prevention her life's missionJul 31, 2026 7:50 pm - EAGAN, Minn. — The memory of losing her husband is so hauntingly clear 25 years later that Kelci Stringer could still draw a detailed picture of her hurried path to the h...
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Ghosted: As trade deadline approaches, Cubs offense vanishesJul 31, 2026 5:55 pm - The Cubs couldn’t connect against Yankees starter Will Warren and lost 2-0 at Wrigley Field on Friday. Meanwhile, the MLB trade deadline looms Monday.