Articles filed under The Athletic
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Bears buzz has Blackhawks dreamingJan 13, 2026 5:09 pm - Back in the early 2010s, the Bears were regular visitors to the United Center for Blackhawks games, and vice versa. There seems to be less crossover now.
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Notre Dame’s Freeman won’t face charges for incident at son’s wrestling tournamentJan 12, 2026 7:17 pm - St. Joseph County (Ind.) prosecutors won’t file charges against Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman following an altercation at a high school wrestling meet on Jan. 3. O...
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Cubs shouldn’t do something silly, like trade HoernerJan 12, 2026 6:08 pm - The Cubs saw a path to their dream offseason, and for the first time in a while, they took it. The last thing anyone should want them to do is something silly like trading Nico Hoerner.
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Cubs have long been fascinated by Alex Bregman. They finally signed himJan 11, 2026 2:49 pm - Alex Bregman was the one who got away, the All-Star third baseman the club tried to sign in spring training with a halfhearted contract proposal that would be rejected.This time, the Cubs made Bregman an offer he couldn’t refuse.
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Bears will find out how far belief (and cheese graters) can take themJan 11, 2026 2:42 pm - Jon Greenberg: “Belief” is a word the Bears have used often to describe what has gone on this season.
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Alex Bregman reaches 5-year, $175 million deal with Cubs after opt-out: SourceJan 10, 2026 10:18 pm - Free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to join the Chicago Cubs on a five-year, $175 million deal, a league source told The Athletic on Saturday.
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Can Caleb Williams continue to change the script in Bears-Packers rivalry?Jan 10, 2026 3:32 pm - Kids these days believe everything is scripted. They talk conspiratorially of “scriptwriters” plotting out everything they see on their phones, tablets and TVs. Who can blame them? Reality stars are real celebrities, and social media is our window to the world.
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The next men up: How the Bears’ unlikely heroes helped spark a surprising seasonJan 10, 2026 11:23 am - With the playoffs arriving Saturday night — and, naturally, the Packers again visiting — who might the Bears’ next surprise standout be?The group photo for the Bears’ “Next Man Up” fraternity is now packed, a portrait of resolve and readiness that has allowed numerous players not only to become contributors but also to seize their moments.
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Edward Cabrera helps Cubs win now and stabilize future rotationJan 09, 2026 3:38 pm - Acquiring another starter was an idea that team president Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins have reiterated all winter long.
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The Cubs traded for an impact starter. Now they need to splurge on a top free-agent batJan 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.