Articles filed under The Athletic
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As Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson prep for 2026, efficiency is the name of the gameFeb 28, 2026 3:20 pm - When Bears QB Caleb Williams does return — the Bears’ offseason program launches in Lake Forest in April — Ben Johnson and his coaches will have direct marching orders for their starting quarterback as the team works to continue its ascent. At the top of the list: a push to make Williams more efficient.
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Why the Cubs traded for Edward Cabrera, a good pitcher with great potential: ‘The real deal’Feb 28, 2026 10:49 am - Chicago Cubs officials talk about Edward Cabrera in the same way that people describe a binge-worthy show that hasn’t yet broken through to a wider audience, or an underground band on the verge of making it big.
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Bulls dip to historic depths, extend losing streak to 11 gamesFeb 27, 2026 3:37 pm - The Bulls began February with a 24-25 record before executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnišovas, weary of the middle of the standings, shook things up ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. They’ve lost every game since, and 14 of their last 15 overall.
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Catching up with Nico Hoerner, the glue guy who holds the Cubs togetherFeb 27, 2026 10:54 am - Between his Stanford University degree, institutional knowledge and real-world experience, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner’s education matches the resume of anyone in the front office. As the club’s union representative, he will play a leading role during the final year of the sport’s current labor deal. The Athletic caught up with him this week at the Cubs’ Sloan Park training complex for an interview.
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Cubs roster projection 2.0: New developments one month from Opening DayFeb 26, 2026 1:13 pm - So many things can happen between now and Opening Day, especially when several of Chicago’s best players will be competing in the World Baseball Classic. Plus, there are 26 remaining exhibition games in Arizona.
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Blackhawks could do right by Connor Murphy at deadline: 10 post-break thoughtsFeb 25, 2026 11:20 am - The sprint to the finish of the NHL season begins for the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday. After five full practices, the Blackhawks seem eager to get going. Here’s a little bit of this and that before the action picks up again:
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After playoff disappointment, Shota Imanaga’s comeback tour begins with optimismFeb 25, 2026 6:28 am - MESA, Ariz. — With their season on the line, the Chicago Cubs did not trust Shota Imanaga enough to give him the ball, following a careful plan that featured six other pi...
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Cubs adding Michael Conforto on minor-league deal: SourceFeb 23, 2026 10:43 am - With spring training underway, the Chicago Cubs are making a late addition to their camp, reaching an agreement with veteran outfielder Michael Conforto on a minor-league deal, a team source confirmed to The Athletic on Monday.
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Inside Cubs camp: How talent, data, discipline are shaping spring trainingFeb 22, 2026 4:28 pm - How talent, data and discipline are shaping the Cubs in spring training.
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Which defensive players are the Bears looking at in the draft?Feb 20, 2026 12:22 am - There are many options if the Bears use their early draft picks on defensive players.