Articles filed under The Athletic
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‘It was torture’: How the Bears made a statement with their 19-play touchdown driveSep 22, 2025 4:27 pm - Nineteen plays. The Bears offense stayed on the field for 19 plays. They took 9:54 off the clock while nearly 15 minutes elapsed.
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What we’re hearing about the Cubs’ playoff discussions, including Kyle Tucker’s statusSep 22, 2025 4:21 pm - As the Chicago Cubs continue to discuss their postseason plans, Kyle Tucker’s status remains uncertain, making this an important week for the All-Star outfielder who’s been sidelined with a strained left calf for nearly all of September.
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As losing White Sox seasons go, this one has been less awful than mostSep 20, 2025 2:55 pm - There is no parade for a season that ends in “not the worst ever,” but the Sox, despite being four losses away from another 100-loss season, might have the second-best sports vibes in town right now. (Disregard if the Chicago Bears actually beat the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.)
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Can Dennis Allen’s Bears defense turn jeers into cheers?Sep 19, 2025 4:21 pm - Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen can break out the folksy aphorism about nobody caring about his problems, but 100% of Bears players, coaches, executives and fans absolutely care about the Bears’ defensive problems right now.
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Cubs rookie Ballesteros OK after being struck in helmet by deflected 105-mph line driveSep 19, 2025 6:00 am - Cubs rookie Moisés Ballesteros said he felt fine after taking a 105-mph line drive off the helmet in Thursday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.
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Why the Cubs did not take their playoff clinching celebration for grantedSep 18, 2025 6:00 am - The Cubs did not hold back after clinching a spot in the National League playoffs after Wednesday afternoon’s 8-4 win over the Pirates. Inside a clubhouse covered in plastic, they sprayed bottles of cheap Champagne and prosecco, dumped Budweisers on each other and smoked victory cigars.
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From Jeff Blashill to Connor Bedard, what to watch for as Blackhawks open training campSep 17, 2025 4:03 pm - With so many veterans up front, so many young defensemen already established and so few off-season moves, Blackhawks training camp opens at Fifth Third Arena on Thursday ...
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‘Let’s make some noise’: Cubs believe their pitching is lining up for OctoberSep 16, 2025 2:11 pm - The Cubs are trying to line up their pitching for the playoffs.
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Will Blackhawks, Kaiser reach a deal before training camp starts?Sep 15, 2025 7:46 pm - Time will tell whether the Blackhawks and defenseman Wyatt Kaiser reach a deal on a new contract before training camp starts.
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How close is Cubs’ Tucker to returning from injury?Sep 15, 2025 7:39 pm - The Cubs’ Kyle Tucker said Monday that progress has been slow on his calf injury.