Bye comes at the right time: 5 thoughts on the 7-2 Chicago Bears at their bye week
Here are five thoughts on the Chicago Bears, who are 7-2 as they enter their bye week.
Here are five thoughts on the Chicago Bears, who are 7-2 as they enter their bye week.
Notre Dame Football: No more chasing ghosts, the Irish are now chasing the playoffs
At long last, the ghosts felt like they faded. Instead of thinking about yesterday, yesteryear and more, Notre Dame can think about the road ahead in solidifying a College Football Playoff spot.
At long last, the ghosts felt like they faded. Instead of thinking about yesterday, yesteryear and more, Notre Dame can think about the road ahead in solidifying a College Football Playoff spot.
Notre Dame football: It's not just the CFP, No. 1 Miami is a legacy game for the Irish
Only one thing matters for Notre Dame football this weekend. It's not the playoff rankings or poll spots. It's winning, as No. 1 Miami vs. No. 11 Notre Dame is a legacy game for the 2026 Irish.
Only one thing matters for Notre Dame football this weekend. It's not the playoff rankings or poll spots. It's winning, as No. 1 Miami vs. No. 11 Notre Dame is a legacy game for the 2026 Irish.
Column: Caleb Williams wins primetime QB duel, changing perspectives for the Chicago Bears
Perspective on quarterbacks has never been that much fun for the Chicago Bears. The perspective is fans now want to see Caleb Williams in primetime quarterback showdowns. He’s the headliner.
Perspective on quarterbacks has never been that much fun for the Chicago Bears. The perspective is fans now want to see Caleb Williams in primetime quarterback showdowns. He’s the headliner.
Notre Dame football coached like it has a margin of error: Now, the Irish get one last shot
In its loss vs. BYU, Notre Dame played like a team with plenty of chances. Now, they have just one more opportunity to prove they’re a playoff team.
In its loss vs. BYU, Notre Dame played like a team with plenty of chances. Now, they have just one more opportunity to prove they’re a playoff team.
Column: Friday debuted Ryan Field & a new world Northwestern football, and it's fair to think big
Northwestern now plays in one of the best stadiums in the Midwest, bullies the assumed Big Ten blue bloods and makes you dream the biggest dreams. That was all on Friday night.
Northwestern now plays in one of the best stadiums in the Midwest, bullies the assumed Big Ten blue bloods and makes you dream the biggest dreams. That was all on Friday night.
Column: What's next for Kyler Gordon? Chicago Bears make it clear he has to earn his return
The Bears opened up Kyler Gordon's 21-day practice window as he returns from the physically unable to perform list. But the coaches made it clear on Thursday he'll need to earn it.
The Bears opened up Kyler Gordon's 21-day practice window as he returns from the physically unable to perform list. But the coaches made it clear on Thursday he'll need to earn it.
'I have scars': How a 52-0 win is all about baby steps for Notre Dame football
Marcus Freeman is making a list of things to improve on from Saturtday's 52-0 win. The win over Rice did have baby steps, and that was the most important part.
Marcus Freeman is making a list of things to improve on from Saturtday's 52-0 win. The win over Rice did have baby steps, and that was the most important part.
2 Rookies & QB 1: Our 5 most important Chicago Bears to start the 2026 NFL season
The Bears face the pressure of living up to the hype they created last year. Here are our picks for the five of the most important Chicago Bears as the 2026 season inches closer to kickoff.
The Bears face the pressure of living up to the hype they created last year. Here are our picks for the five of the most important Chicago Bears as the 2026 season inches closer to kickoff.
Jaylon Johnson is set for big 2026 as the Chicago Bears match his ambition
Jaylon Johnson became a different figure this training camp. After a meeting with Ben Johnson, the cornerback saw someone at Halas Hall who met him at his level. It sparked a different Jaylon Johnson.
Jaylon Johnson became a different figure this training camp. After a meeting with Ben Johnson, the cornerback saw someone at Halas Hall who met him at his level. It sparked a different Jaylon Johnson.
Column: Wrigley Field volleyball doesn’t go as planned, but made me imagine more
Wrigley Field hosted the Big Ten-SEC volleyball challenge, and the second match of the night was suspended due to a slippery court. What I saw Sunday had me thinking more was possible around Chicago.
Wrigley Field hosted the Big Ten-SEC volleyball challenge, and the second match of the night was suspended due to a slippery court. What I saw Sunday had me thinking more was possible around Chicago.
Column: D'Andre Swift enjoyed a great camp. He can take the Chicago Bears' offense higher in 2026
D'Andre Swift has by far had the best training camp of any Chicago Bears' offensive player. Here's why he's the most important player for the Bears in 2026.
D'Andre Swift has by far had the best training camp of any Chicago Bears' offensive player. Here's why he's the most important player for the Bears in 2026.
Pete Crow-Armstrong: MV-Pete should be within reach for the Chicago Cubs star
The “M-V-P" chants that ring through Wrigley Field aren't just fans clamoring for their favorite player. M-V-Pete is more than just a fun acronym, as the NL MVP should be within reach for Pete Crow-Armstrong now.
The “M-V-P" chants that ring through Wrigley Field aren't just fans clamoring for their favorite player. M-V-Pete is more than just a fun acronym, as the NL MVP should be within reach for Pete Crow-Armstrong now.
Last year, Ben Johnson had a small circle of trust. The Chicago Bears widened it in 2026
Just over a year ago, Bears coach Ben Johnson explained the small circle of trust he had found on the offensive side of the ball. Now, his Chicago Bears have widened it in 2026
Just over a year ago, Bears coach Ben Johnson explained the small circle of trust he had found on the offensive side of the ball. Now, his Chicago Bears have widened it in 2026
How Darnell Wright's contract extension tells you the right people are leading the Chicago Bears
When Darnell Wright signed his four-year, $116 million extension this week, it’s proof that the right people are in place at Halas Hall leading the Chicago Bears.
When Darnell Wright signed his four-year, $116 million extension this week, it’s proof that the right people are in place at Halas Hall leading the Chicago Bears.
COLUMN: Bears QB Caleb Williams needs to improve more in 2026. Here's why you should believe he will
Caleb Williams ascended to stardom levels around Chicago in 2025. In 2026, he needs to take another step forward to become one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. You should believe he can.
Caleb Williams ascended to stardom levels around Chicago in 2025. In 2026, he needs to take another step forward to become one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. You should believe he can.
Welcome, Caleb Wilson. The future of the Chicago Bulls is ahead of you
There's no hesitation in Caleb Wilson. There’s just his confidence. That confidence is why he could live up to the high expectations he's put on himself as he joins the Chicago Bulls.
There's no hesitation in Caleb Wilson. There’s just his confidence. That confidence is why he could live up to the high expectations he's put on himself as he joins the Chicago Bulls.
Why the Bryson Graham-Tiago Splitter duo might not work - and why it can - for the Chicago Bulls
Here's a look at why the Graham-Splitter era might not work, and a look at the multiple reasons why it can for the Chicago Bulls.
Here's a look at why the Graham-Splitter era might not work, and a look at the multiple reasons why it can for the Chicago Bulls.
Column: No moral victories for the Chicago Sky, but Sydney Taylor can create actual wins
There are no moral victories for the Sky. But, Sydney Taylor is giving the team something they've been desperately seeking since Rickea Jackson was lost for the season with a torn ACL.
There are no moral victories for the Sky. But, Sydney Taylor is giving the team something they've been desperately seeking since Rickea Jackson was lost for the season with a torn ACL.
Column: Mung Chiang can shape Northwestern athletics' future. He needs to if NU wants to be competitive
Some of Mung Chiang's biggest decisions will affect Northwestern athletics. That’s something NU coaches have already been thinking about. His hire will shape the Wildcats' future.
Some of Mung Chiang's biggest decisions will affect Northwestern athletics. That’s something NU coaches have already been thinking about. His hire will shape the Wildcats' future.