College Football Playoff stays at 12 teams: How does it impact Notre Dame football?

The CFP's management committee made the predictable announcement that the 12-team format would stay the same for next season, and the biggest winner coming out of the small changes is Notre Dame.

Falcons interview Chicago Bears' Ian Cunningham in general manager search

The Chicago Bears have been close to losing general manager Ryan Poles' right-hand man for the past two seasons. Now, he might be in line for a general manager job for an NFC South team.

Oliver Moore scores in shootout on 21st birthday, leads Blackhawks to 4-3 win over Hurricanes

Oliver Moore scored in the shootout on his 21st birthday and Spencer Knight stopped five of six shots by Carolina to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 shootout win over the Hurricanes on Thursday night.

Nick Kostos' NFL Championship weekend picks | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Westwood One betting analyst Nick Kostos was on CST with Cassie. We get Nick's picks ahead of NFL conference championship weekend and why he believes Matt Stafford will win MVP, using a soap opera reference. Also, as a Giants fan, is Nick is having fun watching the Buffalo Bills' tumultuous week?

Takeaways from the Bears' end-of-season press conference | Toyota Talks
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In this week's Toyota Talks, Cassie Carlson is joined by Laurence Holmes from 670 The Score. They discuss the biggest takeaways from Bears head coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles' season-ending press conferences, potential changes to the coaching staff, and how the Bears manage some difficult decisions in free agency.

How to watch NFL football: 2026 AFC and NFC Championship games

The NFL’s final four teams clash in the conference championship games with a trip to Super Bowl LX at stake this weekend.

Illinois' Kylan Boswell out for a month with broken hand

Illinois guard Kylan Boswell will be out about a month for the 11th-ranked Illini after breaking his right hand in practice on Monday.

Billie Jean King, Jason Collins among those honored by LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame in 2026
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The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class this week, adding 10 new inductees whose careers span professional leagues, the Olympics, high school sports and sports media.

Bears’ (almost) miracle, coaching moves & a surprise championship pick | 1st & North
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On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down the anatomy of the miracle catch that nearly extended the Bears’ magical season. We assess which players and coaches are leaving and joining the NFC North, examine why NFL head coaches often have such short shelf lives, and make one surprise pick for championship weekend.

Bears reflect on 2025-26 season during locker cleanout | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Cassie joined Lou from Halas Hall as Bears players cleaned out their lockers in Lake Forest. Lou and Cassie discuss the magic of the Bears 2025-26 season, the Bears biggest needs in the offseason and why the Chicago could be an attractive destination for free agents in the future.

Why Caleb could be an MVP candidate next season | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Fox Sports Danny Parkins joined Lou on CST to recap a heartbreaking loss in the divisional playoff round to the Rams. Danny tells us why this was his most memorable Bears season as a fan and why he thinks Caleb could potentially be an MVP candidate next season. We also ask if the Bears are 'back' on the Parkins Bears Back-O-Meter.