After the Whistle | Handing out midseason grades for the Chicago Bears
We're at the midway point. Here's how we grade the Bears' offense, defense, special teams, head coach and quarterback.
We're at the midway point. Here's how we grade the Bears' offense, defense, special teams, head coach and quarterback.
After the Whistle | Just how bad was the Chicago Bears defense vs. Cincinnati?
Joe Flacco threw for 470 yards against this Bears' defense. What went wrong? We discuss.
Joe Flacco threw for 470 yards against this Bears' defense. What went wrong? We discuss.
After the Whistle | Reacting to the INSANE ending of the Bears vs. Bengals
The Bears won a wild one. Tina Nguyen, Chris Kwiecinski, Jim Miller and Pat the Designer react to an insane final 2:30.
The Bears won a wild one. Tina Nguyen, Chris Kwiecinski, Jim Miller and Pat the Designer react to an insane final 2:30.
Grading the Chicago Bears in their shootout win over the Cincinnati Bengals
Here’s how we graded the Bears in their shootout win over Cincinnati.
Here’s how we graded the Bears in their shootout win over Cincinnati.
Chicago Bears 47, Cincinnati Bengals 42: Final score and recap from Week 9
Follow along with us here for live scores and updates as the Bears look to rebound against the Cincinnati Bengals on the road.
Follow along with us here for live scores and updates as the Bears look to rebound against the Cincinnati Bengals on the road.
Bears Game Day Live: Cassie's Bear Necessities on the addition of C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Bears fans remember Chauncey Gardner-Johnson from his time with the Saints. He's now in Chicago, and Cassie Carlson gives her Bear Necessities as the Bears turned to the veteran for reinforcements this week.
Bears fans remember Chauncey Gardner-Johnson from his time with the Saints. He's now in Chicago, and Cassie Carlson gives her Bear Necessities as the Bears turned to the veteran for reinforcements this week.
Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw ends his career unaware at first that he won the World Series again
Clayton Kershaw said at his locker Saturday night that he couldn't have asked for anything more. At first, he was unaware that he'd just won the World Series again.
Clayton Kershaw said at his locker Saturday night that he couldn't have asked for anything more. At first, he was unaware that he'd just won the World Series again.
Dodgers repeat as World Series champs, knock off Blue Jays in Game 7
The Los Angeles Dodgers could not be denied. The Dodgers won the World Series, repeating as World Champs with a 5-4 win.
The Los Angeles Dodgers could not be denied. The Dodgers won the World Series, repeating as World Champs with a 5-4 win.
Dodgers capture back-to-back World Series championships, first since 2000
The 2025 World Series has officially become an all-time classic.
The 2025 World Series has officially become an all-time classic.
Get the ick out of your system now, Notre Dame: takeaways from college football Week 10
Here's what we learned about Notre Dame, Illinois, Northwestern and Northern Illinois during Week 10 of college football.
Here's what we learned about Notre Dame, Illinois, Northwestern and Northern Illinois during Week 10 of college football.
No. 2 Hoosiers hammer Maryland 55-10: Can anyone slow down Indiana?
This was another one-sided game for the Hoosiers (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten), who since winning at Oregon have added victories over Michigan State, UCLA and Maryland by a combined 120 points.
This was another one-sided game for the Hoosiers (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten), who since winning at Oregon have added victories over Michigan State, UCLA and Maryland by a combined 120 points.
Mistake-filled No. 12 Notre Dame escapes Boston College with win
The Irish were never in danger of losing, but it was an unconvincing victory over a one-win team. With no ranked teams left on the schedule, the Irish need only to avoid a more serious stumble to make the playoff.
The Irish were never in danger of losing, but it was an unconvincing victory over a one-win team. With no ranked teams left on the schedule, the Irish need only to avoid a more serious stumble to make the playoff.
Luke Altmyer throws 4 TD passes to lead Illinois past Rutgers 35-13, become bowl-eligible again
The Illini defense had a bounce-back game after giving up 76 points the last two games in losses to No. 1 Ohio State and Washington. Rutgers had just 59 yards rushing, averaging 2.2 yards per carry.
The Illini defense had a bounce-back game after giving up 76 points the last two games in losses to No. 1 Ohio State and Washington. Rutgers had just 59 yards rushing, averaging 2.2 yards per carry.
Illinois high school football: Scores and results from the first round of the IHSA playoffs
Here are the Illinois high school football scores and results from games statewide from Halloween weekend, which includes the first week of IHSA playoffs.
Here are the Illinois high school football scores and results from games statewide from Halloween weekend, which includes the first week of IHSA playoffs.
Bears aim to bounce back in Cincinnati | Bears Blitz
Bears look to respond after a tough loss against the Ravens in Cincy. Can the defense limit the two-headed WR monster in Ja'Marr Chase & Tee Higgins and is Caleb Williams primed for a big day against a bad Bengals defense? Cassie, Lou & Anthony preview Sunday's matchup in Cincinnati.
Bears look to respond after a tough loss against the Ravens in Cincy. Can the defense limit the two-headed WR monster in Ja'Marr Chase & Tee Higgins and is Caleb Williams primed for a big day against a bad Bengals defense? Cassie, Lou & Anthony preview Sunday's matchup in Cincinnati.
Chicago Bears turn to a rookie to lead run game vs. Bengals with D'Andre Swift out
The Chicago Bears will get Tyrique Stevenson back this week vs. Cincinnati, but will turn to a rookie as one of their most consistent offensive players was ruled out for Sunday.
The Chicago Bears will get Tyrique Stevenson back this week vs. Cincinnati, but will turn to a rookie as one of their most consistent offensive players was ruled out for Sunday.
Lions looking to stay among NFC contenders, hosting slumping Vikings in QB J.J. McCarthy's return
Detroit is a half-game behind Green Bay in the NFC North and a game ahead of Chicago in the division. Minnesota, meanwhile, seems to have its season slipping away after losses in two straight
Detroit is a half-game behind Green Bay in the NFC North and a game ahead of Chicago in the division. Minnesota, meanwhile, seems to have its season slipping away after losses in two straight
C.J. Carr's quick progression has put No. 12 Notre Dame back in the playoff conversation
After losing his first two games as Notre Dame's starting quarterback, CJ Carr has settled in. He's won five straight to help the Fighting Irish climb back into the College Football Playoff conversation.
After losing his first two games as Notre Dame's starting quarterback, CJ Carr has settled in. He's won five straight to help the Fighting Irish climb back into the College Football Playoff conversation.
Retooled Chicago Bears look to bounce back against Bengals
The Chicago Bears are looking to get things back on track against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Chicago Bears are looking to get things back on track against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Chicago Fire aims for MLS postseason win against Philadelphia Union
Chicago Fire prepares for its first MLS playoff game since 2017, with team leaders and fans hoping to secure a home victory to keep their championship hopes alive.
Chicago Fire prepares for its first MLS playoff game since 2017, with team leaders and fans hoping to secure a home victory to keep their championship hopes alive.



















