CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a deal to acquire Houston Astros' former All-Star closer Ryan Pressly, according to reports. ESPN's Jeff Passan reports the trade is pending medical review and Pressly will waive his no-trade clause to facilitate the trade to Chicago. Houston will send $14 million to help cover his salary. Pressly operated out of a set-up … [Read more...] about Report: Cubs trade for Astros former All-Star closer
Tyrese Maxey has 31 points and 9 assists in the 76ers’ 109-97 victory over the Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) — Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight victory. The injury-depleted Sixers ended a seven-game losing streak Friday night at East-leading Cleveland. Philadelphia pulled out this one after forward Paul George … [Read more...] about Tyrese Maxey has 31 points and 9 assists in the 76ers’ 109-97 victory over the Bulls
Report: Bears hiring Lions OC Ben Johnson as next head coach
CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Bears are hiring Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Schefter reported the Bears are finalizing a deal to make Johnson their new head coach as of Monday afternoon. Priority Sports, the sports agency who represents Johnson, announced he was named the next head coach of the Bears later that … [Read more...] about Report: Bears hiring Lions OC Ben Johnson as next head coach
The four horsemen of Ben Johnson’s new Bears culture?
CHICAGO (WGN) — As new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson puts it, accountability and discipline will bleed from coaches to players as his new culture is built from Halas Hall to Soldier Field. That bleeding effect started Wednesday with four players who sat sat front row as he laid out his vision for the Bears. "I do have a message here for the players. Get … [Read more...] about The four horsemen of Ben Johnson’s new Bears culture?
Hurricanes acquire Rantanen from Avs, Hall from Blackhawks in 3-team trade
For the second straight year, the Carolina Hurricanes are taking a significant swing to bolster a perennial playoff team. The Hurricanes acquired forwards Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche and Taylor Hall from the Chicago Blackhawks in a three-team trade Friday night. In the deal, they sent forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury, as well as a second-round pick in this … [Read more...] about Hurricanes acquire Rantanen from Avs, Hall from Blackhawks in 3-team trade