CHICAGO (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored 58 seconds into overtime and had two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Friday night. Jake Guentzel had a goal and an assist, Nick Paul and Mitchell Chaffee also scored and Victor Hedman had two assists to help the Lightning end a two-game skid. Jonas Johansson had 11 saves. Louis Crevier and Frank … [Read more...] about Kucherov scores in OT to give Lightning 4-3 win over Blackhawks
Cubs, WGN were early Chicago connections for Ben Johnson
CHICAGO — Like so many Cubs fans around the country, Ben Johnson also ran inside to watch Cubs baseball on WGN after school. In Johnson's highly-anticipated introductory press conference, he mentioned that he and his family go to a Cubs game once a year. Speaking with ESPN 1000's Carmen and Jurko after the press conference, the new Bears head coach unveiled that his Cubs … [Read more...] about Cubs, WGN were early Chicago connections for Ben Johnson
Reports: Cubs sign utility infielder Jon Berti
CHICAGO — The Cubs have signed utility infielder Jon Berti to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. Berti, 35, was signed for $2 million with up to $1.3 million in incentives, according to MLB.com. He's coming off a 2024 campaign with the Yankees where he just had 66 at-bats, but had successful 2022 and 2023 seasons with the Marlins. In 2022, he stole a … [Read more...] about Reports: Cubs sign utility infielder Jon Berti
‘Down to the studs’: Ben Johnson offers welcomed reset for the Bears at Halas Hall introduction
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — Ben Johnson provided clarity at Halas Hall Wednesday because it was clear to him where he wanted to be — in Chicago as head coach of the Bears. As the most sought-after head coaching candidate this offseason, Johnson made it clear three reasons drove his decision to come to Chicago: (1)The city itself, where every summer for the last ten years, he … [Read more...] about ‘Down to the studs’: Ben Johnson offers welcomed reset for the Bears at Halas Hall introduction
‘Ready to get to work’: Bears officially name Ben Johnson as new head coach
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears officially have their new head coach. The storied franchise named Ben Johnson as its new head coach on Tuesday after the 38-year-old led NFC North rival Detroit Lion to one of the league's most prolific offenses. As the team's offensive coordinator, Detroit finished in the top five in total offense each season, including a No. 2 ranking in 2024. … [Read more...] about ‘Ready to get to work’: Bears officially name Ben Johnson as new head coach