CHICAGO (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 26 points, Miles Bridges had 21 and the Charlotte Hornets held on for a wild 125-123 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. Mark Williams scored 19 points and grabbed 19 rebounds for the Hornets, who rallied to win a second straight game for just the second time this season. Charlotte has won three of four after a 10-game … [Read more...] about Ball and Bridges lead Hornets to wild 125-123 win over Bulls
Report: Bears seek permission to interview Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy for head coaching vacancy
CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Bears have sought permission to interview Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and are awaiting a response from the Cowboys, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Schefter reports if Dallas doesn't allow the Bears to interview McCarthy this week, Chicago could interview McCarthy after his exclusive negotiating window expires with the Cowboys on … [Read more...] about Report: Bears seek permission to interview Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy for head coaching vacancy
Return of Sammy Sosa a big draw for fans at Cubs Convention 2025
CHICAGO — The 38th annual Cubs Convention kicks off Friday for a weekend of panel discussions, autograph opportunities and the appearance of one of the best all-time hitters, fan favorite Sammy Sosa. Some fans who live and die Cubs began camping out at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk convention site early Thursday morning. "It's unlike anything else that's out … [Read more...] about Return of Sammy Sosa a big draw for fans at Cubs Convention 2025
Caleb Williams got pranked by someone posing as Lions OC Ben Johnson to say he was named the Bears’ head coach
Editor's note: The attached video is The Athletic's Dianna Russini joining GN Sports this week to break down the Bears' search for a head coach. The Bears haven't named a new head coach yet, but Caleb Williams does have a new phone number. That's because this past Friday, a wily prankster posing as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson got ahold of Williams' old … [Read more...] about Caleb Williams got pranked by someone posing as Lions OC Ben Johnson to say he was named the Bears’ head coach
Column: Do the Bears know what they’re doing?
CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Bears are but one hamster on a series of wheels that keep the Chicago sports engine of mediocrity running. At this moment in time, they have an opportunity to break the cycle, but the last 14 years and counting have done little to inspire confidence from the Bears faithful. Cyclical mediocrity is the norm when wading through the ether of Chicago … [Read more...] about Column: Do the Bears know what they’re doing?