CHICAGO (WGN) — While the NFL playoffs rage on, the Chicago Bears have gone full tilt into finding their next head coach. The Bears have requested interviews with at least 19 candidates and interviewed eight of them by Monday. The Athletic's Dianna Russini stopped by and talked with our very own Jarrett Payton on what to make of Chicago's search so far. Mike McCarthy is … [Read more...] about The Athletic’s Dianna Russini provides a look inside the Bears search for their next head coach
Pelletier scores twice as the Flames cruise to 5-2 win over the Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — Jakob Pelletier had two goals and an assist, helping the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Monday night. Mikael Backlund, Yegor Sharangovich and Jake Bean also scored for Calgary in its third consecutive victory. Dustin Wolf made 23 saves in the opener of a four-game trip. Flames forward Rory Kerins had two assists — both in the first period … [Read more...] about Pelletier scores twice as the Flames cruise to 5-2 win over the Blackhawks
Cubs sign former Brewers starting pitcher to one-year deal
CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Cubs have inked former Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Colin Rea to a new contract where he'll rejoin the North Siders for the 2025 MLB season. Rea signed a one-year deal with a club option for 2026, the Cubs announced via X on Monday. The 34-year-old right-handed pitcher had a career year in 2024. Rea went 12-6 with a 4.29 ERA in 167.2 … [Read more...] about Cubs sign former Brewers starting pitcher to one-year deal
Sabonis stars as DeRozan and the streaking Kings beat the Bulls 124-119
CHICAGO (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Chicago Bulls 124-119 on Sunday to extend their season-high win streak to seven games. De’Aaron Fox scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds for Sacramento after missing three games because of a bruised right glute. Malik Monk had 18 points, nine assists and … [Read more...] about Sabonis stars as DeRozan and the streaking Kings beat the Bulls 124-119
Report: Bears will interview Ron Rivera for head coaching position; team says it has interviewed Lions coordinators
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears will reportedly consider a man tied to both of their Super Bowl appearances to try to lead them back there one day. The Chicago Tribune reports the Bears are expected to interview Ron Rivera on Sunday, according to NFL sources. It's believed the meeting will be in person, the report says, which would make it the first head coaching interview … [Read more...] about Report: Bears will interview Ron Rivera for head coaching position; team says it has interviewed Lions coordinators