On Sunday's WGN Weekend Morning News — hours before the Chicago Bears' 2024 season opener at Soldier Field — Judy Wang posed this question to WGN Radio's Kevin Powell: Why will it be different for the Bears this time around at QB with Caleb Williams? Full coverage with WGN's Bears Report Powell explains why, this time, it won't be like Justin Fields, Mitchell … [Read more...] about WGN Radio’s Kevin Powell: Bears have ‘fully invested’ in QB position this time around with Caleb Williams
Report: WR Keenan Allen, DL Montez Sweat to play vs. Titans, both active for season opener
CHICAGO — Wide receiver Keenan Allen and defensive lineman Montez Sweat appear to be a go for the Bears' season opener Sunday afternoon. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport posted on X early Sunday morning that both Allen and Sweat are expected to play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field. Allen (heel) and Sweat (toe) were both limited in practice this week and … [Read more...] about Report: WR Keenan Allen, DL Montez Sweat to play vs. Titans, both active for season opener
Steve Stone signs long-term deal to remain a White Sox broadcaster
CHICAGO – Longtime Chicago White Sox broadcaster Steve Stone let White Sox fans know he's not going anywhere for a very long time Thursday afternoon. Stone, a 2023 Ford Frick Award finalist and award-winning analyst, announced he has signed a long-term deal to stay in the booth on the South Side. Next year will mark his 18th season as a broadcaster for the White Sox, but … [Read more...] about Steve Stone signs long-term deal to remain a White Sox broadcaster
Team president Jed Hoyer disappointed about 2024, but optimistic about Cubs’ direction
CHICAGO (AP) — The 2024 MLB playoffs began Tuesday, and the Cubs were once again not among the six teams in the National League playoff field. So instead of discussing what he figured would be a potential playoff matchup, Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer was left discussing a season that fell far short of expectations. Yet despite his frustration, Hoyer … [Read more...] about Team president Jed Hoyer disappointed about 2024, but optimistic about Cubs’ direction
Column: Lightning and thunder could bode well for Bears’ offense
CHICAGO (WGN) — If D'Andre Swift was the lightning, Roschon Johnson was the thunder, and if the Chicago Bears offensive line ever figures out how to look more formidable than a pack of wet noodles, they may have the makings of a formidable 1-2 punch after their Week 4 showing against the Los Angeles Rams. It's a dynamic indicative of running a successful offense in the NFL — … [Read more...] about Column: Lightning and thunder could bode well for Bears’ offense