(WBOY) — Fantasy football managers and obsessed NFL fans are celebrating the extra "Monday Night Football" game, but why are there two this week? On Monday, Dec. 16, the Chicago Bears will head to Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Vikings, and the Atlanta Falcons will land in Las Vegas to take on the Raiders. Two NFL games being played on Monday night isn't a new thing … [Read more...] about Why are there two ‘Monday Night Football’ games this week?
Blackhawks activate goaltender Petr Mrazek from injured reserve
CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek is feeling much better after a rough couple of weeks. Mrazek was activated from injured reserve on Thursday, and goaltender Drew Commesso was assigned to the minors. Mrazek was set to back up Arvid Soderblom for Chicago’s game against Seattle. The 32-year-old Mrazek departed a 4-2 loss to Winnipeg on Dec. 7 with a left … [Read more...] about Blackhawks activate goaltender Petr Mrazek from injured reserve
‘I made mistakes’: Cubs officially invite Sammy Sosa for 2025 convention
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have formally invited fan favorite and one of the best sluggers in baseball history Sammy Sosa back for the 2025 Cubs Convention. In a letter obtained by MLB insider Jon Heyman, Sosa acknowledged that he "made mistakes and I apologize." The letter reads as follows. "I left it all on the field for the Cubs and Cubs fans because I wanted to win … [Read more...] about ‘I made mistakes’: Cubs officially invite Sammy Sosa for 2025 convention
As Caleb Williams gains experience, Bears must find meaning in final 3 games of dismal 2024 season
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears continue to get the same result regardless of how they approach the assignment. Quarterback Caleb Williams looked physically and mentally beaten at the end of Monday night’s 30-12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the eighth straight Bears defeat. Now, with three games left, no chance for the playoffs, and the coaching staff … [Read more...] about As Caleb Williams gains experience, Bears must find meaning in final 3 games of dismal 2024 season
White Sox change name of ballpark to Rate Field
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have changed the name of Guaranteed Rate Field to Rate Field. The name change is because the sponsor of the ballpark, Guaranteed Rate, changed their name to Rate. “Rate has long been a valued naming rights partner, sharing the White Sox passion for the Chicago community and sports fans near and far,” said Brooks Boyer, White Sox chief … [Read more...] about White Sox change name of ballpark to Rate Field