True or false? Hiring Ben Johnson is an unquestioned home run for the Chicago Bears.
The news of Ben Johnson's arrival was greeted with excitement from many Chicago Bears fans — plus a bit of understandable skepticism from others.
Chicago Bears
From George Halas to Ben Johnson: What was said about every Chicago Bears coach when they were hired
The day a new Chicago Bears coach is introduced can be one of the most thrilling for fans. Here's a look back at when each of the team's previous 18 coaches were introduced.
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis has already thrown down 18 dunks this season.
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks snap a 4-game skid with a 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights
Tyler Bertuzzi scored two power-play goals and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the slumping Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 on Saturday to end a four-game losing streak.
College Sports
Will Howard played his best in Ohio State’s run to national title — and set a record along the way
Will Howard transferred to Ohio State to win a national championship, and he reached that goal by playing the best football of his career throughout the Buckeyes’ four games in the College Football Playoff.
Chicago Cubs
Column: Chicago Cubs begin the Sammy Sosa 2.0 era. Where will it lead?
Sammy Sosa was back and in fine spirits at the Cubs Convention. So what's next for the former Cubs slugger and his old team?
Chicago White Sox
Jeff Torborg, former Chicago White Sox manager and big-league catcher, dies at 83
Jeff Torborg, the former catcher who caught Sandy Koufax’s perfect game and was the 1990 AL manager of the year with the Chicago White Sox, died. He was 83.
Chicago Sky
All-Star Brittney Griner will test the market for the first time as WNBA free agency opens
Brittney Griner is testing the free agent market for the first time in her career. The All-Star center is taking meetings starting Tuesday with multiple teams, according to her agent.
NFL
Could Patrick Mahomes’ actions lead the NFL to join the NBA and NHL in cracking down on flopping?
NFL players can be penalized for the big umbrella “unsportsmanlike conduct” infraction, but there isn’t an official rule against flopping.
High School Sports
Heads up, Illinois and Miami. Stephen Brown is back as Marist rallies to beat Brother Rice. ‘A different energy.’
Stephen Brown scores 11 points and pulls down 10 rebounds to lead Marist to a 56-51 win over Brother Rice.
Silver Football
Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel is the 2024 winner of the Chicago Tribune Silver Football
In the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Tribune Silver Football, winner Dillon Gabriel is perhaps the ultimate embodiment of all that has changed in the college game.