Chicago Blackhawks hire Jeff Blashill as new head coach

CBS Chicago (Sports) 5/22 6:33A Todd Feurer

The Chicago Blackhawks have hired Tampa Bay Lightning assistant Jeff Blashill as their new head coach. Blashill, 51, spent the past three seasons as an assistant with the Lightning. Before that, he spent seven seasons as head coach of the Detroit...

White Sox to unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/17 6:38A Jay Cohen | The Associated Press

The graphic installation at Rate Field marks the location where the future pope cheered for Chicago in Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.

Chicago Bears pivot new stadium plans back to Arlington Heights

CBS Chicago (Sports) 5/16 11:20A Lauren Victory

It's not a done deal, but the Chicago Bears have shifted their focus for a new stadium to the massive Arlington Heights property they purchased in 2023, backing away from a controversial proposal for a new lakefront stadium in Chicago. "Over the...

Chicago Bears shift focus for new stadium back to Arlington Heights

CBS Chicago (Sports) 5/16 11:10A CBS Chicago

It's not a done deal, but the Chicago Bears have shifted their focus for a new stadium to the massive Arlington Heights property they purchased in 2023, backing away from a controversial proposal for a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.

Chicago Cubs, White Sox face off in Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field this weekend

CBS Chicago (Sports) 5/16 6:09A CBS Chicago

The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox will face off Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field in the first game of the Crosstown Classic this weekend. The Cubs are 25-19 overall and 12-10 in home games. Cubs hitters have a collective .327 on-base...

Bears schedule updates and more: Here's what we know so far

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/14 10:45A NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago Bears’ schedule for the 2025 season has not yet been released, but we’ve gotten bits and pieces of information about the slate.

Chicago Bears to open 2025 season against Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football

CBS Chicago (Sports) 5/14 7:49A Todd Feurer

The Chicago Bears' full 2025 schedule will be released Wednesday night when the NFL unveils the league's full schedule, but it appears a few details of the Bears' schedule already have been released. According to multiple reports from NFL...

2025 NFL schedule release: Chicago Bears' full schedule to be announced Wednesday

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/14 12:56A James Neveau

The 2025 NFL season is still months away, but it may feel a bit closer Wednesday as the full Chicago Bears schedule is released, with tickets going on sale shortly after.

Ariel Atkins Foundation gives Chicago Sky star a platform to support others

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/13 5:50A Julia Yohe

The guard has been in the WNBA since 2018, when she was drafted by the Washington Mystics.

Bears schedule updates: Home showdown vs. Packers revealed

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/12 11:32A James Neveau

The Chicago Bears will learn their full 2025 schedule later this week, but we now know when their home game against the Green Bay Packers will take place.

Cubs celebrate Mexican Heritage Night at Wrigley Field this week

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/12 10:16A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs will be celebrating Mexican heritage this week at Wrigley Field, complete with a specially designed t-shirt.

Former Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville lands job with Ducks: Reports

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/8 6:19A NBC Chicago Staff

Former Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville has accepted the coaching position with the Anaheim Ducks, according to multiple reports.

Chicago Stars' Mallory Swanson pregnant, expecting 1st child with Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson

CBS Chicago (Sports) 5/8 5:12A CBS Chicago

U.S. women's national team forward Mallory Swanson is expecting her first child with husband Dansby Swanson, shortstop for the Chicago Cubs. The couple announced the pregnancy on Instagram , with Mallory Swanson captioning a series of photos,...

Pirates fan who fell from PNC Park stands is recovering "ahead of schedule," doctors and family say

CBS Chicago (Sports) 5/7 8:09A Garrett Behanna

Family members of Kavan Markwood, the Pittsburgh Pirates fan who fell 21 feet from his seat in right field onto the warning track at PNC Park last week, and Allegheny General Hospital Chief Medical...

Cubs place Shota Imanaga on 15-day injured list with hamstring ailment

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/5 10:08A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs have placed starting pitcher Shota Imanaga on the 15-day injured list, dealing another blow to their rotation.