Cubs postseason ticket lottery still open after team clinches playoff spot

NBC Chicago (Sports) 9/18 8:18A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs will be in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, and fans are being offered a chance to enter the team’s postseason ticket lottery.

When do the MLB playoffs start? What to know as Cubs reach postseason

NBC Chicago (Sports) 9/18 7:37A

The Chicago Cubs have 10 games left in the regular season, but they already know they’ll be playing in the postseason after clinching a playoff spot Wednesday.

Cubs clinch playoff spot for first time since 2020 season

NBC Chicago (Sports) 9/17 9:55A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs are headed back to the playoffs for the first time in five years after beating the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday.

What is the Cubs' magic number, and can they clinch a playoff spot today?

NBC Chicago (Sports) 9/17 6:39A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs come into action on Wednesday with a chance to clinch a playoff spot, something they haven't done in five seasons.

Lottery for Cubs playoff tickets now open as season draws to a close

NBC Chicago (Sports) 9/15 8:23A James Neveau

With the Chicago Cubs on the verge of clinching a playoff spot for the first time in five years, the team’s postseason ticket lottery is now open.

Bears fan vowed to run a mile for every point the team loses by. Then Sunday happened

NBC Chicago (Sports) 9/15 6:38A

A Chicago Bears fan who promised to run a mile for every point the team loses by each week had his work cut out for him after Sunday's 52-21 loss.

Detroit Lions use incredible ‘stumble bum' celebration vs. Bears

NBC Chicago (Sports) 9/14 8:42A James Neveau

The Chicago Bears had a bit of déjà vu during their game against the Detroit Lions thanks to a celebration that called back to an iconic play from last season.

Bears inactives: Jaylon Johnson, Grady Jarrett status updates

NBC Chicago (Sports) 9/14 6:10A James Neveau

The Chicago Bears will try to right the ship after a rough Week 1 loss, and they’ll be facing the Detroit Lions at Ford Field Sunday.

How to watch Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions game for Week 2

CBS Chicago (Sports) 9/14 5:49A Eric Henderson

The Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. There are a number of ways fans can watch and stream Sunday's game. Both teams are coming off a rough first game, with the Bears falling to...

Blackhawks solidify goaltending future by signing Spencer Knight to 3-year, $17.5M extension

CBS Chicago (Sports) 9/13 8:09A The Associated Press

The rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks are counting on Spencer Knight to become their long-term starter after signing the goalie to a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension on Saturday. The 24-year-old Knight has one more year left on his...

Anthony Rizzo to retire with Chicago Cubs, join the team in a new role

NBC Chicago (Sports) 9/10 5:47A Alex Dvorak

Anthony Rizzo is returning to the Cubs, but in a new way.

Anthony Rizzo to retire from Major League Baseball, return to Cubs as team ambassador

CBS Chicago (Sports) 9/10 4:42A Adam Harrington

Former Chicago Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo announced Wednesday that he will be retiring from Major League Baseball after 14 seasons. Rizzo, who has not played in the 2025 season, will retire officially as a member of the Cubs on Saturday. He most...

Illinois' football home is now Gies Memorial Stadium after alumnus makes $100M donation

CBS Chicago (Sports) 9/10 3:31A CBS Chicago

Illinois' football stadium will be known as Gies Memorial Stadium after alumnus and philanthropist Larry Gies made a $100 million donation to the school's athletic department. The school announced Tuesday the gift is the largest in the athletic...

Cubs playoff primer: NL wild card standings, how the MLB playoffs work, and more

NBC Chicago (Sports) 9/9 7:25A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs are trying to make the MLB playoffs for the first time since 2020, and the NL wild card race is coming into focus.

Arlington Heights mayor releases letter to residents after Bears' game-day stadium update

NBC Chicago (Sports) 9/9 6:57A James Neveau and Alex Dvorak

The mayor of Arlington Heights released a letter to residents Tuesday, one day after Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren unveiled an update on the team's stadium transition.