Ryne Sandberg statue's sculptor calls him "a hero you wanted to meet" after Cubs legend's death

CBS Chicago (Sports) 7/29 4:53A Asal Rezaei

The sports world joined Cubs fans from around the globe on Tuesday to mourn baseball legend Ryne Sandberg, who passed away Monday at the age of 65, following a battle with prostate cancer. People have gathered around Wrigley Field since his death...

Bulls and coach Billy Donovan agree to a contract extension

NBC Chicago (Sports) 7/27 11:38A Andrew Seligman / The Associated

The Chicago Bulls and coach Billy Donovan have agreed to a contract extension, the team said Sunday. The team did not reveal the length or financial terms of the contract. Donovan has a 195-205 record with one playoff appearance in five seasons...

Billy Donovan signs multi-year contract extension with Chicago Bulls, report says

CBS Chicago (Sports) 7/27 10:04A Ryan Baker

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan signed a multi-year contract extension Sunday and will remain coach of the Bulls for the foreseeable future, per ESPN . Donovan enters his sixth season as the coach of the Bulls, going 195-205 in his first...

Cubs name starting pitcher for series finale vs. White Sox

NBC Chicago (Sports) 7/27 6:36A James Neveau

After getting roughed up in his last outing, Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown will try to right the ship against the Chicago White Sox Sunday.

Crestwood Collegiate League gives athletes opportunity to compete at college level

CBS Chicago (Sports) 7/27 5:43A Matt Zahn

A relatively new baseball league is hitting ballparks around Chicago's South Side and southwest suburbs. It's certainly not the first summer league for college or college-bound players, but it's definitely not the same as the others. "Man, it's...

Chicago Bears new head coach Ben Johnson holds first training camp

CBS Chicago (Sports) 7/23 8:53A Matt Zahn

The Chicago Bears held their first practice of new head coach Ben Johnson's first training camp at Halas Hall Tuesday. There was no sign of rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III. The second-round pick missed most of the offseason program with a...

Chicago Bears roster news: Tre Flowers, Tanoh Kpassagnon signed

NBC Chicago (Sports) 7/22 7:59A James Neveau

The Chicago Bears made a series of roster moves Tuesday, signing defensive back Tre Flowers and defensive lineman Tanoh Kpassagnon.

Cubs' hot start lands them in elite company in franchise history

NBC Chicago (Sports) 7/20 8:49A NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Boston Red Sox Saturday at Wrigley Field for the second straight day, and the win landed the team in a remarkable spot.

Ruth Chepngetich, Chicago marathon winner and world record holder, suspended for positive doping...

CBS Chicago (Sports) 7/17 8:11A CBS Chicago

Women's marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich was provisionally suspended for a positive doping test on Thursday. Track and field's Athletics Integrity Unit said Chepngetich tested positive for a banned diuretic and masking agent in March...

Caitlin Clark could be sidelined again with another injury heading into All-Star weekend

CBS Chicago (Sports) 7/16 5:56A CBS Chicago

The Indiana Fever might be without star guard Caitlin Clark again for a bit after she injured her groin Tuesday night late in a win over the Connecticut Sun. It will be a busy week for the league's young star if she can play. Clark and the Fever...

Blackhawks sign 1st-round pick Anton Frondell to NHL contract

NBC Chicago (Sports) 7/15 10:12A James Neveau

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed No. 3-overall draft pick Anton Frondell to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Cubs' Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong take center stage at MLB All-Star Game

NBC Chicago (Sports) 7/15 9:56A NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago Cubs sent three players to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta, and two of them will be in action on Tuesday night.

Cubs stop Yankees' 5-game win streak with 5-2 victory

CBS Chicago (Sports) 7/12 10:46A CBS Chicago

Chicago's Matthew Boyd won a matchup of All-Star left-handers as Max Fried left early because of yet another blister on his pitching hand, and the Cubs stopped the New York Yankees' five-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory on Saturday. Aaron...

Angel Reese earns eighth-straight double-double as Sky beats Lynx 87-81

CBS Chicago (Sports) 7/12 10:37A CBS Chicago

Ariel Atkins scored 27 points, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso each had a double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 87-81 on Saturday. Reese had 19 points and 11 rebounds her eighth...

Cubs roster moves: Brooks Kriske recalled, Jordan Wicks sent to Iowa

NBC Chicago (Sports) 7/12 7:02A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs made a pair of roster moves prior to Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees, recalling pitcher Brooks Kriske from Triple-A Iowa.