Chance the Rapper, Ozzie Guillen join Savannah Bananas' social media fun

NBC Chicago (Sports) 8/17 5:33A James Neveau

The Savannah Bananas played two sold-out games at Chicago’s Rate Field this week, and they had plenty of help making the trip a memorable one.

Savannah Bananas sell out back-to-back Chicago games at Rate Field

CBS Chicago (Sports) 8/15 6:48A Sara Tenenbaum

The Savannah Bananas are in Chicago for the first time ever to play their signature Banana Ball against the Firefighters at Rate Field Friday. If you've never seen the Savannah Bananas play, it's unlike any baseball game you've ever seen . Instead...

UFC 319 coming to Chicago this weekend, with title on the line

NBC Chicago (Sports) 8/14 10:08A NBC Chicago Staff

UFC will host a pay-per-view event at Chicago’s United Center, with a middleweight title bout highlighting the card.

Owen Caissie officially called up, in Cubs' starting lineup for Thursday's game

NBC Chicago (Sports) 8/14 8:26A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs have officially called up top prospect Owen Caissie, and will have him in their starting lineup Thursday.

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya injures left ankle stepping on first base, carted off field

CBS Chicago (Sports) 8/14 6:44A CBS Chicago

One day after returning from a lengthy absence, Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya is headed right back to the injured list after spraining his left ankle stepping on first base Wednesday night against Toronto . Amaya was carted off the field...

Cubs top prospect Owen Caissie called up after Miguel Amaya injury: Report

NBC Chicago (Sports) 8/13 7:11P James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs are preparing to call up top prospect Owen Caissie after Miguel Amaya was injured in Wednesday’s game, a new report says.

Pete Crow-Armstrong's struggles highlight Cubs' recent rough stretch

NBC Chicago (Sports) 8/13 9:25A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs have scuffled through the month of August so far, with Pete Crow-Armstrong’s struggles at the plate reflective of most of his teammates.

Chicago Bears' starters, including Caleb Williams, to play Sunday

NBC Chicago (Sports) 8/13 8:53A NBC Chicago Staff

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said quarterback Caleb Williams and other starters will play vs. the Buffalo Bills Sunday.

White Sox roster moves: Martín Pérez back, Cam Booser optioned

NBC Chicago (Sports) 8/13 8:20A James Neveau

The Chicago White Sox made a series of roster moves prior to their series finale vs. the Tigers, including reinstating Martín Pérez from the IL.

Clarendon Hills hosting watch party for Little League World Series debut

CBS Chicago (Sports) 8/13 5:00A Ryan Baker

The village of Clarendon Hills, Illinois, is hosting a big watch party for their hometown team on Wednesday as they play in the Little League World Series. The Clarendon Hills Little League baseball team earned their first trip to the Little...

Cubs to host public tribute for Ryne Sandberg at Gallagher Way outside Wrigley Field on Aug. 22

CBS Chicago (Sports) 8/12 8:28A Todd Feurer

The Cubs will honor late Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg later this month at Wrigley Field, following his death in July. Sandberg, 65, dies on July 28 after a battle with prostate cancer. The team will host a public tribute to Sandberg on Aug. 22,...

Dana White says UFC will host first-ever White House fight on July 4: "It is definitely going to...

CBS Chicago (Sports) 8/12 4:42A Analisa Novak

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will stage a historic fight at the White House on July 4, 2026, marking America's 250th birthday with what would be the first professional mixed martial arts event ever held at the presidential residence, UFC...

Alexander Mattison suffers season-ending injury vs. Bears: Report

NBC Chicago (Sports) 8/11 7:09A NBC Chicago Staff

Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison will miss the 2025 NFL season after suffering an injury against the Chicago Bears, a new report says.

‘Expedited review' gives Cairo Santos chance to boot long field goal

NBC Chicago (Sports) 8/10 8:42A NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago Bears were able to pull within a 14-10 margin of the Miami Dolphins at halftime, and it was helped along by the league's "expedited review" rule.

Chicago Bears' jersey patch makes debut, but what does it mean?

NBC Chicago (Sports) 8/10 6:44A James Neveau

The Chicago Bears will make their preseason debut Sunday, as will a new patch featured prominently on their jerseys.