Blackhawks European prospect update, 2/20: Kantserov, Frondell still shining
Two of the Blackhawks most interesting prospects continued their strong play.
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2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Hunter Harvey
Today we look at the Cubs’ new flamethrowing reliever, a former first-round pick (#22 overall in 2013 by Baltimore), who has been in The Show since 2019. Hunter Luke Harvey, son of former MLB reliever Bryan Harvey, came to the Cubs as a free agent, signing on New Year’s Eve, and is expected to take […]
Travis Smith returns to Las Vegas Raiders defensive line
Role: Defensive Line Coach Previous Role: Defensive Run Game Coordinator & OLB Coach Previous Team: Tennessee Titans Age: 39 The Raiders officially announced the return of DL coach Travis Smith, who returned to Las Vegas after roughly 5 years away from the franchise with the Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans. Smith, who was slated to […]
Here’s a complete schedule of where you can watch or listen to Cubs Spring Training games
As you know, Marquee Sports Network has cut back on its live game coverage this spring. The Score, now also on FM 104.3 in the Chicago area, will carry some games as well, but radio and TV coverage overlap for some dates. I’m here to tell you that of the 33 Cubs games this spring […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Roster Turnover: Is a linebacker overhaul coming?
The Chicago Bears’ defense is in need of some pass rush help, but there’s a real chance the linebacker corps receives the biggest makeover on the roster. One player has already been cut, another seems likely, and a third suffered a serious injury two months ago. Here’s how the Bears are currently set in their linebacker room. […]
Projecting the White Sox Opening Day starting rotation
Rotation battles aren’t always super-interesting when you’re projected to threaten triple-digit losses for the fourth straight year. But they’re always happening! Here are some thoughts and ideas about how the spring might change what this year’s Opening Day starting five looks like. Absolute, 100% Locks Shane SmithIn a way, Smith is the reason for this […]
Revisiting the Bears 2025 Draft: 5th Round – Pick 169
We all know it takes more than a single season to accurately assess the success of any draft class. Our own Josh Sunderbruch does a phenomenal job of explaining why this is and looking back at a more reasonable benchmark. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a moment to look back and see how […]
Friday Morning Bag Skate 2-20-26
Don’t forget to join in the community vote for the midseason Top 25 Under 25 rankings! This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks NCAA/USHL prospect update, 2/19: Mustard and Sumpf taking steps forward ( SCH ) Why Spencer Knight believes an illness gave him valuable experience ( Sun-Times ) Foligno committed to Blackhawks but unsure how personal future will unfold ( Athletic ) Blackhawks CHL prospect update, 2/18: Pridham...
Chicao Cubs history unpacked — February 20
The end of the College of Coaches and other feel-good stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Today in baseball history: […]
Who is your least favorite MLB team?
For me, there’s a clear answer here but it’s not the one you’re thinking. There’s division rivals and the historic, heated division races the Twins have had with the Tigers through the 2000s and White Sox in the late 2010s. There’s the Yankees, the source of Minnesota’s postseason misery for nearly two decades. The Dodgers […]
Ja’Kobe Walter looks ‘ready for the challenge,’ says Rajakovic after win
There might have been some post-All-Star break rust, but the Toronto Raptors took care of business on the road with a 110-101 win against the Chicago Bulls. The Raptors were able to hold Chicago at arm’s length for much of the game – they led by as much as 14 and Chicago never led by […]
Will Colts surprisingly no longer be the NFL’s only Indiana based team?
One of the major sports stories of Thursday was that Indiana lawmakers unanimously approved an Indiana Senate Bill, by a vote of 24-0, for a planned proposal that paves the way for the Chicago Bears to potentially have a brand new domed stadium built near Wolf Lake in Hammond, Indiana. Wolf Lake is roughly 22 […]
Bears release veteran LB Amen Ogbongbemiga
The Bears released linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga on Thursday. The team made the announcement official in a tweet from their Communications Department. Ogbongbemiga signed with the Bears on a one-year deal in 2024, and he was extended on a two-year, $5 million contract in 2025. This past season, he played in eight games and started in […]
Indianapolis Colts need attention from state too – and city! Bears not moving to Hammond yet!
Indianapolis Colts need attention from state too – and city! Bears not moving to Hammond yet!
Travis Smith’s biggest challenge as Las Vegas Raiders defensive line coach
Travis Smith is no stranger to the Silver & Black. His NFL coaching career began with the Oakland variant in 2012 as a defensive assistant and continued on 10 years with his final season a 2021 campaign with the Las Vegas version. And after three seasons as the Chicago Bears defensive line coach (2022-24) and […]
Blackhawks NCAA/USHL Prospect Update, 2/19: Mustard and Sumpf taking steps forward
To the college (and USHL) ranks we go!
The Bears are chasing the league’s latest trend in targeting new running backs
Running the football is back, baby. Don’t just take my word for it, either. We know, of course, that the NFL has become a passer-oriented league as the rules have changed and quarterbacks have become even more important to team success. That, in turn, has led a lot of people to dismiss building offense around […]
2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Ben Brown
Today we are looking at the talented but enigmatic right-hander. Ben Brown has had several lives as a Chicago Cub. He’s worked as a starter and a reliever, has ridden the Iowa bus often. His talent is undeniable, but he just doesn’t get people out as consistently as he or the Cubs would like. There […]
Former Miami Dolphins WR Isaiah Ford joins Bears coaching staff
A former Miami Dolphins 7th-round draft pick (237th overall) has decided to get into coaching. According to the Chicago Bears’ official site, Isaiah Ford will be joining Ben Johnson’s coaching staff for the 2026 NFL season. Ford, 30, played four seasons with the Miami Dolphins, catching 63 of 97 targets for 68 yards and 2 […]
Bulls 'direction' not determined by trades, but by Billy Donovan
will Donovan be interested in the team 'building', or being 'competitive'?
How Ousmane Dieng fits in with the Milwaukee Bucks
In a three-team trade with the Suns and the Bulls at the NBA trade deadline, the Milwaukee Bucks acquired forward Ousmane Dieng, jettisoning Amir Coffey and Cole Anthony. It was the third time in 24 hours before the deadline that Dieng had been traded. He was sent to Charlotte for Mason Plumlee, before being shipped […]
Chicago Bears 2026 Roster Turnover: The Specialists
The Chicago Bears’ special teams had some big moments in 2026, with Josh Blackwell winning NFC Player of the Week after his block in Las Vegas, and Cairo Santos winning it following his three field goals and onside kick performance against the Packers. And who can forget Jake Moody walking off the Commanders or Devin Duvernay’s last-minute […]
Fun with Cubs 2026 photo day
One of the rituals for Major League Baseball’s players every spring is to pose for team and media photographers. These shots get used in a variety of ways; you’re probably most used to seeing them on player pages on various websites, or in the pitcher previews I do here at BCB. If you think this […]
Second City Hockey’s midseason Top 25 Under 25 rankings: Community vote!
As first reported by Second City Hockey, the Olympics continue across the pond this week, which means we’re still without any Blackhawks hockey to discuss. Astute observers of this website will notice that we’ve already had some prospect updates run this week and we’ll finish our tour of the hockey world by the end of it. Next week, we’re going to do a midseason check in on our Top 25 Under 25 rankings. But why should we have all the fun? Instead of us hogging up all the ballot boxes, we’...
What’s the darkest possible outcome for the White Sox in 2026?
We’ve asked you to indulge in a “Maximum Fun” scenario, dreaming of Munetaka Murakami turning the South Loop into a home run derby and Noah Schultz making All-Stars look like they’re trying to hit a frisbee in a hurricane. It’s a nice change of pace. But we’re White Sox fans. We know that for every […]
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