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Back in 2018, one of the more important football games of the modern era took place when the Los Angeles Rams took on the Chicago Bears. On that Sunday night, it was Sean McVay’s offense going up against Vic Fangio’s defense. The Rams had scored 30 or more points in 10 of their previous 12 […]
The first three days of this week have flown by. I wonder how the days between now and when the Bears kick off on Sunday will go. Cornerback Kyler Gordon wasn’t on the first Bears injury report of the week, which brough a smile and sense of relief. When healthy, Gordon is an impact defender who can cover in man and zone, help in run support, and occasionally blitz the quarterback. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see much of Gordon this year because of a variety of injuries. And when he ...
There were seven new head coaches in the NFL in 2025. Some are still enjoying big success, while others fell hard. Let’s review, presented in alphabetical order of the franchises: Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson was considered the top prize in this class and he has shown why. The Bears went from worst to win as […]
Bundle up, it’s about to get really cold. The fanbase will be anything but as they are hyped up to watch the Chicago Bears in the divisional round of the playoffs. The city has been buzzing ever since the team overcame an 18-point deficit to eliminate their rivals and advance in the playoffs. This week […]
The son of Brian Morabito, who played baseball for James Madison University when he attended the school in the late-80s and early-90s, and the nephew of John Morabito, who played baseball at Wake Forest University and was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 1987, playing professionally for a year, Nick Morabito took to baseball […]
With all the infield rumors swirling and the Red Sox third base situation thrown in flux in the aftermath of Alex Bregman signing with the Cubs, Marcello Mayer’s role grows more interesting. He’s never played more than 91 games in a season, but boy does he look the part defensively whether you play him at […]
Earlier this week, Darren Dreger reported the now rebuilding Vancouver Canucks are now actually potentially listening to calls on center Elias Pettersson . The 27-year-old “star” is signed to a massive contract that carries an $11.6 million cap hit through the 2031-32 season. He put up a career high 102 points during the 2022-23 season, but has seen his production go down in the subsequent seasons. He appeared in only 64 games and scored only 15 goals last year. Whenever there’s a bi...
Get ready for a wave of new Chicago Cubs prospects. Starting today, Major League Baseball organizations may finally make officially official the deals they’ve wink-wink had in place, in some cases, for years. International amateurs are eligible to sign for a portion of each club’s allotted (and hard-capped) bonus pool, officially becoming professional baseball players. Although this period runs through December 15, most of the top prospects will sign today. Moreover, the Chicago Cubs...
Just curious, do you know what the Los Angeles Rams win/loss record is against Caleb Williams? It’s 0-1. That’s right, Williams beat the Rams last year in his rookie season, and he’s 1-0 vs. the Rams, Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay. So, I ask, how do the Rams beat the Bears this weekend? If Williams […]
Eric AdlerRight-Handed Relief Pitcher6´2´´210 poundsAge: 252023 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 412024 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 332025 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 362025 High Level Charlotte (AAA)Age relative to high level -3.3 yearsSSS rank among all right-handed relievers in the system 10Overall 2025 MiLB stats (AA/AAA) 3-5 ⚾️ 1 SV ⚾️ 34 games (1 […]
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS How a system change made the Blackhawks’ penalty kill one of the NHL’s best units ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks stalwart Connor Murphy has become a true Chicagoan — but for how much longer? ( Athletic ) Bedard is back at Blackhawks practice after illness — and Nazar gets in some work ( Tribune ) Nick Lardis is getting more comfortable with the Blackhawks after call up: “It feels a little more normal”...
Over the weekend, the Chicago Cubs made a free-agent splash that they haven’t made in some time when they signed third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal. It is the largest contract by average annual value in the Cubs’ history, and the third-largest in terms of total value, behind the eight-year deal […]
I understand that the Cubs and the Giants are or have been ‘engaged’. I wish them long happy lives together. But I don’t think Nico Hoerner will be the ring-bearer. The idea has mileage because reputable people have talked about it, but the season was pretty silly before the meetings. I doubt Jeff Passan or […]
1927 Perhaps believing he had no gas left in tank after two straight poor seasons, the White Sox swapped starting pitcher Hollis “Sloppy” Thurston along with reliever Leo Magnum to the Washington Senators for Roger Peckinpaugh. Peckinpaugh was just two years removed from his AL MVP season, but, at nearly 36 years old, was at […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears CB Kyler Gordon thrilled about return vs. Packers, playing for ‘bigger stakes’ Gordon was greatly missed for the month he was out. Bears counting on DE Montez Sweat to even out fight vs. Rams’ offensive weapons Sweat has been playing his best ball of the season lately Ben Johnson: […]
The Los Angeles Rams visit the Chicago Bears on Sunday in the Divisional Round of the NFC playoffs, and the weather could play a factor. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CT, and according to weather.com, it may be as low as 5°F, which would make this the coldest game at Soldier Field this season. […]
The Utah Jazz couldn’t get it done against the Bulls in Chicago. And to make matters worse, I’m here to announce that school is back in session. On Brice Sensabaugh’s career night, Utah wasn’t able to finish the job and steal what would have been their second-straight W. Instead, they suffered the sting of defeat, […]
It’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hot spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. It’s good to see you. Everyone is welcome here. Come in out of the cold. We can check your coat for you. The hostess can seat you now. Bring your own beverage. […]
The Rams have been sliding backwards since they lost Kevin Dotson in the middle of their loss to the Seattle Seahawks, but Sean McVay is hopeful that the guard can return to action this Sunday against the Bears. McVay told reporters on Wednesday that Dotson intends to play, but he was listed as ‘limited’ for […]
Last year, White Sox position player rookies surpassed expectations beyond belief. Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero quickly grew into one of most dynamic catching platoons in the league and Colson Montgomery had an explosive debut month. Now, it’s Miguel Vargas’ turn. While it wasn’t quite the breakout season Sox fans would’ve wanted, Vargas rebounded from […]
As the Chicago Bears prepare to take on the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs this Sunday, the first official injury report of the week has been released. The Bears had a walk-thru practice on Wednesday, so participation is an estimation. The team listed just one player as DNP (did […]
Former Atlanta Braves infielder Vidal Bruján was claimed off waivers today by the Minnesota Twins. He had been designated for assignment by the Braves on January 8, 2026. Atlanta claimed Bruján, 27, off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on August 8, 2025, just days after he’d been claimed off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. He […]
FC Augsburg (15th in the Bundesliga) and Union Berlin (ninth) play at WWK ARENA on Thursday at 2:30 PM. Watch Bundesliga matches on Fubo! Use our link to sign up now. FC Augsburg vs. Union Berlin TV & Live Stream Info When: Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET Where: WWK ARENA in Augsburg, Germany TV: ESPN+ FC Augsburg’s Top Scorers Fabian Rieder is tops for FC Augsburg this season with three goals, and has five shots on goal. Mert Komur is another major scorer for FC...
The running game is at the heart of what Ben Johnson’s offensive scheme is all about. Unfortunately, it has struggled to gain traction of late. In the Bears’ playoff win against the Packers, Chicago’s offense mustered just 93 yards on the ground against Green Bay’s defense. The week prior, the rushing attack collected only 65 yards — which represented the fewerst ground yards gained by the offense this season. Don’t get me wrong. I love that quarterback Caleb Williams was able to air...
Fresh off a deceptively close road loss to a Houston Rockets team that felt like it was scrimmaging, the undermanned 18-21 Chicago Bulls are slated to play their second game in a back-to-back set. This time, they’ll face the 14-25 Utah Jazz, a decidedly inferior opponent. At least, the Jazz are inferior to Houston. It would behoove a Chicago squad missing its best player in point guard Josh Giddey , its best rim protector in center Zach Collins , and (probably) its second-best player in s...