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Bears defensive back Beanie Bishop Jr. runs after making his second interception of the game in the fourth quarter against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

5 takeaways from Chicago Bears’ 34-10 preseason win, including Tyson Bagent’s day and defense’s splash plays

The Chicago Bears took a while to get on track, but they found their stride and rolled to a 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns in their preseason opener Saturday.

Bears center Logan Jones (54) sets the ball before a play in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

How a visit from Yankees icon Derek Jeter inspired Chicago Bears rookies ahead of their preseason debuts

Cardinals left fielder Joshua Báez signals the No. 3 after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Cubs on Aug. 15, 2026, at Wrigley Field. It was Báez's third home run in his major-league debut. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Joshua Báez makes history at Chicago Cubs’ expense with 3 HRs in his MLB debut in St. Louis Cardinals’ 8-4 win

Outfielders Tristan Peters, left, and Braden Montgomery celebrate after a 4-3 win over the Tigers at Comerica Park on Aug. 15, 2026, in Detroit. (Duane Burleson/Getty)

Chicago White Sox win 2nd straight against Detroit Tigers for some breathing room in AL Central race

Illinois defensive back Xavier Scott intercepts a pass against Nebraska on Oct. 6, 2023, in Champaign. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

How 5th-year DBs Xavier Scott and Matthew Bailey worked their way back to lead an experienced Illini secondary

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Chicago Bears

Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker catches a pass during training camp at Halas Hall on July 29, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

10 Chicago Bears to watch in the preseason opener, including Jahdae Walker and Malik Muhammad II

Keep an eye on the wide receivers and defensive backs when the Chicago Bears host the Cleveland Browns in Saturday's preseason opener.

Chicago Cubs

Cubs starter Clay Holmes (25) high-fives teammates in the dugout after being removed in the seventh inning against the Cardinals on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Michael Reaves/Getty)

Arm and hammer: Clay Holmes’ stellar start in home debut and Seiya Suzuki’s 3-run HR fuel Chicago Cubs’ 3-0 win

Clay Holmes tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings and Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run home run, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.

Chicago White Sox

White Sox starter Davis Martin is held back by an umpire after hitting Reds first baseman Sal Stewart with a pitch in the third inning Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox place struggling starter Davis Martin on the 15-day IL with a blister on his right hand

The Chicago White Sox made several moves before Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers, including placing starter Davis Martin on the IL with a blister on his right middle finger.

The 1996 team that started the U.S. women’s 30-year Olympic dominance will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame along with Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and Chamique Holdsclaw.

Chicago Bulls

Bulls rookie forward Caleb Wilson looks on during the first half of a summer league game against the Grizzlies on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Ian Maule/AP)

Caleb Wilson finds relief — and hunger — from his Chicago Bulls summer league debut: ‘He’s hunting these guys’

Caleb Wilson wants to be great — and take the Chicago Bulls with him. The rookie's 35-point performance in his summer league debut was the first step.

Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks center Frank Nazar celebrates after scoring against the Jets on April 12, 2025, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

5 Chicago Blackhawks who need to step up in Connor Bedard’s absence, including Frank Nazar and Patrick Kane

Connor Bedard will miss the opening month of the Chicago Blackhawks season while recovering from left shoulder surgery. Who needs to perform while the star center is out?

High School Sports

Mount Carmel coach Jordan Lynch reacts after defeating Nazareth in the Class 7A state championship game at Northern Illinois's Huskie Stadium in DeKalb on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Brian O'Mahoney / Daily Southtown)

IHSA suspends coach Jordan Lynch for two practices, puts Mount Carmel football program on probation for season

Illinois High School Association sidelines Mount Carmel coach Jordan Lynch for two practices, places football program on probation.

Chicago Sky

A giant WNBA basketball is seen as people head toward an All-Star Game fan event July 23, 2026, at McCormick Place. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Column: When I think about transgender people in sports, I think about my friends

Despite the rabid fixation upon the concept of trans women in sports, those who beat the drum the loudest for exclusive policies rarely seem to care about trans people themselves.

Bears stadium news

Bears Chairman George McCaskey, left, and team President Kevin Warren arrive to speak at Halas Hall on Aug. 13, 2026, during training camp in Lake Forest. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears have had ‘minimal’ talks with Illinois legislators as stadium focus remains on Hammond

The Chicago Bears have had "minimal" discussions this summer with Illinois lawmakers as the team zeroes in on two potential stadium sites in northwest Indiana.

Soccer

Norway manager Martin Sjögren looks on from the sideline during a Women Euro 2022 match against Austria on July 15, 2022, in Brighton, England. (Alessandra Tarantino/AP file)

Last-place Chicago Stars fire coach Martin Sjögren and name Karina Báez as interim coach for rest of season

The Chicago Stars have dismissed coach Martin Sjögren after less than a season with the National Women’s Soccer League club, the team said Wednesday.

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