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Blackhawks center Connor Bedard celebrates after scoring a goal against the Kings on Oct. 26, 2025, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Connor Bedard signs a 5-year, $75 million extension with the Chicago Blackhawks through the 2030-31 season

Star center Connor Bedard on Saturday signed a five-year, $75 million contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks. The new deal goes through the 2030-31 season.

Former Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo carries the World Series trophy as the 2016 world champion team is honored before a game against the Twins on July 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Celebrating the 2016 Chicago Cubs never gets old at Wrigley Field, even as the players do

The 2016 Cubs championship team stands as confetti falls to end the Champions Gate dedication ceremony at Gallagher Way outside Wrigley Field before a Cubs-Twins game Saturday, July 18, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs Champions Gate dedication ceremony at Gallagher Way

Bears defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg (96) catches his breath during rookie minicamp May 8, 2026, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears rookie outlook: Jordan van den Berg ‘took the long road’ to NFL. Can he crack the DT rotation?

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami warms up ahead of a game against the Blue Jays on July 17, 2026, in Toronto. (Cole Burston/Getty)

How active will the Chicago White Sox be at the trade deadline? 3 questions facing the team in the 2nd half.

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Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears stadium property taxes and World Cup on Kevin Warren’s mind at Lake Forest event

Chicago Bears President/CEO Kevin Warren said the team is performing due diligence for a potential stadium in northwest Indiana, but he didn’t close the door on Arlington Heights either.

Chicago Cubs

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson pushes himself off the ground as blood appears on his lower lip after getting hit by the ball on a throw in the third inning against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Dansby Swanson takes a ball off his face — and the Chicago Cubs take one on the chin with 5-2 loss

The trouble started with a ball to the face of Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson. The squandered double-play chance led to a big inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 5-2 Cubs loss Friday.

Chicago White Sox

White Sox left fielder Sam Antonacci swings for a two-run home run in the second inning against the Blue Jays on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Toronto. (Cole Burston/Getty)

Chicago White Sox come out swinging after break with 12-4 rout to regain sole possession of 1st place

Sam Antonacci hit a two-run home run during a five-run second inning Friday, and the Chicago White Sox rolled to a 12-4 win against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Chicago Bulls

Bulls forward Caleb Wilson is guarded by the Grizzlies' Javon Small in the first half of an NBA Summer League game July 10, 2026, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

5 things we learned from Chicago Bulls’ 1st 3 summer league games, including Caleb Wilson’s desire to compete

After a week in Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League, the young Chicago Bulls are drawing both excitement and concern.

Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard looks down the ice in the first period against the Bruins on Jan. 17, 2026, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

3 ways the Chicago Blackhawks could address Connor Bedard’s absence — including a Patrick Kane return

The Chicago Blackhawks will be without star center Connor Bedard until November. Should they make a move to soften the blow or stay put?

Chicago Sky

Chicago Sky beat the Los Angeles Sparks 96-82 behind Sydney Taylor’s 19 points

Sydney Taylor hit four 3-pointers and scored 19 points, and the Chicago Sky beat Los Angeles 96-82 on Friday night as Nneka Ogwumike became the Sparks' career scoring leader.

Soccer

Fifa Laopakdee walks off the 17th tee during a practice round for the British Open at Royal Birkdale on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Southport, England. (David Goldman/AP)

Fifa draws cheers at the British Open — and it has nothing to do with soccer

There have been roars of support for Fifa around the links of Royal Birkdale this week. No, not the heavily scrutinized soccer organization.

Bears stadium news

Governor Mike Braun speaks with Mitch Frazier, president of IBJ Media, during the Fireside Chat portion of the Innovate Northwest Indiana program held at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana, Wednesday July 8, 2026. This year was the fourth for the program that also featured a panel discussion of local politicians and business leaders. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says Hammond stadium for Chicago Bears is ‘in the red zone’

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discussed his Chicago Bears playbook Wednesday, saying the bid for a Hammond stadium is in the red zone.

College Sports

Illinois basketball targets Benet’s Edvardas Stasys, a fast-rising prospect with ‘opportunity of a lifetime’

Benet's Edvardas Stasys, a 6-foot-8 forward, is among several players in the Naperville area being recruited by Illinois.

High School Sports

Oswego East’s Danielle Stone (6) talks with a teammate against Oswego during a Suburban Prairie Conference game in Oswego on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Jeremy Toney / The Beacon-News)

Oswego East’s Danielle Stone. a flag football standout, commits to NIU for softball: ‘It’s a really good fit.’

Oswego East's Danielle Stone, a star quarterback/safety in flag football, commits to Northern Illinois as a catcher in softball.

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