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nytimes.com
nytimes.com > athletic > 6930218 > 12/31/2025 > bears-gm-ryan-poles-report-card

Ryan Poles’ 2025 report card: How the Bears GM helped change Chicago’s trajectory

2+ hour, 41+ min ago  (1658+ words) Bears general manager Ryan Poles, center, oversaw a major upgrade of the coaching staff this year, most notably with head coach Ben Johnson, right, and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, left. Kamil Krzaczynski / Imagn Images LAKE FOREST, Ill. "When the clock struck…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6877173 > 12/09/2025 > chicago-white-sox-first-pick-2026-mlb-draft-lottery

Chicago White Sox land No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft

Chicago White Sox land No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft3+ week, 1+ day ago  (358+ words) Hall of Famer Harold Baines and White Sox GM Chris Getz celebrate the No. 1 pick. John Raoux / Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. " The Chicago White Sox won the rights to the top pick in baseball's amateur draft for only the third…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6846409 > 11/29/2025 > chicago-bears-win-philadelphia

How the Chicago Bears’ stunner in Philadelphia turned them into the NFL’s hottest team

How the Chicago Bears’ stunner in Philadelphia turned them into the NFL’s hottest team1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1151+ words) Caleb Williams and the Bears upset the Eagles on Friday for their ninth win in 10 games. Next up: a trip to Green Bay with first place in the NFC North at stake. Bill Streicher / Imagn Images PHILADELPHIA " Postgame vibes like…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6829184 > 11/22/2025 > bears-tremaine-edmunds-injured-reserve-linebackers-steelers

Bears place Tremaine Edmunds on injured reserve; Chicago down top 3 LBs vs. Steelers

Bears place Tremaine Edmunds on injured reserve; Chicago down top 3 LBs vs. Steelers1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (451+ words) Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds will miss Chicago's next four games. Ian Maule / Getty Images A depleted Chicago Bears defense suffered another big blow Saturday afternoon when the team moved starting linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to injured reserve. There is no official…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6798741 > 11/12/2025 > chicago-blackhawks-attendance-2025-26-season

Do the Chicago Blackhawks have an attendance problem this season?

Do the Chicago Blackhawks have an attendance problem this season?1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (333+ words) There are some possible explanations for why the Blackhawks have drawn fewer fans this season. Are larger numbers in sight? Michael Reaves / Getty Images CHICAGO " Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno glances into the stands like most players during games. It's…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6778430 > 11/05/2025 > bears-ben-johnson-midseason-hope

After a wild win and a minor trade, where do the Chicago Bears go from here?

After a wild win and a minor trade, where do the Chicago Bears go from here?1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1144+ words) The Bears' ability to win tight games in the fourth quarter is giving quarterback Caleb Williams and company a lot of confidence heading into the second half of the season. Dylan Buell / Getty Images The Chicago Bears made a big…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6758081 > 10/29/2025 > bears-red-zone-struggles-caleb-williams

What’s gone wrong for the Chicago Bears in the red zone? Plenty

What’s gone wrong for the Chicago Bears in the red zone? Plenty2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1691+ words) Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has improved from his rookie season, but his numbers drop when the Bears reach the red zone. Scott Taetsch / Getty Images Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams made an observation after the 30-16 road loss to the Baltimore…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6744308 > 10/24/2025 > blackhawks-rebuild-nhl-draft

Why the Chicago Blackhawks aren’t sweating their next NHL Draft slot

Why the Chicago Blackhawks aren’t sweating their next NHL Draft slot2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (207+ words) The Blackhawks are off to a shockingly good 4-2-2 start to the 2025-26 season. Mike Carlson / Getty Images There was no reason to believe the Chicago Blackhawks were going to be better than the 31st or 32nd team in the NHL this season. Based…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6720666 > 10/16/2025 > chicago-bulls-2025-26-tv-streaming-schedule-info-nba

Chicago Bulls 2025-26 streaming and schedule info: How to see red amid NBA broadcast changes

Chicago Bulls 2025-26 streaming and schedule info: How to see red amid NBA broadcast changes2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (880+ words) Coby White and the Bulls aim to win a playoff series for the first time since 2015. Luke Hales / Getty Images Stuck in a holding pattern of their own design, the Chicago Bulls have won between 39 and 46 games in each of…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6709235 > 10/11/2025 > ohio-state-illinois-score-result-football

Ohio State thumps Illinois: No. 1 Buckeyes cruise even if imperfect, plus more takeaways

Ohio State thumps Illinois: No. 1 Buckeyes cruise even if imperfect, plus more takeaways2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (645+ words) Kayden McDonald and Ohio State forced three turnovers in its 34-16 win at Illinois. Ron Johnson / Imagn Images CHAMPAIGN, Ill. " Top-ranked Ohio State made relatively quick work of No. 17 Illinois in front of a sold-out crowd at Memorial Stadium, beating the Illini…...