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The world of Chicago sports had its ups and downs over the weekend: The Cubs named Dale Sveum as the new manager, the Blackhawks lost twice and the Bears won their fifth-straight game with a victory against San Diego Chargers.

Updated at: 2:12pm on 11/21/2111Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has a broken thumb on his right throwing hand and will undergo surgery, a major blow for a team contending for a playoff spot in the NFC.Coach Lovie Smith said Cutler will be out "for an extended time" but expects to get h

The Chicago Bulls are trying to keep their fans happy in the midst of the NBA lockout. So they're taking the Bull's six championship trophies from the 1990s on their first public tour.

Charles Barkley Getting into the Bulls when they start looking good for the postseason and only then Hating the Heat and the Lakers The Luv-A-Bulls Having a sport to watch when hockey and football are over Having a reason to hear "Whoomp! (There It Is)"

As news breaks today about the possibility of no 2011/2012 NBA season due to labor strife between players and owners, I started to think more about what businesses might be affected by no Chicago basketball. Vendors, hotels and local businesses will definitely be impacted. But who else?

With the Bears and Blackhawks in regular-season mode, those wanting some intense playoff action had to look elsewhere. How about the world of chess? The Chicago Blaze will play their semi-final match Monday against the Los Angles Vibe.