The connection and chemistry of Jay Cutler to Brandon Marshall has been the talk of Bears training practices with plenty of oohs and ahs from the Bourbonnais crowds. It has been decades since Chicago Bear fans have seen the caliber of a player like Pro-Bowler Marshall at that position. Here's a look at who to watch as the Bears' pre-season gets underway.
Critics have razzed Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng for competing in the Olympics on behalf of Great Britain. But Deng tells WBEZ that he wanted to give back to a country that gave him and his family more than they could ever hope for.
If you are watching the Olympics you have plenty of company, including some of Chicago's favorite pro-athletes. Some are watching their friends and others are just sports junkies.
It didn’t seem possible just a few years ago, but Jeff Samardzija appears to be one of the anchors of the Cubs' pitching staff. Now, with players like Ryan Dempster and Paul Maholm gone, he will have to shoulder more of the load.
The baseball trading deadline is 3 p.m. and the Cubs have more possible deals to make after a bizzare evening. The White Sox made three moves the past few weeks so they may be silent, but you never know.
If you have more than 3,000 hours to spare in the next two weeks or so, there will be plenty of sports to choose from – but it may be a challenge to figure out what events are playing when and how to prioritize. Here are some suggestions.