Cheryl Raye-Stout argues that the overwhelming success of American women at the London Summer Games truly made these the "Title IX Olympics."

It’s the pre-season; losses don't matter. Let's talk about what does matter: Brian Urlacher's knee and protecting QB Jay Cutler.

White Sox designated hitter Adam Dunn is only a few slugs away from reaching 400 career home runs. Dunn is one of several reasons why the White Sox are headed in the direction of the playoffs.  

Are you still in an Olympic coma this morning? Before you move on completely, we have this look back at some key moments from the games. 

The dog days of summer don’t have to be all bad. This weekend is a sports fanatic's heaven.

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.