LAKE FOREST - The tight end is not going to be alone when he takes the field for the Bears in 2023. Robert Tonyan, a native of McHenry, will be joining four others on the team who are natives of the Chicago area: Linebacker T.J. Edwards (Lake Villa), tight end Cole Kmet (Lake Barrington), offensive lineman Doug Kramer Jr. (Hinsdale), and linebacker Jack Sanborn (Lake … [Read more...] about ‘Pressure is Good’: McHenry’s Robert Tonyan ready to add to Bears’ offense
White Sox name 2023 Opening Day starter
GLENDALE, Ariz. - For the first time since 2019, the White Sox will have a new starter for Opening Day, but it's hardly a surprise to anyone who has followed the club the last year. On Friday, manager Pedro Grifol officially named Dylan Cease their starting pitcher for their first game of the 2023 season against the Houston Astros on Thursday, March 30 at Minute Maid Park. … [Read more...] about White Sox name 2023 Opening Day starter
New burgers, beer bats, trophy room: See what’s new at Wrigley Field in 2023
CHICAGO - While there are many parts of the experience that don't change at the "Friendly Confines," there are always a few things that are new for every Cubs' season. That's the case again in 2023 as the club has made additions to Wrigley Field as a new home schedule is set to begin. Also in the Cubs’ opening weekend announcement is a few new additions to Wrigley … [Read more...] about New burgers, beer bats, trophy room: See what’s new at Wrigley Field in 2023
Bears sign linebacker Dylan Cole to one-year deal
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears are adding to their linebacker room by signing Dylan Cole to a one-year deal. Cole, 28, is a six-year veteran and spent the last two seasons with the Tennessee Titans. In 2022, he had a career-high eight starts and 64 tackles. He becomes the 10th free agent signing for Ryan Poles and company. When it opened, the Bears had no qualms adding to … [Read more...] about Bears sign linebacker Dylan Cole to one-year deal
Cubs will have a new opening day starter in 2023
MESA, Ariz. - As Opening Day nears for Major League Baseball, there is one choice for that game that every manager has to make: The starting pitcher. For the first time since 2019 for the Cubs, it will be someone other than Kyle Hendricks. On his Twitter account this week, Marcus Stroman announced that he's been named the starter for the Cubs' 2023 opening day game … [Read more...] about Cubs will have a new opening day starter in 2023
AP source: Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed jerseys
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys before Sunday's Pride Night game against Vancouver because of security concerns involving a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country. The decision was made by the NHL organization following discussions with security officials within and … [Read more...] about AP source: Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed jerseys
From QB to LB: T.J. Edwards’ road home to the Bears included a position change
CHICAGO – He’s not the first to complete the journey and he probably won’t be the last, either. But that doesn’t make what T.J. Edwards has done this week any less special, especially considering his path to being a linebacker for the Bears. That’s because the Lake Villa native’s road to joining his hometown team on a new three-year, $19 million contract began under center … [Read more...] about From QB to LB: T.J. Edwards’ road home to the Bears included a position change
WGN at 75: John Paxson reflects on his decades with the Bulls
As WGN TV celebrates 75 years, we’re looking back with a series of stories on the history and the memories. CHICAGO - He was there before the dynasty, during it, and then tried to create his own in the front office of the team. Since the mid-1980s, John Paxson has seen it all when it comes to the Chicago Bulls. … [Read more...] about WGN at 75: John Paxson reflects on his decades with the Bulls
Lonzo Ball will have a 3rd knee surgery, report says
CHICAGO - Once again, the worst-case scenario has come to pass for the Bulls' starting point guard, and it could cost him a lot of next season. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Lonzo Ball will undergo a third surgery on his left knee since January 2022, which was something that was floated earlier in March as he continues to experience pain. There is also a concern, … [Read more...] about Lonzo Ball will have a 3rd knee surgery, report says