LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — Caleb Williams wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room Wednesday. In his first media availability since excerpts from Seth Wickersham's book American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback were released, Williams delivered a four-minute opening remark about the report, which claimed he and his dad Carl tried to avoid being drafted by the … [Read more...] about Caleb Williams addresses report on trying to avoid going to Bears
New Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill joins Wednesday’s WGN Morning News
CHICAGO — There's one thing everyone wants to know from Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill, who was named the 42nd head coach in franchise history last week and officially introduced by the team on Tuesday. When will the Blackhawks get back to the playoffs? Pat Tomasulo asked Blashill the "P" question when the new Blackhawks head coach stopped by the studio Wednesday to … [Read more...] about New Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill joins Wednesday’s WGN Morning News
White Sox look to break Mets’ home win streak
Chicago White Sox (17-38, fifth in the AL Central) vs. New York Mets (34-21, second in the NL East) New York; Wednesday, 12:10 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Shane Smith (1-3, 2.36 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 49 strikeouts); Mets: Griffin Canning (5-1, 2.88 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 47 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -253, White Sox +205; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM … [Read more...] about White Sox look to break Mets’ home win streak
Rockies look to break slide in game against the Cubs
Colorado Rockies (9-46, fifth in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (34-21, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Tanner Gordon (1-1, 4.38 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, nine strikeouts); Cubs: Matthew Boyd (4-2, 3.42 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 56 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -351, Rockies +277; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The … [Read more...] about Rockies look to break slide in game against the Cubs
Jeff Blashill expresses confidence in Blackhawks’ young core despite past struggles
CHICAGO (WGN) — For the first time since firing Joel Quenneville in 2018, the Chicago Blackhawks have hired a head coach with previous NHL experience in the same role. Jeff Blashill joins the Blackhawks after a stint as an assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Lightning following seven seasons where he unsuccessfully tried to lead the Detroit Red Wings out of a rebuild. For … [Read more...] about Jeff Blashill expresses confidence in Blackhawks’ young core despite past struggles