LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Anyone who watched the Lions offense last year knows Ben Johnson is creative. Drawing up plays isn't his only forte, though. Johnson wanted to be involved in the Bears annual Brian Piccolo Award ceremony because of what it means to the McCaskeys so, he decided to not only preside over the special occasion, but also recite a poem he helped write honoring … [Read more...] about Ben Johnson writes poem to honor Bears icon Brian Piccolo
Byron Buxton’s diving catch in the 9th inning seals the Twins’ 4-2 win over the struggling White Sox
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bailey Ober worked six strong innings to win his second straight start, Trevor Larnach hit a two-run homer and Byron Buxton made a diving catch to end the game and seal the Minnesota Twins' 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. The White Sox loaded the bases in the ninth inning on an infield single and two walks off Twins closer Jhoan Duran. … [Read more...] about Byron Buxton’s diving catch in the 9th inning seals the Twins’ 4-2 win over the struggling White Sox
Ian Happ hits walk-off winner as the Cubs rally past Dodgers 11-10
CHICAGO — Ian Happ hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs outlasted the Los Angeles Dodgers for a wild 11-10 victory on Tuesday night. The Cubs were down to their last out in the ninth when Miguel Amaya hit a solo homer off Tanner Scott that landed in the basket in center field, sending a charge through the crowd of 36,425 at Wrigley … [Read more...] about Ian Happ hits walk-off winner as the Cubs rally past Dodgers 11-10
An inside look at Esquire’s Brian O’Keefe and his profile of Bears QB Caleb Williams
CHICAGO (WGN) — Esquire's Brian O'Keefe recently profiled Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams as a part of the fashion magazine's "Mavericks of Sports" package, where they made him the cover athlete. Williams' combination of style, business acumen and mystery around his future in the NFL made him ideal for the feature, according to O'Keefe. "I would say Caleb really … [Read more...] about An inside look at Esquire’s Brian O’Keefe and his profile of Bears QB Caleb Williams
Walker Buehler’s strong start carries Red Sox past White Sox 4-2 on Patriots’ Day
BOSTON (AP) — Walker Buehler pitched seven strong innings, Kristian Campbell's base-loaded grounder rolled into right field for a two-run single and the Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Monday in Boston’s annual Patriots’ Day game. Rob Refsnyder added a solo homer over the Green Monster in the same direction where runners for the Boston Marathon go through Kenmore … [Read more...] about Walker Buehler’s strong start carries Red Sox past White Sox 4-2 on Patriots’ Day