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Sports Monday, April 27, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. The Bears’ 2026 draft class is complete. Along with selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieleman with the No. 25 pick, they added six more players they hope will make an impact. The Bears also signed several undrafted free agents, including a
"squirrely" wide receiver and a quarterback from Louisville. New Bears safety Dillon Thieneman poses for a photograph after being introduced at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on April 24,
2026. Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) But wait, there's more! Here's a look at how the Bears' NFC North foes fared in the draft — Packers, Vikings and Lions — as well as a recap of Chicago-area players selected over the three-day event. Today’s eNewspaper edition | Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History | | | | As they head to San Diego for a three-game set, here are three takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ series loss to the defending World Series champions. | | | | | The Chicago White Sox Sox hit .121 (4-for-33) with runners in scoring position for the entire series against the Washington Nationals. | | | | | With their winning streak at 10 games on Saturday, the Chicago Cubs had their longest early-season streak since an 11-game stretch in 1970. Here’s a look at how that streak went. | | | | | How much will the Chicago Bears’ top draft picks contribute as rookies in 2026? Here’s a look at what their roles might be on coach Ben Johnson’s team. | | | | | Dillon Thieneman’s foresight — seeing where he needed to be, not where he was — set him on a path to being drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bears. | | | | | Green Bay’s confidence in its returning players was evident from the way the Packers approached this week’s NFL draft. | | | |
