Plus: Chicago White Sox — 1 strike from victory — lose 7-6 as AL Central lead tightens to a half-game • Chicago Bears Q&A: Was Kalif Raymond’s Week 1 showing a surprise? And what about the defense?
Sports Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. A tight National League wild-card race has created plenty of what-ifs for the Cubs, who squandered a three-run lead Tuesday night in a 6-3 loss to the Braves. | | | | The Chicago Cubs squandered a three-run lead they took into the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves, hurt by three two-run home runs in a 6-3 loss. | | | | | Brayan Rocchio hit a walk-off, two-run double in the ninth to give the Cleveland Guardians a 7-6 win over the Chicago White Sox. | | | | | Between elation for the offense and concern about the defense, there’s much to talk about. Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions weeky. | | | | | Connor Bedard — the No. 1 draft pick in 2023 — is now the youngest captain in the NHL, as well as the second-youngest captain in Chicago Blackhawks history. | | | | | Lucas Proudfoot, Gavin Hagan and Tim Hanrahan, who played for Northwestern, speak out for fired Providence coach Tyler Plantz. | | | | | Mike Ditka resurfaces in Chicago, while Bears coach Ben Johnson enjoys the fruits of early success. | | | | | The Chicago Blackhawks completed their prospect showcase, with players such as AJ Spellacy and Martin Misiak making the most of their ice time. | | | | | The weather forecast in Omaha, Neb. — where Triple-A Iowa has games scheduled — is putting a damper on rehab assignments for Chicago Cubs players. | | | |
