Plus: Pete Crow-Armstrong — with ‘more to prove’ — is eager to help Chicago Cubs start the postseason strong • ‘This is just the start’: Munetaka Murakami ready to lead Chicago White Sox in his 1st MLB postseason
Sports Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. During his 14- to 16-hour workdays this week, Case Keenum kept his phone on “do not disturb” mode. Only calls from two people were allowed: his wife Kimberly and Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson. “I’ll let you guess who called more,” Keenum said. The 38-year-old couldn’t help but crack a few jokes during his postgame media session after Monday night’s 27-7 victory over the Eagles. The pure absurdity of the moment had yet to really hit the journeyman quarterback. Bears quarterback Case Keenum celebrates after defeating the Eagles on Sept. 28, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) There was little expectation when the Bears brought Keenum to Chicago in April 2025 that he would actually play in a game. But this week was the perfect storm. Caleb Williams injured his hamstring last week. Tyson Bagent suffered a concussion and missed almost the entire week of practice. The Bears were forced to turn to Keenum for a primetime matchup. And Keenum delivered. | | | | Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts following a convincing and eye-opening Week 3 win for the Chicago Bears. | | | | | This postseason brings different expectations for the presumed National League MVP, though Pete Crow-Armstrong said he’s treating the playoffs as a clean slate. | | | | | After some second-half struggles, Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami had some big hits down the stretch. | | | | | The Chicago White Sox can help save baseball from the Houston Astros, a .500 team that can advance with a wild-card series win. | | | | | The Chicago Blackhawks open the 2026-27 season with a large pile of questions and not a lot of answers. | | | | | Player development will be key for Caleb Wilson and the Chicago Bulls in the 2026-27 season. | | | | | Dillon Thieneman and T.J. Edwards had interceptions, and Xavier Woods added a fumble recovery during a three-takeaway night for the Chicago Bears. | | | | | Matthew Boyd, who got the Game 1 start in last year’s wild-card series against the San Diego Padres, will again get the ball when the Chicago Cubs open their rematch Tuesday, this time at Petco Park. | | | |
