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Nico Hoerner reportedly agreed to a six-year, $141M extension with the Cubs, pending a physical. The move locks the 28-year-old into Chicago’s core.
Tennessee outmuscled Iowa State 76-62 at the United Center, using rebounding and interior defense to reach the Elite Eight. The Vols' frontcourt logged two double-doubles.
Jason Heyward is retiring after 16 MLB seasons, leaving as a five‑time Gold Glove winner and 2016 World Series champion. His career began with a homer in his first at‑bat.
Opening Day at Wrigley Field is Thursday with first pitch at 1:20 p.m. Plan for early gates, extra transit and possible rain.
The Cubs are reported to be finalizing a long‑term extension with Pete Crow‑Armstrong after his breakout 2025 season. The deal would keep the young Gold Glove center fielder in Chicago for years.
Tennessee edged No. 3 Virginia 79-72 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, advancing to a fourth straight Sweet 16. The Vols now head to Chicago to face Iowa State next weekend.
Anton Frondell is expected to debut for the Blackhawks this week after his Swedish season ended. His first NHL games could be a decisive test for Chicago's rebuild.
Colorado clinched a playoff spot with a 4-1 road win in Chicago as MacKinnon and Necas paced the Avalanche.
Start times, streaming options and road‑closure details for Chicago's Shamrock Shuffle this Sunday.
Marquee Sports Network returned to Hulu + Live TV in the Cubs market, and its DTC stream is now purchasable on Prime Video, widening viewing options ahead of Opening Day.
Devin Bush reportedly agreed to a three-year, $30M deal with the Chicago Bears after a breakout 2025 season. The signing fills a vacancy in the middle of the defense.
A report claimed Nico Hoerner was sent to Seattle for three prospects, but neither the Cubs, the Mariners nor MLB have confirmed the deal.
The Chicago Bears will raise season-ticket prices by an average of 13.5% for 2026, citing market research, heavier home scheduling and ongoing stadium planning.
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