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Sports Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. Lindsey Vonn is “confident” she can compete at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with a torn ACL from a crash four days ago. Vonn said
on Tuesday the damage to her left knee was a “completely ruptured” ACL, bone bruising, “plus meniscal damage.” After three days of physical therapy and doctors’ advice, Vonn tried skiing on Tuesday. She did not appear to be limping as she entered and exited a news conference. Lindsey Vonn smiles during a press conference by the U.S. ski team at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair) “My knee is not swollen, and with the help of a knee brace, I
am confident that I can compete on Sunday,” Vonn said. “So this is not obviously what I had hoped for. I know what my chances were before the crash and I know my chances aren’t the same as it stands today but I know there’s still a chance. And as long as there’s a chance, I will try. I will do everything in my power to be in the starting gate.” Today’s eNewspaper edition | Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History | | | | Moving away from Nikola Vučević signalled the closing of a chapter for the Chicago Bulls. The center was the first acquisition of the 2021 roster rebuild. | | | | | The Chicago Bulls finally give Nikola Vučević his escape, while Northwestern delays its new stadium and the White Sox introduce their new secret weapon — a bidet. | | | | | Will the Chicago Bears have an overseas game next season? Would a trade for Maxx Crosby make sense? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions. | | | | | Rod Strickland became one of just five DePaul men’s basketball players to have his jersey retired. | | | | | Northwestern will play five home games at the new $862 million Ryan Field in 2026, with the first two played at Martin Stadium on the lakefront. | | | | | The 2025 season will be one of great transition for the Chicago Bears. So who does what exactly at Halas Hall? Here’s a look at many of the notable names. | | | |
