Plus: Chicago White Sox hit 4 home runs to beat Kansas City Royals and stay 1 game behind Cleveland Guardians • Chicago Cubs try to plot the rotation after 12-inning loss — and lefty Justin Steele could return this weekend
Sports Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. This city loves its tough guys. From Mike Ditka to Dick Butkus and from Dennis Rodman to Kyle Schwarber, it’s probably the most admirable trait one can have. Cubs star Alex Bregman is just the latest example. Bregman and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams were injured around the same time Sunday — a double punch to the jaw of Chicago sports fans — and the fact the Bears refused to rule Williams out for Monday's game sent him smack dab into the middle of the hot take industrial complex. Read Paul Sullivan's column here. | | | | What’s in a word? Alex Bregman’s potential return from facial fractures show his toughness, while Caleb Williams fends off criticism of his reaction to Sunday’s hamstring injury. | | | | | The Chicago White Sox hit four home runs and Chase Meidroth drove in five runs, as the Sox remained one game behind the division-leading Cleveland Guardians. | | | | | The Chicago Cubs had a fantastic opportunity to clinch a playoff spot Tuesday night against the Miami Marlins, but lost in 12 innings. | | | | | Everything that dazzled on offense for the Chicago Bears in the season opener looked like a mess the following week. Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly. | | | | | As they compete for a playoff spot, manager Will Venable recently discussed the “special” quality of the 2026 Chicago White Sox. | | | | | Backup QB Tyson Bagent’s availability is in question for Monday’s game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Chicago Bears might have to turn to 38-year-old Case Keenum. | | | | | Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is not ruled out for the regular season, but he still has significant swelling in his face and around his left eye that must improve. | | | | | Colorado safety Ben Finneseth apologized Tuesday for making profane remarks about Northwestern’s Martin Stadium prior to the Wildcats’ 41-7 win. | | | |
