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Sports Thursday, September 3, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. It’s not all that unusual for athletes to change their diet as they grow in their profession, but Bears quarterback Caleb Williams took his nutritional regimen to another level this offseason. “I cut out food groups,” he said, adding he lost between 10 and 15 pounds in the offseason with the help of a nutritionist. Bears quarterbacks Caleb Williams, center, and Case Keenum greet each in the first quarter against the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in
Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) So where does “Hot Ones” fit into this gastronomic makeover? Williams took on the “Wings of Death” for an episode of the popular talk show that will stream at 10 a.m. Thursday on the First We Feast YouTube channel. Did that count as a cheat day? “It was more of an experiment,” Williams said with a laugh. “Only 12 wings. It was hot as (expletive). It was a good time. (Host Sean Evans) asked good questions. But, yeah, you can count it as a cheat day. It was a good day.” | | | | The Chicago Cubs probably can’t catch the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central, but can they still make noise in October? | | | | | The Chicago White Sox didn’t cash in on multiple chances in the top of the eighth. The Houston Astros responded with a two-out, two-run single and held on to win 2-0. | | | | | CJ Carr’s football trajectory in many ways seems like it was destined, except for one big wrinkle: The QB with Michigan in his blood picked Notre Dame. | | | | | Welcome to the 2026 college football season. Here’s what to know about each team in the Big Ten. | | | | | Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen had high praise for cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who appeared to be a full participant in practice Wednesday. | | | | | For now, new Chicago Bears defensive back Clark Phillips III is just trying to fit in — and that includes his spot on the field. | | | | | Opposing teams are clearly respecting the arms of the Chicago Cubs’ starting outfield — Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki — with the lowest percentage of advance attempts. | | | | | The Chicago White Sox entered Wednesday leading the AL in runs per game (4.78). It’s one of the many areas of improvement for the first-place club. | | | | | Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge and his driver’s license was suspended for five years Wednesday following a rollover crash in March in Florida. | | | | | Lambeau Field will host college hockey for the first time in more than two decades when the Wisconsin men face Michigan and the Wisconsin women take on Ohio State in a Feb. 20 doubleheader. | | | |
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