Plus: Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz reflects on 2026, plus the helpful advice he received about looking ahead • Takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ preseason blowout of the Bucks, including Caleb Wilson’s underwhelming night͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Sports Thursday, October 15, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. The game is slowing down for Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson, who's learning on the fly. But this is also a lot to take in all at once. And nights like Wednesday capture the steep learning curve Wilson will face throughout his debut season. He finished with an underwhelming stat line of 10 points, four rebounds and three assists, shooting 1-for-5 from 3-point range against a Bucks team resting all of its starters. Another bump in the road during this tune-up period will be a valuable learning experience for the No. 4 draft pick. Read Julia Poe's takeaways from the Bulls' preseason win. | | | | How big of a blow is losing Montez Sweat for two games? Here’s what the numbers say about Sweat’s performance — and how the Bears can replace him. | | | | | Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz reflected on the regular-season success and postseason run, and previewed some offseason plans on Wednesday. | | | | | For the first half of Wednesday’s preseason game in Milwaukee, Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson’s movements were accompanied by a discordant compilation of whistles. | | | | | A four-week recovery for Illinois QB Katin Houser would mean he potentially could return for the last two or three games of the regular season. | | | | | Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson remained mum on his QB plans as Caleb Williams works his way back from a hamstring injury. He also addressed Montez Sweat’s suspension. | | | | | The Chicago Cubs, who had MLB’s best team defense, have five Gold Glove Award finalists. Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth also is a finalist. | | | | | Boston College recruit Will Mettee has helped push Loyola’s redemption season forward by setting the tone in the weight room. | | | | | Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returned to practice Wednesday and is on track to start for the Atlanta Falcons Sunday against the Chicago Bears after leaving last week’s loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. | | | |
