The Bears’ brimming confidence in backup quarterback Tyson Bagent prompted questions about whether he could one day be a starter. But coach Ben Johnson faced a drastically different question Monday after benching him in the Bears’ 31-7 meltdown against the …
If Bears QB Caleb Williams is out vs. Falcons, Case Keenum should start over Tyson Bagent Read MoreThe most disconcerting loss of Ben Johnson’s Bears career had everything Sunday — an offense that never found its rhythm, a defense that got beat by the deep ball and every turn and a special teams unit that missed its …
Ben Johnson’s loss was disconcerting for reasons that go beyond the Packers rivalry Read MoreCoaches and/or athletic directors, please email info on your team to mobrien@suntimes.com. Only emails will be accepted. I’ll send out a preview on every team that sends information. You can follow along on X @michaelsobrien or read the previews here. …
The high school basketball X previews Read MoreThe man charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a Chicago Transit Authority janitor last week was already on electronic monitoring as part of his probation for two felony cases, prosecutors said in court Sunday. Chevazz Campbell, 37, was …
Defendant in fatal stabbing of CTA janitor was on electronic monitoring, prosecutors say Read MoreOne glance around the Advocate Center a few weeks ago and it was almost like Matas Buzelis was re-invigorated. The Bulls forward had spent most of September running in open gyms with his teammates and now that camp was underway …
Bulls fall in Denver with lineup short on healthy bigs: ‘It is a concern’ Read MoreAbout seven months after imposing a 20% reduction in its weekday service, Metrolink is proposing further cuts that could start as soon as next month. The cuts would reduce service 29% during the week and 40% on the weekend, resulting …
Metrolink proposes further service cuts to start as soon as next month Read MoreBy MELISSA GOLDIN and JESSE BEDAYN AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican officials and conservative social media users spread unfounded rumors in recent days that state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in a competitive Texas Senate race, had suffered a …
FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was at a mental facility Read MoreBy ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ HAVANA (AP) — Every Thursday and Sunday at noon, dozens of people gather outside an apartment building in Havana’s Vedado neighborhood. Laura Mendoza comes downstairs, checks their names against a list and hands out medicine they requested …
Cubans turn to free community pharmacies as medicines grow scarce Read MoreMILWAUKEE — Hidden somewhere in the long shadow cast by Shohei Ohtani’s extended slump is Will Smith. Smith has been even less productive offensively than Ohtani this postseason. Going into Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the …
Dodgers’ Will Smith trying to work his way out of postseason slump Read MoreBROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — “Breaking Bad” actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said. Cameron County Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa told The Associated Press she declared Mitte dead at …
RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34 Read MoreFour years ago, this Editorial Board surprised some readers by endorsing Bay Area Democratic Assembly member Rob Bonta for attorney general. We disagreed with Bonta on many policy issues, but were impressed by his vow to handle the office in …
Editorial: Rob Bonta will win re-election, but he hasn’t earned our endorsement Read MoreBy JULIE CARR SMYTH COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Campaign mailers urging Ohio voters to support a socialist U.S. Senate candidate over Democratic nominee Sherrod Brown are being underwritten by a newly incorporated PAC with ties to President Donald Trump’s MAGA …
Mailers promoting a socialist candidate in Ohio’s US Senate race have links to MAGA super PAC vendor Read MoreThe 2026 FIFA World Cup failed to deliver the anticipated boost to Los Angeles hotels, with nearly three-quarters of surveyed hotels reporting a negative financial impact and many maintaining staffing levels or making cuts, according to an industry-commissioned report released …
World Cup failed to deliver economic boost to LA hotels, report says Read MoreEL SEGUNDO — Just a few days after being announced as the Lakers’ newest sideline reporter for Spectrum SportsNet, Roqui Theus was still basking in the newfound reality of covering an organization she grew up around. As she stood outside …
Meet Roqui Theus, the Lakers’ new sideline reporter: ‘Another full-circle moment’ Read MoreOn the ice, the Ducks’ dash through Winnipeg and Calgary could only be deemed a success. From a bottom-line standpoint, they earned four points with a pair of regulation wins on Friday and Saturday. In terms of question marks, their …
Ducks welcome struggling Flames, but have key injuries Read MoreBy EUGENE JOHNSON, HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and HOLLY MEYER, Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed lethal injection last month, according to 911 …
Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal Read MoreThe Kings’ early season schedule has been tough and the results have been rough. There will be no respite on Tuesday night when they play host to the archrival Edmonton Oilers. So far this season, the Kings have already faced …
Can Kings’ frustration help fuel an end to their winless start? Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutes Since the horrors of the Cornell University gang rape case became public, Megyn Kelly has become a staunch defender of the seven accused rapists. She has victim-blamed and body-shamed Jane Doe, even threatening to leak her …
Alyssa Milano Skewers Megyn Kelly Over Cornell Jane Doe Hypocrisy Read MoreReading Time: 2 minutes We have more prison drama in the life of Sean “Diddy” Combs. Just weeks after word got out that Diddy had been sent to solitary confinement for rule violations, several outlets are reporting that the disgraced …
Diddy Rushed to Hospital After Suffering Head Injury In Prison: Report Read MoreReading Time: 2 minutes Actress Selma Blair has been taken into police custody after she allegedly became violent aboard a flight. According to a report from TMZ, Blair was arrested Sunday night after a flight from Los Angeles landed at …
Selma Blair Arrested After Allegedly Biting Flight Attendant, Attempting to Open Door … Read More