Braxton Jones, Kiran Amegadjie & rookie Ozzy Trapilo in a 3-horse race for starting LT spot. HC Ben Johnson says it’ll come down to consistency, winning 1-on-1 matchups & the least help with play calls. #BearsCamp CBS Chicago

Ben Johnson said Luther Burden’s “play speed” jumped off the tape. It’s even more impressive in person. The rookie receiver has some wheels and has made a couple of spectacular catches at this morning’s practice. #BearsCamp CBS Chicago

“Big time players make big time plays. I want to be a dependable player.” - Luther Burden III after his impressive practice. #BearsCamp CBS Chicago

• In Saturday's The News-Gazette ILLINI LEGENDS, LISTS & LORE, we feature a conversation with former Illinois Men's Basketball manager Ryan Baker . He'll celebrate his 56th birthday this weekend. IlliniHQ CBS Chicago Kendall Gill Kenny Battle Stephen Bardo

'The U of I changed my life, and my affiliation with Illinois Men's Basketball exponentially changed my life. I have so many treasured relationships and I wouldn’t be where I am today. I’ve been incredibly blessed.' — Ryan Baker By Mike Pearson news-gazette.com/sports/illini-…

Thanks for the very kind piece, Mike! Mike Pearson

JUSTIN TURNER CALLED GAME.

Tyrique Stevenson: “That’s what we should practice like every day.”

Talking live to a major league outfielder while they're working in a real game is the dumbest thing ever.

Jon Berti just got DFA'd with the return of Javier Assad & Miguel Amaya. Tough way to out for Berti after that highly questionable caught stealing calling in the series loss in the Lou. #Cubs

The #Cubs are absolutely flailing in crunch time but what the unbeatable Brewers are doing with TWO 11-game win streaks since July is otherworldly.

The Cubs had runners on 2nd and 3rd in the 8th with nobody out, trailing by a run. They did not score.

Who knew they get down like this in Idaho? #Bears

Insane!!

Can we all relax now? #Bears

January 24, 2026 🌹 Join us for Derrick Rose Jersey Retirement Night when we officially add No. 1 to the United Center rafters.

Ex football Coach Pat Fitzgerald says in settlement with Northwestern he learned of hazing during discovery and is extremely disappointed. No details of how much he received for his $130m defamation suit. WBBM Newsradio

Family, friends, and former Chicago Cubs teammates arriving to Old St. Pat’s for Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg’s private funeral. Bob Costas will deliver the eulogy along with 2 of Sandberg’s children. #RIPRyno CBS Chicago