Cade Horton delivers for Cubs, White Sox prospect slowed by an injury and Angel Reese sits again
Sports Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. After reviewing film from Monday night’s 27-24 loss to the Vikings, Bears coach Ben Johnson didn’t see any glaring holes from his team’s performance, but did see a lot to “clean up.” “Some good football on tape but too much inconsistent stuff that popped up that we’ll address, we’ll clean up and we’ll keep it moving,” he told reporters via Zoom on Tuesday. “Effort wasn’t an issue. But the execution
has to improve, particularly there in the fourth quarter.” The clean-up list is highlighted by 12 penalties for 127 yards, including four false starts and an illegal shift. The Bears will have a short week to shore up their execution issues. Johnson returns to Detroit, where he was the Lions offensive coordinator for the previous three seasons, for a Week 2 matchup Sunday in which either team would face an 0-2 start in division play with a loss. Stay connected with us all day: Sign up for our newsletters to get the latest news in your inbox. And you can follow us on social media: X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Threads. Not a Tribune subscriber? Here's our latest offer. | | | | What’s the confidence level in Ben Johnson’s team to brush off its Week 1 loss? Where’s the panic meter for Caleb Williams? Five pressing questions facing the Chicago Bears. | | | | | Chicago Cubs rookie starter Cade Horton has been on a roll in his 10 starts since the All-Star break, posting a 0.84 ERA in that span. | | | | | Angel Reese missed a third consecutive game for the Chicago Sky, sitting out Tuesday’s game in Las Vegas with a back injury. | | | | | The deal to re-sign restricted free agent Josh Giddey, 22, serves as the cornerstone of the Chicago Bulls’ plan to reconstruct the roster around young talent. | | | | | The Illinois athletic department announced the largest donation in its history Tuesday: a $100 million gift from alumnus Larry Gies. | | | | | Chicago White Sox top prospect Braden Montgomery suffered a small fracture in his right foot on Saturday. Before the setback, he made major strides in his first pro season. | | | |
