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Sports Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will grace the cover of Madden NFL 27 — the first player in franchise history to be on the cover of the popular video game — EA Sports announced this morning. “When I received the call from Madden, it was like my childhood dream was coming true,” Williams said in a statement released by EA Sports. “Being on the cover of Madden NFL 27 is a full-circle moment. I grew up playing Madden and imagining
what it would be like to be part of the game. "I know fans are going to love what’s new in this year’s game, and I’m looking forward to getting my rating up to a 99 by
the end of the season.” EA Sports will host a “season opener” for its College Football 27 and Madden NFL 27 games at 5 p.m. Thursday at Navy Pier, and new game features will be revealed. Today’s eNewspaper edition | Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History | | | | A chance to grow the Chicago Cubs’ lead was snuffed out when Pete Crow-Armstrong was easily thrown out in the first inning on his attempt to steal third base. | | | | | If the Chicago White Sox continue to be a surprise in the weakened American League, will Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf spend at the trade deadline? | | | | | Are the Chicago Bears Indiana-bound now? Why couldn’t they be a buyer for Myles Garrett? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly. | | | | | The Madden cover often is seen as the anointing of the NFL’s next superstar, and few players generated more buzz last season than Caleb Williams. | | | | | After a one-year hiatus, NASCAR will return to the streets of Chicago next year, sources told the Tribune. | | | | | Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin gave up six runs and lasted 4 2/3 innings in his shortest of 12 starts this season. | | | | | In five starts since moving out of the bullpen, Ben Brown has allowed five runs in 26 innings (1.73 ERA) with 29 strikeouts and seven walks. | | | |
