Call it ego. Call it arrogance. Call it recklessness. Call Ben Johnson’s preposterous decision to go for it on fourth-and-one at the Bears’ 21-yard line all those things. You won’t …
Bears’ grades are in. How did they do against the Panthers? Read More
She could have called it “Great Grief,” but that would have been immodest. Sara Bareilles’ “Good Grief,” her first new studio album in seven years, is one of the year’s …
Sara Bareilles on Her ‘Good Grief’ Album and Finding Joy in the Tough Stuff: ‘Grief Is the Mothership of This Record, but It Carries Release, Hope, Optimism and Connection’ Read MoreCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Get ready for a season at the speedway. The Bears’ offense was historically prodigious and overwhelming, and it’s just getting started. They raced away from the Panthers …
Bears’ offense erupts as QB Caleb Williams, RB D’Andre Swift power them to 59-37 win over Panthers Read MoreCHARLOTTE, N.C. — If the Bears defense keeps playing like this, it’s going to be a long season. And not just because every game will last four hours. They won’t apologize …
Bears defense good enough to win opener — but nowhere near good enough Read MoreThe numbers don’t exactly support it, but Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia feels great. “I feel like I’m in a really good spot right now,” he told the Sun-Times before the …
Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia feeling good but isn’t eying closer’s job Read MoreProvidence has fired coach Tyler Plantz in the middle of the football season. Doug Ternick, the Providence athletic director, sent the Sun-Times the following statement on Sunday: “Providence Catholic High …
Providence fires football coach Tyler Plantz Read More
The campaigns for the Oscar for international feature film are gaining momentum, with final submissions due by Oct. 1. The Oscars shortlists will be revealed on Dec. 15, with 15 …
International Oscar Submissions: Nepal, Singapore, Israel, Romania, South Korea, Chile and More Join the List Read More
Ella Langely’s fans are choosing her “Dandelion” album as a complete piece of work, and not just staying entirely trained on her long-running “Choosin’ Texas” smash. “Dandelion” has returned to …
Ella Langley’s ‘Dandelion’ Album Returns to No. 1 Spot on Billboard 200 for First Time in Four Months, So ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Won’t Get Lonely at the Top Read More
A Brazilian drama with a powerful premise but labored execution, Gabriel Martins’ “On Behalf of My Son” follows the ripple effects of a tragic bus accident through the eyes of …
‘On Behalf of My Son’ Review: A Strained Brazilian Drama About a Mother’s Apology Tour Read More
As Monday’s 78th Emmys ceremony fast approaches, Variety has learned of two new highlights that viewers should expect to see: New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is expected to …
New York Knicks Player Jalen Brunson — Emmys Host Mariska Hargitay’s Buddy — Expected to Open Show (EXCLUSIVE) Read MoreBERLIN — Breanna Stewart scored 22 points, Jackie Young added 18 and the U.S. beat France 97-79 on Sunday to win its fifth consecutive women’s FIBA World Cup championship. The …
U.S. wins women’s FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79 Read MoreST. LOUIS, Mo. — The White Sox announced that amateur scouting director Mike Shirley resigned on Saturday, and is no longer with the organization. The team has not yet shared …
White Sox amateur scouting director Mike Shirley resigns Read MoreTwo people were injured after being struck by a vehicle Saturday afternoon on I-90 in Elk Grove, Illinois State Police said. Police at 2:34 p.m. responded to a reported three-vehicle …
2 injured in I-90 multi-vehicle crash in Elk Grove Read More
Just when the victim/villain discourse about sleeper smash “Obsession” was finally beginning to die down, along comes “Everybody Wants to Fuck Me” — another story of a young man’s desires …
‘Everybody Wants to F— Me’ Review: Giddily Genre-Crossing Comedy Sees Right Through Taron Egerton’s Nice-Guy Act Read More