Bears coach Ben Johnson on QB Caleb Williams: "He's taken complete control"
Williams is starting to show the grasp and confidence Johnson believes will help the Bears take the next step.
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Cruz Azul vs. Chicago Fire FC - Game Highlights (1:14)
Grades for every free agent signing, extension: Beal, Brooks, Draymond and more
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Bradley Beal's new deal with the Clippers.
Cade Cavalli takes a no-hitter into 7th inning as the Nationals rout the Cubs 7-0
— Cade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals: Game Highlights (0:56)
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox: Game Highlights (1:41)
Sal Stewart homers as Reds hold off Chicago White Sox for a 9-8 win
— Sal Stewart, Eugenio Suárez and Tyler Stephenson homered, and the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago White Sox for a 9-8 victory on Thursday.
NBA schedule release: 76ers, Knicks and Bulls lead top reveals
With the 2026-27 NBA schedule dropping Thursday, teams creatively shared their respective games for the new campaign.
Bears won't change name; focus still on Indiana
The Chicago Bears will not be changing their name if they move across states lines to Indiana, chairman George H. McCaskey said Thursday.
NBA schedule 2026-27: Opening night, Christmas and must-see games
Following the NBA's schedule release, our insiders break down the biggest games to watch for the 2026-27 season.
🔥 How to DOMINATE the First 10 Rounds of your Fantasy Draft 🔥
It’s mock draft time! Liz Loza and Daniel Dopp are on the clock, debating where Puka Nacua should go amid potential discipline, whether Derrick Henry’s age is cause for concern, which player Liz is planting her flag on, and the handcuff you’ll want to target. Then, they put their rosters under the microscope, reveal their favorite picks, their worst picks, and what they’d do differently. 0:00 - Welcome 2:03 - Let’s get this mock draft started 3:00 - Where should we draft Puka Nacua? 9:04 - Derrick Henry: Is his age a concern? 10:21 - Take a TE in round 2? 13:37 - Are the Jets’ offense being slept on? 16:49 - Is Quinshon Judkins being slept on? 26:58 - Joe Burrow vs Jaxson Dart 35:02 - Why Liz is high on Jonathan Brooks 37:22 - A top handcuff is… 39:32 - Fave pick, worst pick, and one do-over 43:09 - What grade does each roster get? 44:30 - Last Call: What Dopp will never do again… Get your tickets for the Fantasy Focus live show in New York City: https://www.axs.com/events/1526710/the-fantasy-focus-football-live-podcast-tickets?skin=racket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Tough Talk
Bears HC Ben Johnson said that he wants to have the highest scoring offense ever, and wants blowouts & shutouts. Is this kind of tough talk putting unnecessary pressure on his team? Also, Two-a-Days rolls along with the Steelers. What should we expect from the reunion between Rodgers & McCarthy? Plus, what should we make of Deshaun Watson being named Week 1 preseason starter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Best of UnSportsmanLike 8/13/26
Ben Johnson is making some bold claims for what he wants his team to look like. Will they be able to live up to it? Who is dealing with more pressure heading in to this season: Jordan Love or Matt LeFleur? ESPN NFL Analyst Damien Woody joins to talk about that and more. Plus, we're all still waiting to see Michelle's first pitch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buzz, news and more from Bears training camp: Top risers, biggest questions
Catch up on our daily updates from Bears training camp, including intel on QBs, position battles and potential breakouts.
Why Damien Woody loves Ben Johnson's goal to have 'highest-scoring offense ever' (0:44)
Greg McElroy ranks his Top 10 teams going into the 2026 college football season. Can Oklahoma survive a gauntlet of a schedule, is Indiana here to stay, and can Alabama bounce back after the Rose Bowl beatdown. Is Ohio State a safe bet for #1, will Miami and Notre Dame keep it rolling and how much pressure is on Oregon and Texas? McElroy explains the reasons he loves each team, areas of concern and if they ALL can live up to the hype, which history tells us won’t happen.
Greg McElroy ranks his Top 10 teams going into the 2026 college football season. Can Oklahoma survive a gauntlet of a schedule, is Indiana here to stay, and can Alabama bounce back after the Rose Bowl beatdown. Is Ohio State a safe bet for #1, will Miami and Notre Dame keep it rolling and how much pressure is on Oregon and Texas? McElroy explains the reasons he loves each team, areas of concern and if they ALL can live up to the hype, which history tells us won’t happen. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: ER Trip
Amber Wilson is filling in today, and her son had an incident that landed him in the hospital. The LA Lakers were sold again yesterday. How stunning is it that this happened the way that it did? Also, Ben Johnson is making some bold claims for what he wants his team to look like. Will they be able to live up to it? Plus, Todd Monken named Deshaun Watson the starter for Week 1 of the preseason. Does he have a leg up on Sanders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The best of the best: ESPN's preseason All-America team
With the 2026 season on the horizon, we look at the nation's best players at every position.
Big Ten preview: Is it Oregon's turn for a national title?
The Ducks look to continue an amazing trend, but Ohio State, Indiana, USC and others stand in the way.
MLB Power Rankings: We have a new No. 1!
For the first time in nearly two months, the Dodgers aren't the top team in baseball.
MLB Rank 2026 in-season update: Ranking baseball's top 50 players
We asked ESPN MLB experts for their updated top 50 to take stock of the best performances as the 2026 regular season begins to wind down.
Orlovsky's annual QB trait rankings: Which NFL passers make the top 10 in seven different skills?
Does Josh Allen have the league's strongest arm? Is Lamar Jackson still the most unstoppable QB rusher? And where does Caleb Williams stand among the best improvisers?
2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings
The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.
Golden State Valkyries vs. Chicago Sky - Game Highlights (1:09)
Tiffany Hayes comes off the bench to score a season-best 22 points as Valkyries beat Sky 91-71
— Tiffany Hayes scored a season-best 22 points off the bench to go with six rebounds and five assists, Veronica Burton had 13 points and six rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries overcame a slow start to beat the Chicago Sky 91-71 on Wednesday...
