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Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman watches his home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning Aug. 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outslug Milwaukee Brewers in a 17-3 blowout win to cap National League record home run month

The Chicago Cubs slugged a franchise record nine home runs in a 17-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, putting an exclamation point on a stellar month of power production.

Chicago White Sox left fielder Sam Antonacci tries to catch a single by Houston Astros' Isaac Paredes during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Chicago White Sox strand 14 runners on base in a 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walks off the field during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers as the sun sets Aug. 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Column: What to watch? The Chicago Cubs’ TikTok rom-com or the pennant race?

Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon watches from the sideline as teammates warm up for a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Questions remain as Chicago Bears get down to 53 players. Chiefly, what’s the delay with Kyler Gordon?

Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams reacts after catching a pass against Stanford on Nov. 29, 2025, in Palo Alto, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

5 questions for Notre Dame football, including Jeremiyah Love’s replacement and CJ Carr’s encore

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Chicago Bears

Bears defensive tackle James Lynch is held by Browns offensive tackle Austin Barber in the first quarter Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears are re-signing DL James Lynch to the 53-man roster while starting to fill out practice squad

The Chicago Bears have re-signed defensive lineman James Lynch to the active roster and filled 12 of their 16 spots on the practice squad.

Chicago Cubs

Members of the Cubs 150th anniversary team stand at the infield during a ceremony before a Cubs-Reds game Aug. 29, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs’ 150th anniversary celebration at Wrigley Field

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 150th anniversary celebration Aug. 29, 2026, at Wrigley Field.

Chicago White Sox

Mets left fielder Luis Robert Jr. rounds the bases before scoring on a two-run double by Brett Baty in the fourth inning against the White Sox on Aug. 21, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Baltimore Orioles claim Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from New York Mets for playoff push

Luis Robert Jr. had a .267 average and .841 OPS in August before the last-place New York Mets placed him on outright waivers Saturday.

College Sports

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore works against Indiana during the second half of the Peach Bowl on Jan. 9, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Big Ten football: Can Ohio State and Oregon supplant defending champ Indiana in the conference — and beyond?

The 2025 Indiana Hoosiers were the first team in the modern era to go 16-0. But it’s Ohio State and Oregon generating most of the preseason buzz.

High School Sports

Chicago Christian’s Quinn Grevengoed (3) looks over at her coach between points against Lincoln-Way Central during a nonconference match in New Lenox on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (Jeremy Toney / Daily Southtown)

Jeff Vorva’s high school girls volleyball rankings and player of the week for the Southland

Marist holds on to the top spot followed by Mother McAuley, while Lincoln-Way Central and T.F. South enter the rankings.

Chicago Bulls

Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8) drives against Grizzlies forward Taylor Hendricks during the first half of an NBA Summer League game Friday, July 10, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Ian Maule/AP)

Chicago Bulls 2026-27 schedule: 5 things to watch, including Caleb Wilson’s most highly anticipated game

The Chicago Bulls on Thursday announced the full 82-game schedule for the 2026-27 season, charting a path for the first year under new coach Tiago Splitter.

Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks defenseman Kevin Korchinski shoots against the Sharks on Jan. 16, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Defenseman Kevin Korchinski signs 2-year, $2.65M deal, keeping him with Chicago Blackhawks through 2027-28

The Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Kevin Korchinski to a two-year, $2.65 million contract, the team announced Saturday.

Chicago Sky

Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter defends Enes Kanter Freedom’s ejection and criticizes ex-NBA player’s ‘lies’

Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter said Enes Kanter Freedom became a "potential threat" when he stepped toward the court during an altercation with Natasha Cloud.

Bears stadium news

Bears President/CEO Kevin Warren speaks Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Progress is measured in small increments as Chicago Bears push forward with Hammond stadium plan

Kevin Warren and George McCaskey delivered an update on the Chicago Bears' stadium quest that was short on news. At least there has been progress on the field.

Soccer

Argentina's Lionel Messi cries at the end of the World Cup final against Spain on July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina after 20 years and 6 World Cups

Lionel Messi debuted for Argentina's national team in 2006, but his journey was fraught with frustration until he finally lifted the World Cup in 2022.

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