Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery ran for two touchdowns apiece, and the Detroit Lions bullied their way to a 38-30 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night.

Taking questions for this week's #Bears Mailbag. Send them this direction with name, hometown.

Ben Johnson said it’s his “understanding” Jaylon Johnson will have groin surgery, and he left open the possibility of the Pro Bowl CB's return this season. The Bears coach also said TE Colston Loveland’s hip injury “doesn’t seem like anything super serious.” @philthompsontrib.bsky.social's story.

All-Big Ten defensive back Xavier Scott is expected to miss the majority of Illinois' season after he undergoes surgery this week. But Bret Bielema left open the possibility of Scott’s return late in the year. 3 things @colleenkane.bsky.social learned from Bielema and the Illini on Monday.

No matter how ugly the loss was, the Illini don’t have time to hang their heads. They play host to No. 25 USC on Saturday and No. 1 Ohio State on Oct. 11.

The Blackhawks had their first scrimmage today ahead of Tuesday night's preseason opener in Detroit. Players were happy to finally get some game action after days of drills. Kalen Lumpkins' report from camp.

Assessing the White Sox pitching staff, from Shane Smith's development to Grant Taylor's next steps. "How do we help everybody reach their ceilings? And how do we maximize their skill set?"

@bradbiggs.bsky.social's 10 thoughts on the Bears: - Ben Johnson's postgame jubilation after his 1st win - The Wieners Circle needs a little help after Caleb Williams' 4 TDs - Redemption for Tyrique Stevenson? - "Those are not trick plays" - Grady Jarrett's speech to the defense And much more.

The White Sox began 2025 with Sean Burke on the mound at home. The right-hander started Sunday's home finale, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits with four strikeouts and no walks in four innings.

A clinched playoff spot doesn't eliminate the sting of a series featuring missed opportunities for the Cubs. In a season that has been defined by limiting the lows, the Cubs (88-68) have lost four consecutive games for the first time since June 2024.

Backup quarterbacks were big in Week 3. Carson Wentz and Marcus Mariota were sharp in leading their teams to lopsided wins as fill-in starters. Mac Jones overcame a costly turnover and engineered a game-winning final drive.

Luther Burden and Caleb Williams worked on the play all week for the Bears. It was all in the timing. One. Two. Three. Go! “I think I saw a touchdown.” 📝 @seanhammond.bsky.social

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw is expected to be back with the team Tuesday after missing Sunday’s game to attend Charlie Kirk’s memorial in Arizona. 📝 @mmontemurro.bsky.social

Jadarian Price scored four touchdowns, including a 100-yard kickoff return, and No. 24 Notre Dame beat Purdue 56-30 for its first win of the season. The Irish beat the Boilermakers for the 10th straight time, including last season’s 66-7 blowout. Notre Dame leads the series 61-26-2.

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson said this is a "prove it" training camp for Lukas Reichel. The left winger is using the statement as motivation. "Show them why you're there or why you want the spot and that's what I try to do." 📝 Kalen Lumpkins

Will Angel Reese play another game for the Chicago Sky — or is a trade request on the horizon? 📝 @juliapoe.bsky.social

Illinois’ 53-point loss at Indiana was the most lopsided in Bret Bielema’s five seasons and caused the Illini to tumble from No. 9 to No. 23. Indiana made the biggest move up, climbing 8 spots to No. 11. And Notre Dame moved up 2 spots to No. 22 after beating Purdue 56-30.

MLB's regular season is set for a dramatic final week in the state of Ohio. The Guardians have a chance to complete the biggest comeback in the history of divisional play. And the Reds pulled into a tie for the final wild card in the National League.

Rome Odunze wants to be a great receiver for the Bears — and it all comes “down to the details.” 📝 @philthompsontrib.bsky.social

NFC North Week 3 roundup: Vikings' Isaiah Rodgers scores 2 defensive TDs in a rout — while the Packers are stunned by the Browns.

Tyrique Stevenson’s strip fumble recovery "set the tone" on a banner day for the Bears defense. It was also a milestone day for linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, who had a pair of interceptions — his first career game with two. 📝 @philthompsontrib.bsky.social

Underwater in the Chicago River's main branch downtown, Tim Rooney, 57, felt the rumble of the "L" in his bones. He and some 260 others became some of the first people to swim in the waterway again after almost a century. "This was a great chance to see the city in a completely different way."

The Sky have officially canceled exit interviews for Angel Reese, Courtney Vandersloot and Ariel Atkins. Exit interviews are voluntary so there are no repercussions for player involvement in this part of the media cycle.

Should Cubs fans stop watching Marquee Sports Network in the final week of their 1st playoff season in 5 years? Should Bears fans tune out their “Monday Night Football” game on Oct. 13? Gov. JB Pritzker seems to think so. 📝 @pwsullivan.bsky.social

The White Sox finished the home portion of their schedule 33-48, a 10-win improvement from 2024. They fell to 58-98 overall — matching a season-high at 40 games under .500. They need to win 5 of their final 6 games to avoid a 3rd straight season with at least 100 losses. 📝 @lamondpope.bsky.social

Indiana lived up to the hype. Illinois simply looked outclassed. Illinois linebacker Dylan Rosiek said the Illini have to "eat the s−−− sandwich and keep moving" after the 63-10 loss. 📝 @colleenkane.bsky.social

This past offseason was a quieter one for Blackhawks star Connor Bedard, who says it was needed. "I just play hockey and do what I love with some great people and great friends. I don't really see it as pressure. You know what to expect, so you just feel more more prepared."

3 questions for the Chicago Cubs before the postseason. - Is Kyle Tucker healthy enough to contribute? - Who gets the ball for Game 1 in the wild-card series? - How will they put together their wild-card roster? 📝 @mmontemurro.bsky.social

D’Andre Swift’s pitch went high into the air. Johnson called the ball handling “a little bit iffy.” Williams called Swift’s pitch a “free throw kind of floater kind of thing.” Swift had a different adjective: “That was high as s−−−.” But it worked.

Caleb Williams presented a ball to Ben Johnson, who drew the players in and rallied them a final time. "Repeat after me! Good, better, best! Never let it rest! Until your good gets better! And your better gets best! Bears on three. One, two, three!"  More in @bradbiggs.bsky.social's 10 thoughts.

🏈Ben Johnson pushed the right buttons 🏈Redemption is far off for Tyrique Stevenson. He played well 🏈'Give Caleb a lot of credit' 🏈Flea flicker just the beginning of coach's creativity. 'Those are not trick plays, boys' 10 Thoughts after #Bears rout Dallas www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/22/c...

The Bears defense stifled Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, especially on third down, where he had been the king of efficiency. Tyrique Stevenson’s strip fumble recovery "set the tone." 📝 @philthompsontrib.bsky.social 📸 @briancassella.bsky.social 📸 @staceywescott.bsky.social

The Bears offense had a bit of everything in a win over Dallas. There were explosive plays, like Luther Burden’s 65-yard score from a flea flicker. 📝 @seanhammond.bsky.social 📸 @staceywescott.bsky.social 📸 @briancassella.bsky.social

The Bulls probably could’ve forced Josh Giddey to accept a lower number. But they avoided their Achilles’ heel of attaching an unnecessary player option. 📝 @juliapoe.bsky.social

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson said this is a “prove it” training camp for Lukas Reichel. The left winger is using the statement as motivation.

‘My heart always will be with the White Sox’: 2020 AL MVP José Abreu reflects on time on the South Side 📝 @lamondpope.bsky.social

Caleb Williams throws for 4 TDs in the Bears' 31-14 win — the first under coach Ben Johnson 📝 @seanhammond.bsky.social 📸 @staceywescott.bsky.social 📸 @briancassella.bsky.social

FINAL: Bears 31, Cowboys 14. Caleb Williams threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns on 19-for-28 passing. Bears defense had four takeaways.

Kevin Byard interception is Bears' 3rd of the game

Tremaine Edmunds with his second interception of the afternoon. This one will just about do it. Edmunds made an easy grab in the end zone. 4:47 to go.

The Cubs’ lead for the top wild-card spot and host of that round is down to 3 games over the Padres. With one week left in the regular season, here are three questions the team faces before the postseason. 📝 @mmontemurro.bsky.social

Interception! Tremaine Edmunds catches a tipped ball for a huge turnover. Great diving effort from Edmunds.

19-play, 76-yard touchdown drive for Caleb Williams and the Bears. At one point they ran the ball 11 straight times. Williams finds DJ Moore in the back of the end zone on fourth-and-goal for a touchdown. Bears 31, Cowboys 14. :09 3Q

Matt Shaw was not with the Cubs today because he was attending the funeral of a friend, Counsell said postgame.

Caleb Williams threw three touchdown passes in the first half. The Bears lead the Cowboys 24-14. Here's the latest.

In a rare ranked matchup Saturday night, No. 19 Indiana looked like a repeat College Football Playoff contender. No. 9 Illinois looked outclassed in a 63-10 loss. 📝 @colleenkane.bsky.social

Touchdown: Caleb Williams connects with Cole Kmet up the middle for a score with 25 seconds remaining in the half.

Bears OT Darnell Wright being attended by trainers on the sideline, holding his right arm.

Rome Odunze couldn't haul in the catch at the goal line on third down. He had a defender jar it lose on the hit. Bears send out Cairo Santos for a 30-yard field goal. Bears 17, Cowboys 14. 4:15 2Q

It's a hip injury for Colston Loveland. Questionable to return.