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Sports Thursday, February 19, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. Press Taylor’s promotion to offensive coordinator is the biggest shift on Ben Johnson’s coaching staff after the Chicago Bears won the division and came within one play of reaching the NFC championship game. The team announced Wednesday morning that Taylor officially has been elevated from passing game coordinator to replace Declan Doyle, who departed for the Baltimore Ravens and an offensive coordinator job that offers him a chance to call plays. Bears passing game coordinator Press Taylor watches training camp practice July 23, 2025, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) Taylor, 38, spent three seasons as the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator before joining Johnson’s staff. Get to know the new Bears offensive coordinator. Today’s eNewspaper edition | Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History | | | | Just because a team is embracing losses doesn’t mean there’s nothing to monitor while playing out the string. Here are five questions the Chicago Bulls need to answer. | | | | | The Chicago Cubs have shown a willingness to give prospects such as Jaxon Wiggins a big-league opportunity when the organization feels their performance forces a promotion. | | | | | Well-traveled left-hander Ryan Borucki, in Chicago White Sox camp as a nonroster invitee, called it “a dream come true to be able to put this uniform on.” | | | | | Offseason surgery has Kevin Alcántara fully healthy as he battles for a spot on the Chicago Cubs’ opening day roster as a backup outfielder. | | | | | The Chicago Blackhawks have an advantage over other NHL teams this week — all but one of their players will be at practice during the Olympic break. | | | | | No. 10 Illinois routed Southern California 101-65 to stay close in the Big Ten title chase. | | | |
