Cubs lose Central lead for 1st time since April 3 — and White Sox win season-high 4th straight
Sports Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | | |
| | Good morning, Chicago. Happy training camp day to all who celebrate! Bears veterans will report to Halas Hall today for camp, and new coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles will speak later this afternoon. It's been a busy offseason for the Bears, so let us catch you up with 10 storylines to keep an eye on, a breakdown of the offense and defense, and what to know about the 8 rookies. And a fun bonus: a look back at the days when players brought giant TVs and other personal items to camp in Bourbonnais. For the latest Bears news all season, bookmark chicagotribune.com/bears and sign up for our Bears Insider newsletter. Stay connected with us all day: Sign up for our newsletters to get the latest news in your inbox. And you can follow us on social media: X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Not a Tribune subscriber? Here's our latest offer. | | The Chicago Cubs’ run in first place, dating to April 4, was dethroned during a sizzling stretch by the Brewers to set up a huge series next week in Milwaukee. | | | Brooks Baldwin hit a three-run home run and Miguel Vargas had a two-run shot for the Chicago White Sox in an 8-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. | | | Chicago Bears training camp begins this week. Here’s a position-by-position breakdown of how coordinator Dennis Allen’s defense shapes up entering the 2025 season. | | | Chicago Bears training camp begins this week. Here’s a position-by-position breakdown of how Ben Johnson’s offense is shaping up ahead of the 2025 season. | | | Photos of Chicago Bears players reporting to training camp through the years. | | | An announcement still is expected that the 2027 All-Star Game will be coming to Wrigley Field. As for NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race, don’t be surprised if no one answers. | | | President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington’s NFL team if it does not restore its old name, which was considered offensive to Native Americans. | | | A bruised right knee kept Pete Crow-Armstrong out of the lineup for Monday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. | | | |