Jeff Agrest
@jeffagrest.bsky.social
Chicago Sun-Times deputy sports editor/night editor/media columnist
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YouTube: https://trib.al/TNpHnRr
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring Bears QB Caleb Williams, who Ben Johnson said is "built for these moments," by @patfinley.bsky.social. trib.al/XRVmLVq
January 10, 2026 at 4:48 AM
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring Bears QB Caleb Williams, who Ben Johnson said is "built for these moments," by @patfinley.bsky.social. trib.al/XRVmLVq
NBC announced its first “Sunday Night Baseball” schedule. Cubs set for 2 appearances:
May 31 at Cardinals & June 7 vs Giants, both at 6 pm CT.
NBC also announced its “Sunday Leadoff” schedule. #WhiteSox are set for 1 appearance:
July 19 at Blue Jays, 11 am CT on Peacock.
May 31 at Cardinals & June 7 vs Giants, both at 6 pm CT.
NBC also announced its “Sunday Leadoff” schedule. #WhiteSox are set for 1 appearance:
July 19 at Blue Jays, 11 am CT on Peacock.
January 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
NBC announced its first “Sunday Night Baseball” schedule. Cubs set for 2 appearances:
May 31 at Cardinals & June 7 vs Giants, both at 6 pm CT.
NBC also announced its “Sunday Leadoff” schedule. #WhiteSox are set for 1 appearance:
July 19 at Blue Jays, 11 am CT on Peacock.
May 31 at Cardinals & June 7 vs Giants, both at 6 pm CT.
NBC also announced its “Sunday Leadoff” schedule. #WhiteSox are set for 1 appearance:
July 19 at Blue Jays, 11 am CT on Peacock.
BIG TEN NETWORK’s Peach Bowl pregame show for the all-B1G Indiana-Oregon CFP semifinal will air on-site at 3 pm CT today.
Rick Pizzo, Ashley Adamson, Rhett Lewis, Kenjon Barner and Urban Meyer will appear.
Rick Pizzo, Ashley Adamson, Rhett Lewis, Kenjon Barner and Urban Meyer will appear.
January 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
BIG TEN NETWORK’s Peach Bowl pregame show for the all-B1G Indiana-Oregon CFP semifinal will air on-site at 3 pm CT today.
Rick Pizzo, Ashley Adamson, Rhett Lewis, Kenjon Barner and Urban Meyer will appear.
Rick Pizzo, Ashley Adamson, Rhett Lewis, Kenjon Barner and Urban Meyer will appear.
The CHICAGO STARS announced that they filed a permit application with Evanston to play at the new Ryan Field next season.
January 9, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The CHICAGO STARS announced that they filed a permit application with Evanston to play at the new Ryan Field next season.
How Fox 32 Chicago acquired local rights to Packers-Bears wild-card game. trib.al/gnXz6by
How Fox 32 Chicago acquired local rights to Packers-Bears wild-card game
Fox has been the home for most Bears games since the network began airing the NFL’s NFC package in 1994. But Fox 32 Chicago wants that relationship to be deeper.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:07 PM
How Fox 32 Chicago acquired local rights to Packers-Bears wild-card game. trib.al/gnXz6by
It’s about time Comcast makes ESPN UNLIMITED available to customers. I’m told ESPN has taken care of its end, but Comcast had no update when I checked just before the holidays. They renewed their distribution agreement in October.
January 8, 2026 at 3:44 PM
It’s about time Comcast makes ESPN UNLIMITED available to customers. I’m told ESPN has taken care of its end, but Comcast had no update when I checked just before the holidays. They renewed their distribution agreement in October.
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 ON TV TONIGHT
NORTHWESTERN at #12 MICHIGAN STATE, 5:30
BTN: Chris Vosters, LaPhonso Ellis
RUTGERS at #16 ILLINOIS, 7:30
BTN: Kevin Kugler, Shon Morris
NORTHWESTERN at #12 MICHIGAN STATE, 5:30
BTN: Chris Vosters, LaPhonso Ellis
RUTGERS at #16 ILLINOIS, 7:30
BTN: Kevin Kugler, Shon Morris
January 8, 2026 at 3:43 PM
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 ON TV TONIGHT
NORTHWESTERN at #12 MICHIGAN STATE, 5:30
BTN: Chris Vosters, LaPhonso Ellis
RUTGERS at #16 ILLINOIS, 7:30
BTN: Kevin Kugler, Shon Morris
NORTHWESTERN at #12 MICHIGAN STATE, 5:30
BTN: Chris Vosters, LaPhonso Ellis
RUTGERS at #16 ILLINOIS, 7:30
BTN: Kevin Kugler, Shon Morris
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring Jordan Love, who can knock out the Bears — just as they did to him, by @patfinley.bsky.social. trib.al/wolxblq
January 8, 2026 at 4:45 AM
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring Jordan Love, who can knock out the Bears — just as they did to him, by @patfinley.bsky.social. trib.al/wolxblq
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 ON TV TONIGHT
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS at UIC, 7
ESPN+: Russ Eisenstein, Joey Lane
DAVIDSON at LOYOLA, 8
CBSSN: Jordan Kent, Ice Young
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS at UIC, 7
ESPN+: Russ Eisenstein, Joey Lane
DAVIDSON at LOYOLA, 8
CBSSN: Jordan Kent, Ice Young
January 7, 2026 at 11:32 PM
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 ON TV TONIGHT
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS at UIC, 7
ESPN+: Russ Eisenstein, Joey Lane
DAVIDSON at LOYOLA, 8
CBSSN: Jordan Kent, Ice Young
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS at UIC, 7
ESPN+: Russ Eisenstein, Joey Lane
DAVIDSON at LOYOLA, 8
CBSSN: Jordan Kent, Ice Young
BEARS LOCAL TV RATINGS:
The Lions game on Fox 32 drew a 26.0 household rating (~950K HHs), peaking at 28.8 (~1.05M) in the 6-6.15p quarter-hour.
It’s the Bears’ third-highest local rating this season behind the first Packers game (27.0) and W1 vs. Vikings on ABC/ESPN (26.8).
The Lions game on Fox 32 drew a 26.0 household rating (~950K HHs), peaking at 28.8 (~1.05M) in the 6-6.15p quarter-hour.
It’s the Bears’ third-highest local rating this season behind the first Packers game (27.0) and W1 vs. Vikings on ABC/ESPN (26.8).
January 7, 2026 at 9:14 PM
BEARS LOCAL TV RATINGS:
The Lions game on Fox 32 drew a 26.0 household rating (~950K HHs), peaking at 28.8 (~1.05M) in the 6-6.15p quarter-hour.
It’s the Bears’ third-highest local rating this season behind the first Packers game (27.0) and W1 vs. Vikings on ABC/ESPN (26.8).
The Lions game on Fox 32 drew a 26.0 household rating (~950K HHs), peaking at 28.8 (~1.05M) in the 6-6.15p quarter-hour.
It’s the Bears’ third-highest local rating this season behind the first Packers game (27.0) and W1 vs. Vikings on ABC/ESPN (26.8).
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring Caleb Williams, who's already in attack mode leading up to the playoffs. trib.al/Ymcxs3i
January 7, 2026 at 4:46 AM
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring Caleb Williams, who's already in attack mode leading up to the playoffs. trib.al/Ymcxs3i
Why the NFL chose the Packers-Bears wild-card game for Prime Video. trib.al/ieMimjX
Why NFL chose Packers-Bears wild-card game for Prime Video
The NFL chose to lean into its burgeoning relationship with Prime Video’s owner, Amazon, granting the league’s longest-running rivalry to its newest weekly partner.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Why the NFL chose the Packers-Bears wild-card game for Prime Video. trib.al/ieMimjX
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring the Bears, who were 'flat' in regular-season finale, but coach Ben Johnson sets course to win Super Bowl. trib.al/NCDnOmg
January 5, 2026 at 4:46 AM
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring the Bears, who were 'flat' in regular-season finale, but coach Ben Johnson sets course to win Super Bowl. trib.al/NCDnOmg
FOX 32 will carry Prime Video's broadcast of the Packers-Bears wild-card game in the Chicago market.
January 5, 2026 at 3:37 AM
FOX 32 will carry Prime Video's broadcast of the Packers-Bears wild-card game in the Chicago market.
Reposted by Jeff Agrest
Montana State vs Illinois State Prediction: FCS Championship collegefootballnews.com/college-foot...
Montana State vs Illinois State Prediction: FCS Championship
Preview and prediction of the Montana State vs Illinois State matchup in the FCS National Championship with the CFN prediction, what will happen, and betting lines.
collegefootballnews.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Montana State vs Illinois State Prediction: FCS Championship collegefootballnews.com/college-foot...
NEWSPAPER VIEW (rare Sunday appearance)
January 4, 2026 at 9:37 PM
NEWSPAPER VIEW (rare Sunday appearance)
The Sun-Times Sports Sunday cover, featuring the Bears, who could be quite a boon for betting fans. trib.al/iB7UL8c
January 4, 2026 at 4:46 AM
The Sun-Times Sports Sunday cover, featuring the Bears, who could be quite a boon for betting fans. trib.al/iB7UL8c
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring Bears RB D'Andre Swift, who's delivering the best season of his career. trib.al/nBcEoRA
January 3, 2026 at 4:51 AM
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring Bears RB D'Andre Swift, who's delivering the best season of his career. trib.al/nBcEoRA
Illinois State coach BROCK SPACK will appear on The Score's "The Tailgate" on Saturday morning with host
@paulpabst.bsky.social. The show airs from 7-8 am.
@paulpabst.bsky.social. The show airs from 7-8 am.
January 3, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Illinois State coach BROCK SPACK will appear on The Score's "The Tailgate" on Saturday morning with host
@paulpabst.bsky.social. The show airs from 7-8 am.
@paulpabst.bsky.social. The show airs from 7-8 am.
KYLEN MILLS will fill in for Adam Amin on Saturday for the Bulls-Hornets game on CHSN+. The Chicago-area native called her first Bulls game in the preseason.
January 3, 2026 at 4:23 AM
KYLEN MILLS will fill in for Adam Amin on Saturday for the Bulls-Hornets game on CHSN+. The Chicago-area native called her first Bulls game in the preseason.
AREA COLLEGE 🏈 CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES ON ESPN
Division III: NORTH CENTRAL vs. Wis.-River Falls, 7 pm CT Sunday
- Jay Alter, Rocky Boiman, reporter Madison Fitzpatrick
FCS: ILLINOIS STATE vs. Montana State, 6:30 Monday
- Dave Flemming, Brock Osweiler, reporter Stormy Buonantony
Division III: NORTH CENTRAL vs. Wis.-River Falls, 7 pm CT Sunday
- Jay Alter, Rocky Boiman, reporter Madison Fitzpatrick
FCS: ILLINOIS STATE vs. Montana State, 6:30 Monday
- Dave Flemming, Brock Osweiler, reporter Stormy Buonantony
January 3, 2026 at 1:41 AM
AREA COLLEGE 🏈 CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES ON ESPN
Division III: NORTH CENTRAL vs. Wis.-River Falls, 7 pm CT Sunday
- Jay Alter, Rocky Boiman, reporter Madison Fitzpatrick
FCS: ILLINOIS STATE vs. Montana State, 6:30 Monday
- Dave Flemming, Brock Osweiler, reporter Stormy Buonantony
Division III: NORTH CENTRAL vs. Wis.-River Falls, 7 pm CT Sunday
- Jay Alter, Rocky Boiman, reporter Madison Fitzpatrick
FCS: ILLINOIS STATE vs. Montana State, 6:30 Monday
- Dave Flemming, Brock Osweiler, reporter Stormy Buonantony
In Nielsen fall ratings book (9/18-12/10), THE SCORE ranked #2 in market in prime hours (6a-7p) among men 25-54 with 5.1 share (WKQX, 5.8), up from 4.6 in summer (6/26-9/17).
DAYPARTS
5:30-10a: 5.0, 3rd (up from 4.2)
10a-2p: 4.6, 5th (up from 4.1)
2-6p: 5.5, t-2nd (up from 5.3)
DAYPARTS
5:30-10a: 5.0, 3rd (up from 4.2)
10a-2p: 4.6, 5th (up from 4.1)
2-6p: 5.5, t-2nd (up from 5.3)
January 2, 2026 at 6:46 PM
In Nielsen fall ratings book (9/18-12/10), THE SCORE ranked #2 in market in prime hours (6a-7p) among men 25-54 with 5.1 share (WKQX, 5.8), up from 4.6 in summer (6/26-9/17).
DAYPARTS
5:30-10a: 5.0, 3rd (up from 4.2)
10a-2p: 4.6, 5th (up from 4.1)
2-6p: 5.5, t-2nd (up from 5.3)
DAYPARTS
5:30-10a: 5.0, 3rd (up from 4.2)
10a-2p: 4.6, 5th (up from 4.1)
2-6p: 5.5, t-2nd (up from 5.3)
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring Bears rookies, who are regular contributors to a high-powered offense, by @patfinley.bsky.social. trib.al/4fHE0X8
January 2, 2026 at 4:41 AM
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring Bears rookies, who are regular contributors to a high-powered offense, by @patfinley.bsky.social. trib.al/4fHE0X8
Bears radio voice Jeff Joniak making his own highlight reel during dramatic season. trib.al/H0G6dqX
Bears radio voice Jeff Joniak making his own highlight reel during dramatic season
Like players who play hard, Joniak broadcasts hard. In his 25th season as the Bears’ radio voice, the team has given him the content to showcase his ability.
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January 1, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Bears radio voice Jeff Joniak making his own highlight reel during dramatic season. trib.al/H0G6dqX