THE WINDY CITY SPORTS DESK · 2026-11-15
A bye-week Sunday for the Bears, a point for the Hawks, and a little North Side hardware. Your daily route through Chicago sports, with the receipts one click away.
NFL
Bye week. Next on the verified schedule: New Orleans at Soldier Field.
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Chicago’s coach reviewed the narrow Tampa Bay victory and the offense’s confidence on its final drive.
NHL
A verified final below; check the team before making game-night plans.
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vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Chicago earned a point.
MLB
Offseason reading. No recent final or upcoming game verified in this edition.
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No recent final verified for this edition.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong won the 2026 NL MVP unanimously.
NBA
A road win is in the books. Cleveland is next on our verified calendar.
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at Cleveland Cavaliers
Chicago won, 117–106.
MLB
Offseason desk. No recent final or upcoming fixture verified here; use the official schedule and video links.
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No recent final verified for this edition.
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Will Venable won the 2026 AL Manager of the Year award.
WNBA
Offseason desk. No current fixture verified; an older official team update is linked below.
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No recent final verified for this edition.
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The Sky’s October 14 news listing recognizes Sydney Taylor’s All-Rookie selection. This is an offseason catch-up, not breaking news.
NCAA football
College football. The Wildcats head to Minneapolis next.
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at Minnesota
After a 28–19 defeat at Ohio State, Northwestern’s official recap lists Minnesota next, with an 11 a.m. CT kickoff on November 21.