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The @Suntimes_sports Wednesday cover: Ben Johnson admits he has much to learn as he embarks on his first season as Bears coach. Story by @JasonLieser trib.al/AzqeRCG

Players are working to earn coach Ben Johnson’s trust, but he’s working toward the same as he tries to end the Bears’ run of fizzling coaches. trib.al/PC8yXJ2
Caleb Williams has goals this season — to be the Bears’ first 4,000-yard passer, to set a franchise record by completing 70% of his passes and to lower a sack total that was the most in Bears history. “Other than that, you’ve got to go win,” he said. trib.al/2QoFYN1
Caleb Williams wants to win — and to set #Bears records: chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/07/…
The Halas Intrigue podcast is back. Today, Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser tackle the three biggest topics as Bears veterans report to Halas Hall for training camp. trib.al/kLow4p1
The Sky have signed second-year guard Marquesha Davis to a seven-day hardship contract, the team announced. trib.al/BAKo3AD
Prior to tonight’s game at Tampa Bay, the Chicago White Sox returned right-handed pitcher Davis Martin from his injury rehabilitation assignment at Class AAA Charlotte, reinstated him from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Wikelman González to Charlotte.
Bears first-round pick Colston Loveland will begin the start of training camp but will likely require a ramp-up period, general manager Ryan Poles said Tuesday. trib.al/8JYZAIr
#Bears CB Jaylon Johnson will miss 'a few weeks' with a leg injury suffered during training, GM Ryan Poles said. chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/07/…
Bears coach Ben Johnson says "blank slate" at left tackle, though he expects Braxton Jones' experience gives him an advantage going in as he, Ozzy Trapilo and Kiran Amegadjie compete. Johnson says Darnell Wright is staying at right tackle.
The #Bears signed CB Tre Flowers and DL Tanoh Kpassagnon.
When Rich Hill appears for the Royals, it will be his 14th MLB team played for, tying Edwin Jackson for the MLB record And if he pitches in this series, he’ll do so against his first team, the Cubs
45-year-old Rich Hill is back for his 21st season! Hill is reportedly being called up by the Royals, per MLB.com's @Anne__Rogers.
Hope flies high at Halas Hall today. Players report now, first practice tomorrow. Should hear from Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and Grady Jarrett today—
Even though he hasn't coached a game yet, Ben Johnson could become the Bears' most beloved head coach since Mike Ditka — all Johnson has to do is win. trib.al/kL7knzB
Back page for Tuesday. Our @PatrickFinley reports on Caleb Williams entering Year 2. trib.al/i8m1M4X

Cubs fall out of first place in the NL Central for first time since April 11 after Brewers' 6-0 win in Seattle. It is Milwaukee's 11th consecutive win.
Cubs' Ben Brown surrenders seven runs in loss to Royals after being recalled from Triple-A trib.al/0jwhVth
Suddenly potent White Sox offense overpowers Rays for season-best 4-game win streak chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2025…