Thousands of the faithful are celebrating Pope Leo XIV in a uniquely Chicago way Saturday with an event and mass at Rate Field.

On Saturday, basketball fans can enjoy some hoops on an off day from the 2025 NBA Finals, as Big3 Basketball Chicago takes place.

It’s already benefitting from backing down. According to an industry source, viewership was up an average of about 60% during CHSN’s first weekend on Comcast compared to the previous weekend.

In the wake of the Comcast deal, CHSN abruptly pulled the plug on local TV affiliates in Chicago, Rockford, Peoria, and Fort Wayne and South Bend, Indiana.

Starting Oct. 1, the Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox have a new TV home — but some in Chicago won’t be able to see it. Here’s what to know about Chicago Sports Network. So what’s happening — and why now?

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was named one of the 10 players with the most to prove during the 2025 NFL season.

The channel is available on Xfinity's Ultimate programming tier on Channel 200, the same spot that the teams' former home, NBC Sports Chicago, occupied before being shut down Sept. 30.

One has danced atop the dugout at Rate Field. Another earned a Topps trading card for throwing a perfect strike. And a third has run the Chicago Marathon 13 consecutive times. Sports is a habit, but their life’s work is a higher calling. They’re nuns.

The Chicago Sky are struggling with a new coach and revamped roster. They are 2-6 following a lopsided road loss to the New York Liberty.

The Chicago Sports Network finally hit the airwaves Friday on Comcast, but it’s going to cost subscribers more to watch the White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks.