Overview
- Chicago erased a 21-6 fourth-quarter deficit to beat Green Bay 31-27 in the NFC wild-card game at Soldier Field.
- The victory sends the Bears to the Divisional Round, with their opponent to be determined by the Eagles–49ers outcome.
- Multiple outlets reported the Cubs reached a five-year, $175 million agreement with third baseman Alex Bregman that carries a $35 million average salary with a full no-trade clause and no opt-outs.
- Reporting also said Bregman declined $80 million remaining with Boston and that roughly $70 million of the Cubs deal is deferred, with the agreement not yet finalized.
- News of the Bregman agreement broke early in the Bears’ fourth quarter and, coupled with Bulls and Blackhawks wins, sparked cross-sport celebrations from fans, teams and local figures across the city.