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Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks in action at Fiserv Forum in April 2023.

Bulls Begin in Toronto as a Crowded Opening Week Tests Chicago's Identity

Chicago Bulls · Toronto Raptors · Milwaukee Bucks · Washington Wizards

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls open the 2026–27 regular season Wednesday in Toronto, and the opening schedule leaves little room for a slow transition from preseason experiments to games that count. A trip to face the Raptors at 6:30 p.m. Central is the first assignment. Chicago then visits Milwaukee on Friday before returning home to face Washington on Saturday. The result is an early three-game sequence against different opponents and in different settings, each capable of revealing something about a team at the start of a long campaign.

DOPE Sports Network Staff · Oct 21, 2026

Tyrique Stevenson attempts a tackle against Washington in October 2025.

Professional / Football / STORY

Bears' Defensive Answer Faces a New Test Against Patriots on Short Week

Chicago Bears · New England Patriots

CHICAGO — The Bears' 31–23 victory over Atlanta answered an immediate question about the offense: Caleb Williams could return and help Chicago win after missing time with a hamstring injury. The next question is more complicated. On Thursday night, with substantially less preparation time than a normal NFL game week, can the Bears produce another efficient performance while their defense absorbs an unusually demanding personnel situation?

DOPE Sports Network Staff · Oct 21, 2026