Angel Reese (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Chicago Fire rookie forward Angel Reese is quickly becoming engrained into Chicago sports culture.

For the second straight week, Reese found herself on the sidelines of an NFL game. Last week, she was sporting a Ravens jersey at M&T Bank Stadium since she is a fan of the team and was born in the area.

This week, Angel Reese was at Soldier Field and turning heads as she sported a No. 5 jersey, which happens to be a retired jersey number for the team. It was most famously worn by Hall of Famer George McAfee, and Chicago retired his No. 5 jersey in 1955.

“Hey guys, it’s Angel Reese here. I’m at the Bears game today. Bear Down.”

The Bears play at home on Sunday vs. the Carolina Panthers.

Reese is coming off her first season with the Chicago Sky, during which she averaged a double-double of 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds.

The 22-year-old basketball star will return to action in January for the new Unrivaled League in Miami.

Angel Reese Went Public About Caleb Williams Friendship

The two newest young Chicago sports stars are Angel Reese and Caleb Williams.

Reese and Williams are both from the Maryland area and have known each other since they were children, Reese told NBC Sports Chicago.

The former LSU star told NBC Chicago earlier this year, “Yeah, me and Caleb are cool.”

Angel Reese added in the May 1 interview at Sky training camp, “One of my good friends are best friends with [Caleb] that are in my friend group. So we’re all from the DMV area.”

“Just being able to have another DMV tie, another amazing player … so we lit right now. We turning the city up right now,” she said. “[Caleb and I] talked after he got drafted. I don’t know when he’s gonna be here, but we’re all gonna hang out. My friend is coming down, and we’re all gonna hang out, cause we’re cool. So I’m excited.”

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.