ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller: Aug. 28, 2026

On August 28, 2026, ABC7 Sports Overtime hosted Dionne Miller to discuss various sporting events and their impact. The show airs live on Fridays at 5:30 and 8 p.m., and Saturdays at 4:30 a.m. on ABC7 Chicago's 24/7 stream.

Chicago Cubs and White Sox fans were thrilled to learn that both teams would be in the playoffs, a feat not seen since 2008. Dionne Miller, along with ESPN Radio host Jeff Meller, spoke about the factors contributing to the White Sox's success this year. Notably, Matt Shaw, sidelined for two months due to a hand injury, was set to return to the lineup.

The Chicago Bears concluded their preseason with a game against the Tennessee Titans, leading to roster decisions for the upcoming NFL season. Dionne Miller spoke with Bears beat reporter Herb Howard of The Bigs Media about the training camp experience during the second year of head coach Ben Johnson's tenure. Howard provided insights into the progress of different players, including those who had less successful camps, particularly on the left side of the offensive line.

College football's inaugural season saw Chicago State join the gridiron scene. For the first time ever, the Chicago State Cougars took to the field. ABC7 interviewed some of the players from the Cougars' practice, highlighting the significance of this historic moment for the local players. The NFL bid farewell to the annual Pro Bowl, a tradition that honored the best players of each season.

Throughout its history, the Bears had produced 337 Pro Bowl selections, including legendary players like Mike Singletary, who appeared ten times, and Walter Payton, who was a nine-time recipient.