Red-hot Cubs surge early, but big questions still loom over October hopes: Telander
Rick Telander, a contributing sports columnist for FOX Chicago, looks at the Cubs’ scorching start and whether their early success can hold up through injuries and into a potential postseason run.
Rick Telander, a contributing sports columnist for FOX Chicago, looks at the Cubs’ scorching start and whether their early success can hold up through injuries and into a potential postseason run.
Column: Bryson Graham, saying all the right things, is the fresh start the Chicago Bulls need
It was refreshing to hear what Bryson Graham said. It was fun to feel excitement about the Chicago Bulls again. He's the fresh start this franchise needed.
It was refreshing to hear what Bryson Graham said. It was fun to feel excitement about the Chicago Bulls again. He's the fresh start this franchise needed.
Think your kid will go pro? Here's what the numbers say: Telander
Rick Telander, a contributing sports columnist for FOX Chicago, argues that the long odds of pro sports success make chasing balance, education and real-world opportunities a smarter bet.
Rick Telander, a contributing sports columnist for FOX Chicago, argues that the long odds of pro sports success make chasing balance, education and real-world opportunities a smarter bet.
Column: Angel Reese closes her Chicago chapter, but the 2026 Sky team can write its own story
Angel Reese returned to Wintrust Arena, showing she closed the chapter of her time in Chicago. Sky fans might have trouble accepting that, but the 2026 team deserves a chance to write its own chapter.
Angel Reese returned to Wintrust Arena, showing she closed the chapter of her time in Chicago. Sky fans might have trouble accepting that, but the 2026 team deserves a chance to write its own chapter.
NFL Draft 2026: Chicago Bears fill needs but miss chance for impact: Telander
Rick Telander, a contributing sports columnist for FOX Chicago, breaks down the Bears’ underwhelming draft and the uncertainty that defines the NFL’s most popular offseason spectacle.
Rick Telander, a contributing sports columnist for FOX Chicago, breaks down the Bears’ underwhelming draft and the uncertainty that defines the NFL’s most popular offseason spectacle.
Give Poles & Johnson the benefit of the doubt: 7 thoughts on the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft
Here are seven thoughts on the Chicago Bears' 2026 NFL Draft class, and how the Bears approached the weekend, including the Bears' selection of Sam Roush and the decision to forgo drafting a pass rusher.
Here are seven thoughts on the Chicago Bears' 2026 NFL Draft class, and how the Bears approached the weekend, including the Bears' selection of Sam Roush and the decision to forgo drafting a pass rusher.
Bulls play the lottery game as NBA looks to curb tanking: Telander
As the Bulls sit out the playoffs after a tanking season, Rick Telander examines how the NBA’s system can reward losing even as the league continues to thrive.
As the Bulls sit out the playoffs after a tanking season, Rick Telander examines how the NBA’s system can reward losing even as the league continues to thrive.
FOX 32 Chicago final 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Bears round out the defensive line
Here's FOX Chicago's final 2026 NFL Mock Draft, predicting the first round with all the draft cycle knowledge we've heard and trades we've seen.
Here's FOX Chicago's final 2026 NFL Mock Draft, predicting the first round with all the draft cycle knowledge we've heard and trades we've seen.
Column: Why the Chicago Sky, from the top down, need Skylar Diggins
Skylar Diggins wants to win, and will make sure everyone else is on the same level. Not just the immediate roster, but the coaching staff and front office, too. That’s what the Sky need.
Skylar Diggins wants to win, and will make sure everyone else is on the same level. Not just the immediate roster, but the coaching staff and front office, too. That’s what the Sky need.
At the Masters, unplugging becomes the real tradition unlike any other: Telander
The Masters offers more than golf, delivering a rare, old-fashioned experience where fans unplug and rediscover what it means to simply watch and be present.
The Masters offers more than golf, delivering a rare, old-fashioned experience where fans unplug and rediscover what it means to simply watch and be present.
Michigan’s portal-powered lineup delivers championship in new era: Telander
Michigan captures the national title with a roster built through the transfer portal, underscoring how money, movement and experience are redefining college basketball.
Michigan captures the national title with a roster built through the transfer portal, underscoring how money, movement and experience are redefining college basketball.
Fox 32 Chicago NFL Mock Draft: Post-NFL Free Agency predictions for the Chicago Bears and more
With the draft less than a month away, here are FOX 32 Chicago's first-round predictions in our 2026 NFL post-free agency mock draft.
With the draft less than a month away, here are FOX 32 Chicago's first-round predictions in our 2026 NFL post-free agency mock draft.
Column: Why hiring Carla Berube is a sign Northwestern is competitive in a new college landscape
Mark Jackson was understandably excited as he introduced Carla Berube as the next Wildcats women’s basketball coach. Hiring her a sign that NU has made itself competitive in a new college sports landscape.
Mark Jackson was understandably excited as he introduced Carla Berube as the next Wildcats women’s basketball coach. Hiring her a sign that NU has made itself competitive in a new college sports landscape.
Column: The Elite Eight had top-tier talent in the Chicago Bulls' backyard. They saw it, right?
Michigan dominated the Elite Eight at the United Center to clinch a Final Four spot, and it was all in the Bulls' backyard. Hey, Arturas Karnisovas, you saw that, right?
Michigan dominated the Elite Eight at the United Center to clinch a Final Four spot, and it was all in the Bulls' backyard. Hey, Arturas Karnisovas, you saw that, right?
We miss you, Drew Dalman. But, we understand you | Telander
Where are you, Drew Dalman? We miss you, dude. But we also understand you, writes FOX 32 sports columnist Rick Telander.
Where are you, Drew Dalman? We miss you, dude. But we also understand you, writes FOX 32 sports columnist Rick Telander.
Joy, Braden Smith, Olivier Rioux & what I want to see in March Madness | Telander
Every March, FOX Chicago columnist Rick Telander says to himself: Rick, you don’t need this. You’ve watched it a thousand times. There’s always mayhem. But there are still things Rick wants to see this March.
Every March, FOX Chicago columnist Rick Telander says to himself: Rick, you don’t need this. You’ve watched it a thousand times. There’s always mayhem. But there are still things Rick wants to see this March.
'Pimp the system': Why Purdue basketball proved the old ways still work with a Big Ten Title
Other teams can shell out cash and buy rosters. Purdue will stick with its guys like it did Sunday as it keeps trying to prove the old ways can still work.
Other teams can shell out cash and buy rosters. Purdue will stick with its guys like it did Sunday as it keeps trying to prove the old ways can still work.
Column: Win or lose vs. Purdue, Northwestern basketball accomplished its 25-26 mission
Coming off an offseason where Northwestern coach Chris Collins landed his best recruiting class of all time, NU had to make sure those kids grew into Big Ten players. Here's why that mission is accomplished.
Coming off an offseason where Northwestern coach Chris Collins landed his best recruiting class of all time, NU had to make sure those kids grew into Big Ten players. Here's why that mission is accomplished.
Trump targets NIL pay in college sports as athletes cash in: Telander
As NIL deals reshape college sports, President Donald Trump and NCAA leaders are pushing to limit athlete pay while top college football and basketball players continue earning millions.
As NIL deals reshape college sports, President Donald Trump and NCAA leaders are pushing to limit athlete pay while top college football and basketball players continue earning millions.
Bulls' latest rebuild echoes the Jordan-Krause dynasty: Telander
As the Chicago Bulls begin another rebuild after a brutal losing streak, a new look back at Jerry Krause and Michael Jordan’s dynasty highlights how the franchise rose — and fell — and what it must rediscover to matter again.
As the Chicago Bulls begin another rebuild after a brutal losing streak, a new look back at Jerry Krause and Michael Jordan’s dynasty highlights how the franchise rose — and fell — and what it must rediscover to matter again.