Super Bowl LX reminds us football's biggest game is bigger than the game itself | Telander
From the redemptions stories, to the halftime show and even the advertisements, Super Bowl LX reminded us how Super Bowl Sunday is about more than a mere championship sporting event.
From the redemptions stories, to the halftime show and even the advertisements, Super Bowl LX reminded us how Super Bowl Sunday is about more than a mere championship sporting event.
The ‘train wreck’ of college sports is actually a cash machine: Telander
FOX Chicago contributing sports columnist Rick Telander argues that while the transfer portal and NIL era may look messy, college sports aren’t dying at all—they’re booming now that the long-running fiction of amateurism is finally gone.
FOX Chicago contributing sports columnist Rick Telander argues that while the transfer portal and NIL era may look messy, college sports aren’t dying at all—they’re booming now that the long-running fiction of amateurism is finally gone.
Unlikely Super Bowl QB duel has some Bears fans wondering 'what if?': Telander
Super Bowl LX features an unlikely quarterback matchup between Seahawks veteran Sam Darnold and Patriots rising star Drake Maye. One is chasing redemption, the other arriving ahead of schedule — and for some Bears fans, Maye’s rise revives familiar questions about draft-day decisions and how quickly quarterback paths can change.
Super Bowl LX features an unlikely quarterback matchup between Seahawks veteran Sam Darnold and Patriots rising star Drake Maye. One is chasing redemption, the other arriving ahead of schedule — and for some Bears fans, Maye’s rise revives familiar questions about draft-day decisions and how quickly quarterback paths can change.
What are the expectations for 2026? 7 thoughts on the Chicago Bears' offseason after it began this week
Here are seven thoughts on the start of the Chicago Bears’ offseason as Super Bowl LX is now set.
Here are seven thoughts on the start of the Chicago Bears’ offseason as Super Bowl LX is now set.
Final Word: The Chicago Bears moved on to 2026, but the 2025 season deserves to live forever
No matter what comes next, the 2025 Bears deserve to live in Chicago lore forever. The Bears might have moved on, but you don’t need to. Not yet, at least.
No matter what comes next, the 2025 Bears deserve to live in Chicago lore forever. The Bears might have moved on, but you don’t need to. Not yet, at least.
How Indiana football became a national power in the new age of college sports: Telander
Fox Chicago Sports contributor Rick Telander reflects on Indiana football’s improbable rise, using it as a window into how money, transfers, and adaptation have completely reshaped college football.
Fox Chicago Sports contributor Rick Telander reflects on Indiana football’s improbable rise, using it as a window into how money, transfers, and adaptation have completely reshaped college football.
Final Word: The Chicago Bears have equalized their rivalry with Green Bay
No matter what happens in the Divisional round or beyond, the 2025 Bears have dealt the Packers and their fans two of the most devastating losses in this decade and equalized the oldest rivalry in the NFL.
No matter what happens in the Divisional round or beyond, the 2025 Bears have dealt the Packers and their fans two of the most devastating losses in this decade and equalized the oldest rivalry in the NFL.
For the Bears, the whole season comes down to one more game against the Packers: Telander
After 15 years without a playoff win, the Bears’ season — and maybe their sanity — hinges once again on beating their oldest and most painful rival.
After 15 years without a playoff win, the Bears’ season — and maybe their sanity — hinges once again on beating their oldest and most painful rival.
Caleb Williams is electric — but are the Bears asking too much too soon: Telander
A close loss to San Francisco puts Caleb Williams under the microscope again, raising familiar questions about whether brilliance, inconsistency, or something in between will ultimately define the Chicago Bears’ franchise quarterback.
A close loss to San Francisco puts Caleb Williams under the microscope again, raising familiar questions about whether brilliance, inconsistency, or something in between will ultimately define the Chicago Bears’ franchise quarterback.
Final Word: In a Wild West shootout, the Chicago Bears' offense proves its playoff ready
Losing to the 49ers in a game where they just ran out of time isn’t a death knell. Instead, the Bears deserve to hold their heads high. We learned this team's offense is ready for the playoffs.
Losing to the 49ers in a game where they just ran out of time isn’t a death knell. Instead, the Bears deserve to hold their heads high. We learned this team's offense is ready for the playoffs.
How Notre Dame should fit itself into the Wild West of college football | Telander
As Notre Dame screamed and hollered for being left out of the 12-team tourney, it really had nobody to blame but itself. To avoid that, they should adhere to the "Wild West" that is present-day college football.
As Notre Dame screamed and hollered for being left out of the 12-team tourney, it really had nobody to blame but itself. To avoid that, they should adhere to the "Wild West" that is present-day college football.
Final Word: How far can the Chicago Bears of destiny dream? That's for you to decide
Yes, yesterday was real. The Bears beat the Packers and proved how they really are a team of destiny. How far can they go? Ultimately, that's for you to decide.
Yes, yesterday was real. The Bears beat the Packers and proved how they really are a team of destiny. How far can they go? Ultimately, that's for you to decide.
College Basketball: 7 thoughts on Northwestern, Illinois, Loyola and more as the halfway point approaches
What should we make of the Illini, Ramblers and Blue Demons? Here are seven thoughts on Loyola, Northwestern, Illinois and more as the college basketball season approaches its midway point.
What should we make of the Illini, Ramblers and Blue Demons? Here are seven thoughts on Loyola, Northwestern, Illinois and more as the college basketball season approaches its midway point.
With Packers looming, Caleb Williams looks like the quarterback Chicago has waited 75 years for: Telander
A look at why Caleb Williams is emerging as the steady, resilient quarterback the Bears have been searching for — and how injuries, rivals, and past failures highlight just how rare that is.
A look at why Caleb Williams is emerging as the steady, resilient quarterback the Bears have been searching for — and how injuries, rivals, and past failures highlight just how rare that is.
Notre Dame's playoff snub could trigger seismic shifts across college football: Telander
Fox 32 contributing sports columnist Rick Telander argues that Notre Dame’s playoff snub could set off sweeping changes to scheduling, conferences, and the very structure of college football.
Fox 32 contributing sports columnist Rick Telander argues that Notre Dame’s playoff snub could set off sweeping changes to scheduling, conferences, and the very structure of college football.
Final Word: Seeing the benefits of the Bears-Packers rivalry when the football games are good
The Bears-Packers rivalry is good again. We’re sweating the small stuff and the press conferences become cannon fodder. Most importantly, the games are good.
The Bears-Packers rivalry is good again. We’re sweating the small stuff and the press conferences become cannon fodder. Most importantly, the games are good.
Column: Notre Dame football, a CFP snub and the price the Irish paid in 2025
The Irish have every right to feel snubbed. But, that’s what happens when you give a head-scratching entity like the College Football Playoff committee the final say. It's the price Notre Dame paid in 2025.
The Irish have every right to feel snubbed. But, that’s what happens when you give a head-scratching entity like the College Football Playoff committee the final say. It's the price Notre Dame paid in 2025.
Column: A Chicago Bears win in Lambeau on Sunday would mean the Johnson era is truly different
Beating the Packers when they’re playing for pride in a season where they’re built to win it all would be proof the Bears are contending for more than just the NFC North title.
Beating the Packers when they’re playing for pride in a season where they’re built to win it all would be proof the Bears are contending for more than just the NFC North title.
Why Ben Johnson may be the Bears’ best move in decades: Telander
Fox Chicago Sports contributing columnist Rick Telander breaks down how Ben Johnson’s innovative coaching, key veteran additions, and a dominant run game have turned the 9-3 Chicago Bears into surprise NFC contenders after their 24-15 win over the Eagles.
Fox Chicago Sports contributing columnist Rick Telander breaks down how Ben Johnson’s innovative coaching, key veteran additions, and a dominant run game have turned the 9-3 Chicago Bears into surprise NFC contenders after their 24-15 win over the Eagles.
Final Word: A statement win for the Chicago Bears brings validation for GM Ryan Poles
On the anniversary of the Bears firing Matt Eberflus, one of the NFL’s original franchises became one of the best stories in the NFL. It was a validating day for Bears’ general manager Ryan Poles, who deserves his praise.
On the anniversary of the Bears firing Matt Eberflus, one of the NFL’s original franchises became one of the best stories in the NFL. It was a validating day for Bears’ general manager Ryan Poles, who deserves his praise.