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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Column: If Brad Underwood took the blame, it's on him to lift Illinois basketball to its potential

If Brad Underwood is going to take the onus of a loss like Friday night, then the obligation to get over that hump solely lies in his lap now with a team that could be his best in Champaign.

The NFL Combine begins with the Bears' to-do list and shopping list set | Telander

A terrifying edge rusher is the mightiest Bears need of all. That's at the top of their grocery list as the 2026 NFL Combine begins. Don't forget about their to-do list, either.

Why Amber Glenn, Mikaela Shiffrin and redemption shined brightest for Team USA in Milan

Team USA suffered early in Milan, succumbing to pressure and suffering devastating injuries. But, what I'll remember most is how Amber Glenn, Mikaela Shiffrin and more earned their Olympic moments.

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.

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.