Ryne Sandberg gave Chicago a different kind of icon: Telander
Ryne Sandberg never sought the spotlight, but as Rick Telander writes for Fox 32, his greatness was impossible to miss.
Trump wants a mascot revival—even if it means reviving racism: Telander
Rick Telander, contributing sports columnist for Fox 32 Chicago, sharply critiques Donald Trump's push to reinstate the “Indians" and “Redskins" team names, calling it a step backward on respect and decency.
Column: The Big Ten and Tony Petitti officially lost the plot with a '4-4-2-2-1' Playoff model
The ideas for expansion have flown the coop, jumped the tracks and completely lost the plot of why the College Football Playoff was created. Big Ten boss Tony Petitti's model is the latest example.
Behind the 2 plays that defined the last 9 months for the Chicago Bears, and led to Ben Johnson: Telander
Two unforgettable plays—a defensive meltdown against Washington and a trick-play touchdown by Detroit—defined the Bears’ 2024 collapse and set the stage for a franchise overhaul, from firing Matt Eberflus to hiring Ben Johnson.
NIU football, Thomas Hammock operate opposite the college football norm. That operation will be soon tested
Thomas Hammock has been going against the grain since the beginning of the NIL era, and it's working at NIU. That operation will be tested in the coming year.
Eulogizing Bear-Bear, a sports columnist's best friend: Telander
Rick Telander wishes they had wheelchairs for dogs, because he would have pushed his 20 pounds around for as long as possible. He eulogizes Bear-Bear, a sports columnist's best friend.
Column: Chicago Sky do right by Allie Quigley after she did right by them for a decade
The Sky did right by Allie Quigley by making her the first-ever jersey to be retired by the franchise. She earned that.
From Schwarbs to PCA, this Cubs team feels familiar: Telander
From Kyle Schwarber to Pete Crow-Armstrong, Fox 32 sports columnist Rick Telander connects the dots on why this Chicago Cubs run feels different — and a little familiar.
How the 2025 NBA Draft evoked memories of Glenbrook North legend Jon Scheyer: Telander
Jon Scheyer is the heir to the Duke mystique, and seeing three of his player get selected in the top 10 of the NBA Draft brought back a ton of memories for me.
Wrigley gives Sosa a standing ovation, even with the asterisk: Telander
How do you go from being a pariah, to being a symbol of summertime fun for the whole family? It's complex, writes Rick Telander.
Column: The Sammy Sosa closure continues this baseball era's trend of forgiveness
Friday wasn't just about welcoming back Sammy Sosa. It was a continuance of this era of forgiveness in baseball.
Ozzy the next Kyle Long? 1 Rookie on Each NFL Team That Conjures Up a Franchise Star
Some players seemingly drip with potential, but can Ozzy Trapilo follow in Kyle Long's footsteps with the Chicago Bears?
Reese and Clark made it clear—the WNBA deserves your attention: Telander
I apologize, but I’ve become bored with the NBA. Maybe it’s because the Bulls have been so blah. Maybe it’s because it’s hard to get fired up about a Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals. Or maybe it’s because traveling, carrying and palming are no longer violations, and Euro-stepping and foot-shuffling are the rage.
Column: White Sox and Catholicism join hands to celebrate Pope Leo XIV with the best of both worlds
White Sox fans and Catholics joined hands to celebrate the tie that strongly binds both in Pope Leo XIV, who became the first American-born Pope.
College athletes were always workers, not amateurs: Telander
Fox 32 sports columnist and former Northwestern football player Rick Telander reflects on the NCAA’s long-standing amateurism model and welcomes the new era of college athletes finally getting paid.
Column: How a new Chicago Bears staff offers clean slates for Tyrique Stevenson, Jaquan Brisker and more
Ben Johnson is offering a clean slate for plenty of defensive players who want a chance to show what they are on the field, as opposed to what they're known from in the past.
What the Sun-Times’ AI blunder says about the future of journalism: Telander
Rick Telander reflects on the Sun-Times’ post-buyout struggles and AI scandal, warning of the dangers of cutting corners in journalism.