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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Sky did right by Allie Quigley by making her the first-ever jersey to be retired by the franchise. She earned that.
1st & North: Cassie weighs in on PFF ranking the Bears O-Line No. 4 in the NFL
Pro Football Focus really ranked the Bears' offensive line as the fourth-best in the NFL. Does that check out? FOX 32's Cassie Carlson weighs in as the offseason nears an end.
Pro Football Focus really ranked the Bears' offensive line as the fourth-best in the NFL. Does that check out? FOX 32's Cassie Carlson weighs in as the offseason nears an end.
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.
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.
Why Alfonso Soriano made our Cubs Quarter Century Team over Ian Happ | ChicagoNOW
In the great quarter century team debate, Alfonso Soriano was our choice over Ian Happ. FOX 32 Digital Sports Producer Chris Kwiecinski explains why.
In the great quarter century team debate, Alfonso Soriano was our choice over Ian Happ. FOX 32 Digital Sports Producer Chris Kwiecinski explains why.
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.
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.
Is a Chicago Cubs' June slump cause for panic? | Chicago Sports Tonight
The Cubs have been struggling in June, but should the Northsiders panic? Adam Abdalla and Matt Speigel explain why they aren't.
The Cubs have been struggling in June, but should the Northsiders panic? Adam Abdalla and Matt Speigel explain why they aren't.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rick Telander reflects on the Sun-Times’ post-buyout struggles and AI scandal, warning of the dangers of cutting corners in journalism.
New book dives into Caleb Williams’ pre-draft doubts about joining Chicago Bears
Fox 32 sports columnist Rick Telander reflects on 'American Kings,' a deeply reported and personal look at the cultural power of quarterbacks, featuring Caleb Williams’ path to the Bears.
Fox 32 sports columnist Rick Telander reflects on 'American Kings,' a deeply reported and personal look at the cultural power of quarterbacks, featuring Caleb Williams’ path to the Bears.
Column: Caleb Williams doesn't deserve a haboob thrown his way for being right
There was a hearty haboob of a storm after Seth Wickersham's bombshell. It shouldn’t be directed at Caleb Williams.
There was a hearty haboob of a storm after Seth Wickersham's bombshell. It shouldn’t be directed at Caleb Williams.