Telander: Reminiscing on Pete Rose, and the luck that finally found the Hit King

``Rick,’’ Pete Rose wrote to me on a baseball, ``Good Luck.’’ That was nice of him, I thought. But I wasn’t the one who needed good luck. That luck finally found Charlie Hustle.

Chicago Football Schedule Release: Immediate thoughts on Week 1 vs. the Vikings
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The Bears will take on the Vikings in primetime on Week 1. We give our immediate thoughts on the season opener on the Chicago Football Schedule Release show.

Why the Chicago Bears might finally be who we thought they were

The Bears have been dubbed "offseason champs" multiple years running, with in-season results leading to mediocrity. But now, things might actually be different.

Column: If 2024 was about drafting the face of the Chicago Sky, 2025 is about building the team

Not only do the Chicago Sky have a player who can contribute now, but they added players with the potential to contribute later. Now, the Sky look like a playoff contender on paper.

Column: Illinois basketball's March Madness exit was as frustrating as its season

It's fair to look at both ends of spectrum. The players aren't shying away from it, like Tomislav Ivisic when he told me this was "A team that could, but didn't.”

Was trading for Kyle Tucker enough to make the Cubs serious contenders?

Fans expected the Cubs to continue building around Kyle Tucker. It didn't materialize. Was trading for Kyle Tucker enough to make the Cubs serious contenders?

Chicago Sports Tonight: How will Illinois and others fare in March Madness?
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What are the Illini's chances for a deep tournament run? What about Duke and Michigan State? Lou, Tina, Kevin and Adam talk March Madness on Chicago Sports Tonight.