Why Ben Johnson's much-awaited Chicago Bears debut was like a pie in the face | Telander
Watching the Bears' loss to the Vikings was like walking through a bakery, sampling cakes and cookies, then having a shaving-cream pie jammed in your face. What a stone cold bummer.
Watching the Bears' loss to the Vikings was like walking through a bakery, sampling cakes and cookies, then having a shaving-cream pie jammed in your face. What a stone cold bummer.
Final Word: Not even Ben Johnson can escape growing pains with the Chicago Bears in a MNF collapse
It was the same ol’ story, song and dance for the Chicago Bears on Monday night, which was a perfect reminder that not even Ben Johnson can escape the growing pains.
It was the same ol’ story, song and dance for the Chicago Bears on Monday night, which was a perfect reminder that not even Ben Johnson can escape the growing pains.
The Swift and Kelce era shows the power of sports and entertainment colliding: Telander
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship isn’t just about romance, it’s a billion-dollar collision of sports and pop culture that’s reshaping how we view both the NFL and celebrity power.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship isn’t just about romance, it’s a billion-dollar collision of sports and pop culture that’s reshaping how we view both the NFL and celebrity power.
Michigan’s cheating, Northwestern’s hazing, and the business of college football: Telander
Herewith, a snapshot of two football coaches--and, by extension, a look at the wildly-popular, high-pressure, chaotic and financially gigantic world of college football itself. (And dare we say, corrupt world?)
Herewith, a snapshot of two football coaches--and, by extension, a look at the wildly-popular, high-pressure, chaotic and financially gigantic world of college football itself. (And dare we say, corrupt world?)
Column: Candace Parker delivered for her hometown, and Chicago has lacked a star like her since
Candace Parker followed through. How many Chicago stars can say that? Not many, and that kind of bright-shining star is something Chicago sports has missed since she left.
Candace Parker followed through. How many Chicago stars can say that? Not many, and that kind of bright-shining star is something Chicago sports has missed since she left.
Caleb Williams flashes chemistry with Ben Johnson in preseason Bears blowout | Telander
If that Bears opening drive against the Bills Sunday night could be bottled and put on tap, we’d pull the lever and fill our cups from now until the end of Caleb Williams’ career.
If that Bears opening drive against the Bills Sunday night could be bottled and put on tap, we’d pull the lever and fill our cups from now until the end of Caleb Williams’ career.
Should Caleb Williams have played in the Bears preseason opener? Consider both sides | Telander
We can understand this care being shown to Caleb Williams. But what can anyone decide until we see Williams under fire, bad guys coming at him, craziness everywhere?
We can understand this care being shown to Caleb Williams. But what can anyone decide until we see Williams under fire, bad guys coming at him, craziness everywhere?
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.
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.
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.
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.