Kevin Fishbain
@kfishbain.bsky.social
Senior writer at The Athletic covering the Chicago Bears.
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Spidercam, Spidercam.
Does whatever a camera can't.
Flies around, all the guys.
Catches angles you can't describe.
Look up! It's a Spidercam.
My story from Milan:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Does whatever a camera can't.
Flies around, all the guys.
Catches angles you can't describe.
Look up! It's a Spidercam.
My story from Milan:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
The ‘Spidercam’ is reinventing the way fans watch hockey at the Winter Olympics
Suspended over the ice by four retractable wires, the mobile camera is giving fans a new vantage of the fastest game on Earth.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Spidercam, Spidercam.
Does whatever a camera can't.
Flies around, all the guys.
Catches angles you can't describe.
Look up! It's a Spidercam.
My story from Milan:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Does whatever a camera can't.
Flies around, all the guys.
Catches angles you can't describe.
Look up! It's a Spidercam.
My story from Milan:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
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From @theathletic.com: Ilia Malinin spoke calmly, having found his composure. He didn’t run from his embarrassment. He didn’t hide behind his agony. He showed up, explained the worst moment of his skating life — repeatedly across multiple interviews. nyti.ms/3Oioq9R
February 14, 2026 at 3:22 PM
From @theathletic.com: Ilia Malinin spoke calmly, having found his composure. He didn’t run from his embarrassment. He didn’t hide behind his agony. He showed up, explained the worst moment of his skating life — repeatedly across multiple interviews. nyti.ms/3Oioq9R
“Slow down, less is more, and you'll have more time to be able to get everything else that you know.”
“Don't compare your journey to somebody else's.”
Great advice from Chicago broadcasting legends Peggy Kusinski and Dionne Miller
“Don't compare your journey to somebody else's.”
Great advice from Chicago broadcasting legends Peggy Kusinski and Dionne Miller
February 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
“Slow down, less is more, and you'll have more time to be able to get everything else that you know.”
“Don't compare your journey to somebody else's.”
Great advice from Chicago broadcasting legends Peggy Kusinski and Dionne Miller
“Don't compare your journey to somebody else's.”
Great advice from Chicago broadcasting legends Peggy Kusinski and Dionne Miller
Happy Mock Draft Season to those who celebrate. I like these to be more about laying out different scenarios and getting to know prospects who could fit as opposed to anything close to being predictive.
Now that that's out of the way, Bears Mock 1.0 (with @danwiederer.bsky.social)
Now that that's out of the way, Bears Mock 1.0 (with @danwiederer.bsky.social)
Chicago Bears NFL mock draft: Defense is clear priority, starting with front 7
In our first look at some options for the Bears in the 2026 draft, the focus is on the defensive line with the first two rounds.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Happy Mock Draft Season to those who celebrate. I like these to be more about laying out different scenarios and getting to know prospects who could fit as opposed to anything close to being predictive.
Now that that's out of the way, Bears Mock 1.0 (with @danwiederer.bsky.social)
Now that that's out of the way, Bears Mock 1.0 (with @danwiederer.bsky.social)
"Breaking In with Kevin Fishbain" episode 45
Guests: Peggy Kusinski and Dionne Miller
The two esteemed Chicago sports broadcasters have a radio show together, so it's a triple-origin-story episode — and a fun one
Guests: Peggy Kusinski and Dionne Miller
The two esteemed Chicago sports broadcasters have a radio show together, so it's a triple-origin-story episode — and a fun one
Episode 45: Peggy Kusinski and Dionne Miller, Chicago broadcasters and ESPN 1000 hosts
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February 11, 2026 at 4:17 PM
"Breaking In with Kevin Fishbain" episode 45
Guests: Peggy Kusinski and Dionne Miller
The two esteemed Chicago sports broadcasters have a radio show together, so it's a triple-origin-story episode — and a fun one
Guests: Peggy Kusinski and Dionne Miller
The two esteemed Chicago sports broadcasters have a radio show together, so it's a triple-origin-story episode — and a fun one
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Like 75% of the US Olympic curlers are from Minnesota. A lot of them curl out of two clubs in Saint Paul, one club is in Frogtown, a neighborhood that has been very heavily targeted by ICE. These curlers are good neighbors.
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
February 10, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Like 75% of the US Olympic curlers are from Minnesota. A lot of them curl out of two clubs in Saint Paul, one club is in Frogtown, a neighborhood that has been very heavily targeted by ICE. These curlers are good neighbors.
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Will the Cubs get any extensions done this spring? How healthy will their pitching be to enter the season? Any spring surprises coming? Three burning questions as we head to Mesa. www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Three burning Cubs questions as spring training opens
Nico Hoerner is a perfect fit for a Cubs team that seems poised to contend.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Will the Cubs get any extensions done this spring? How healthy will their pitching be to enter the season? Any spring surprises coming? Three burning questions as we head to Mesa. www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
The day after the Super Bowl means one thing: Bears salary-cap analysis.
Let the offseason begin
Let the offseason begin
Chicago Bears salary-cap analysis: Tough decisions for Ryan Poles ahead of free agency
Now that the Bears have a competitive roster, it's also an expensive one, which means tough decisions ahead for the general manager.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The day after the Super Bowl means one thing: Bears salary-cap analysis.
Let the offseason begin
Let the offseason begin
In his Super Bowl “Pick Six”, @sandonfl.bsky.social on John Schneider setting himself apart, HOF voting, Patriots comps, awards season, Sonny Jurgensen and so much more
Seahawks’ title underscores how to win in the modern NFL. There’s no going back: Pick Six
Great QBs have ruled the NFL for decades, but increasingly, even they are living in a league driven by the active, opportunistic GM.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
In his Super Bowl “Pick Six”, @sandonfl.bsky.social on John Schneider setting himself apart, HOF voting, Patriots comps, awards season, Sonny Jurgensen and so much more
The league has a bunch of good options for the 2026 season opener in Seattle … including the Bears.
February 9, 2026 at 3:29 AM
The league has a bunch of good options for the 2026 season opener in Seattle … including the Bears.
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How do you find a unique story at an event covered like the Super Bowl? Great advice from @sandonfl.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM
How do you find a unique story at an event covered like the Super Bowl? Great advice from @sandonfl.bsky.social
The Bears are promoting Press Taylor to offensive coordinator. Story by @danwiederer.bsky.social
Ben Johnson promoting Press Taylor to Bears offensive coordinator: Sources
The Bears' offense made huge leaps this season under first-year head coach Ben Johnson. Taylor steps into the important OC role.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The Bears are promoting Press Taylor to offensive coordinator. Story by @danwiederer.bsky.social
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It's hard to know what's inside the narrowest of near-misses.
That's why I'm pretty glad to have gotten the chance to get to talk to Ollie Martin not too long ago ...
Tonight's story from Lovigno: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
That's why I'm pretty glad to have gotten the chance to get to talk to Ollie Martin not too long ago ...
Tonight's story from Lovigno: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
February 8, 2026 at 12:05 AM
It's hard to know what's inside the narrowest of near-misses.
That's why I'm pretty glad to have gotten the chance to get to talk to Ollie Martin not too long ago ...
Tonight's story from Lovigno: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
That's why I'm pretty glad to have gotten the chance to get to talk to Ollie Martin not too long ago ...
Tonight's story from Lovigno: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
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"Bit of over-rotation on the landing there," I mutter critically as I sit on my couch with a toaster strudel, having never landed a quad-anything in my life
February 7, 2026 at 7:14 PM
"Bit of over-rotation on the landing there," I mutter critically as I sit on my couch with a toaster strudel, having never landed a quad-anything in my life
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seattle safety Nick Emmanwori was a full participant in practice today and has NO game status designation. "Turns out he's alive," head coach Mike Macdonald told me.
February 6, 2026 at 11:33 PM
seattle safety Nick Emmanwori was a full participant in practice today and has NO game status designation. "Turns out he's alive," head coach Mike Macdonald told me.
Podcast for your weekend ... @sandonfl.bsky.social talks about how he got his start in sports journalism: covering high school sports in Spokane, Wazzu in the Rose Bowl, and he reflects on his first Super Bowl
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Spotify open.spotify.com/show/2YQrdNf...
February 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Podcast for your weekend ... @sandonfl.bsky.social talks about how he got his start in sports journalism: covering high school sports in Spokane, Wazzu in the Rose Bowl, and he reflects on his first Super Bowl
Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Spotify open.spotify.com/show/2YQrdNf...
Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Spotify open.spotify.com/show/2YQrdNf...
Bears guard Joe Thuney wins the NFL’s inaugural “Protector of the Year” award. He started every game, including a playoff game at left tackle. He finished second in the league in ESPN’s “pass block win rate” for interior linemen.
February 6, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Bears guard Joe Thuney wins the NFL’s inaugural “Protector of the Year” award. He started every game, including a playoff game at left tackle. He finished second in the league in ESPN’s “pass block win rate” for interior linemen.
Quick Bears roster note: Theo Benedet, who was an ERFA, is signed for 2026 (one year, $1M).
Benedet, a college RT, had never played a snap of football at LT before training camp. Started 8 games. Finished 4th in ESPN's run block win rate among OTs. Now gets a full offseason to train at LT.
Benedet, a college RT, had never played a snap of football at LT before training camp. Started 8 games. Finished 4th in ESPN's run block win rate among OTs. Now gets a full offseason to train at LT.
February 5, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Quick Bears roster note: Theo Benedet, who was an ERFA, is signed for 2026 (one year, $1M).
Benedet, a college RT, had never played a snap of football at LT before training camp. Started 8 games. Finished 4th in ESPN's run block win rate among OTs. Now gets a full offseason to train at LT.
Benedet, a college RT, had never played a snap of football at LT before training camp. Started 8 games. Finished 4th in ESPN's run block win rate among OTs. Now gets a full offseason to train at LT.
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Jessie Diggins, Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist, from the Twin Cities: “I want to make sure you know who I’m racing for…”
February 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Jessie Diggins, Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist, from the Twin Cities: “I want to make sure you know who I’m racing for…”
How do you find a unique story at an event covered like the Super Bowl? Great advice from @sandonfl.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM
How do you find a unique story at an event covered like the Super Bowl? Great advice from @sandonfl.bsky.social
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my practice report from Seattle today. the big news- Seahawks rookie Nick Emmanwori left practice early after hurting his ankle.
Mike Macdonald: "We brought him in to look at it, and we'll kind of go from here and figure out what are the next steps?"
Mike Macdonald: "We brought him in to look at it, and we'll kind of go from here and figure out what are the next steps?"
February 5, 2026 at 2:58 AM
my practice report from Seattle today. the big news- Seahawks rookie Nick Emmanwori left practice early after hurting his ankle.
Mike Macdonald: "We brought him in to look at it, and we'll kind of go from here and figure out what are the next steps?"
Mike Macdonald: "We brought him in to look at it, and we'll kind of go from here and figure out what are the next steps?"
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I am part of the mass layoffs at the Washington Post.
I am sad and angry. We all want to keep doing the work.
But for now I want to document a reality of being in journalism today.
I am sad and angry. We all want to keep doing the work.
But for now I want to document a reality of being in journalism today.
February 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I am part of the mass layoffs at the Washington Post.
I am sad and angry. We all want to keep doing the work.
But for now I want to document a reality of being in journalism today.
I am sad and angry. We all want to keep doing the work.
But for now I want to document a reality of being in journalism today.
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Me on the death of the Washington Post sports section.
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
Death of a Sports Section
The Washington Post sports department was dismantled before its leaders gave it a chance to change
www.theringer.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Me on the death of the Washington Post sports section.
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
"Breaking In with Kevin Fishbain" episode 44
Guest: @sandonfl.bsky.social
Learn how Sando got his start in sports media, and we go through some of the stories he wrote at his first Super Bowl, 27 years ago.
Sponsor: www.playbyplaycamps.com
Guest: @sandonfl.bsky.social
Learn how Sando got his start in sports media, and we go through some of the stories he wrote at his first Super Bowl, 27 years ago.
Sponsor: www.playbyplaycamps.com
Episode 44: Mike Sando, senior NFL writer at The Athletic
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February 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
"Breaking In with Kevin Fishbain" episode 44
Guest: @sandonfl.bsky.social
Learn how Sando got his start in sports media, and we go through some of the stories he wrote at his first Super Bowl, 27 years ago.
Sponsor: www.playbyplaycamps.com
Guest: @sandonfl.bsky.social
Learn how Sando got his start in sports media, and we go through some of the stories he wrote at his first Super Bowl, 27 years ago.
Sponsor: www.playbyplaycamps.com
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Jeff Bezos has enough spare change under the seat cushions of his rocket to keep this newspaper afloat. Can't he just pretend that the Washington Post is, like, a $75 million vanity documentary
Breaking News: The Washington Post began sweeping layoffs that were slated to shrink the scope of the publication.
Washington Post Begins Sweeping Layoffs
The layoffs are slated to shrink the newsroom by hundreds of journalists, cutting into The Post’s local, international and sports coverage.
nyti.ms
February 4, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Jeff Bezos has enough spare change under the seat cushions of his rocket to keep this newspaper afloat. Can't he just pretend that the Washington Post is, like, a $75 million vanity documentary