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BEAR(S) DOWN. (This is a football story.)
Alas, we're looking at end of line for Bears chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/0...
Alas, we're looking at end of line for Bears chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/0...
Alas, we're looking at end of line for Bears
As much as it pains me to write it — and you to read it — their season will end Sunday against the Rams.
chicago.suntimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:52 PM
BEAR(S) DOWN. (This is a football story.)
Alas, we're looking at end of line for Bears chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/0...
Alas, we're looking at end of line for Bears chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/0...
DELUSION AIN'T CUTE.
Bears’ run to the playoffs feels great, but the nature of their winning has become the elephant in the room chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/1...
Bears’ run to the playoffs feels great, but the nature of their winning has become the elephant in the room chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/1...
Bears’ run to the playoffs feels great, but the nature of their winning has become the elephant in the room
Fans have let the joy of winning overshadow the fact that the Bears have gotten a lot of breaks and benefited from a lot of luck
chicago.suntimes.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
DELUSION AIN'T CUTE.
Bears’ run to the playoffs feels great, but the nature of their winning has become the elephant in the room chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/1...
Bears’ run to the playoffs feels great, but the nature of their winning has become the elephant in the room chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/1...
WHY IS WHAT BILLY DONOVAN DOING NOT WORKING?
Despite Billy Donovan's storied success, he just isn’t pushing Bulls over the hump chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/1...
Despite Billy Donovan's storied success, he just isn’t pushing Bulls over the hump chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/1...
Despite Billy Donovan's storied success, he just isn’t pushing Bulls over the hump
chicago.suntimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
WHY IS WHAT BILLY DONOVAN DOING NOT WORKING?
Despite Billy Donovan's storied success, he just isn’t pushing Bulls over the hump chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/1...
Despite Billy Donovan's storied success, he just isn’t pushing Bulls over the hump chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/1...
They say Marcus Freeman’s race, Notre Dame's CFP exclusion aren’t connected — yet the situation seems off chicago.suntimes.com/college-spor...
That "Black" Feeling. (Some don't want to understand.)
That "Black" Feeling. (Some don't want to understand.)
They say Marcus Freeman’s race, Notre Dame's CFP exclusion aren’t connected — yet the situation seems off
Believe: Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua isn’t at the forefront of this ND saga — Freeman is. More important, Freeman’s face is.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:19 AM
They say Marcus Freeman’s race, Notre Dame's CFP exclusion aren’t connected — yet the situation seems off chicago.suntimes.com/college-spor...
That "Black" Feeling. (Some don't want to understand.)
That "Black" Feeling. (Some don't want to understand.)
Victory over Packers could signal true beginning of Bears' ascent under Ben Johnson chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/1...
FUEL.
FUEL.
Victory over Packers could signal true beginning of Bears' ascent under Ben Johnson
As “statement games” go, this is this season’s loudest one, especially because a nationwide ‘‘belief’’ seems to exist that the Bears “ain’t on that level” yet.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Victory over Packers could signal true beginning of Bears' ascent under Ben Johnson chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/1...
FUEL.
FUEL.
THE MEANING OF MT. CARMEL.
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Mount Carmel is on the precipice of all-time greatness
The Caravan went through the season as a squad functioning more like a squadron, a 12-0 juggernaut unable to be matched or defeated.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
THE MEANING OF MT. CARMEL.
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Bears have a 5-3 record, but their wins vs. weak foes haven’t been convincing enough chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/1...
THE DEATH OF "FINDING THEIR WAY"
THE DEATH OF "FINDING THEIR WAY"
Bears have a 5-3 record, but their wins vs. weak foes haven’t been convincing enough
When Bears coach Ben Johnson said after the “lucky” and/or “undeserved” win over the Bengals last week, “We found a way [to win], and we won’t feel bad for that,” it was the symphony of finesse and de...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Bears have a 5-3 record, but their wins vs. weak foes haven’t been convincing enough chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/1...
THE DEATH OF "FINDING THEIR WAY"
THE DEATH OF "FINDING THEIR WAY"
HAS THE NEW BEGINNING OFFICIALLY BEGUN?
Perfectly balanced Bulls are taking NBA by surprise with their depth and pace-and-space style chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/1...
Perfectly balanced Bulls are taking NBA by surprise with their depth and pace-and-space style chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/1...
Perfectly balanced Bulls are taking NBA by surprise with their depth and pace-and-space style
If only Caleb Williams had the same start to his Year 2 that Matas Buzelis already has had, this city would be on fire.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:33 PM
HAS THE NEW BEGINNING OFFICIALLY BEGUN?
Perfectly balanced Bulls are taking NBA by surprise with their depth and pace-and-space style chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/1...
Perfectly balanced Bulls are taking NBA by surprise with their depth and pace-and-space style chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/1...
With NBA in crosshairs, commissioner Adam Silver has huge problem on his hands chicago.suntimes.com/nba/2025/10/...
THE 🤬 DONE HIT THE FAN.
THE 🤬 DONE HIT THE FAN.
With NBA in crosshairs, commissioner Adam Silver has huge problem on his hands
Two indictments. Massive probes. “Operation Royal Flush.” “Operation Nothing But Bet.” Well-executed operations that infiltrated pro sports in a manner we’ve not seen at this level in a while.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
With NBA in crosshairs, commissioner Adam Silver has huge problem on his hands chicago.suntimes.com/nba/2025/10/...
THE 🤬 DONE HIT THE FAN.
THE 🤬 DONE HIT THE FAN.
Now is the time for Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu to thrive chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/1...
THE PROMISE OF AYO.
THE PROMISE OF AYO.
Now is the time for Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu to thrive
This is the season Dosunmu and his followers have been waiting for — provided the Bulls give him the chance he deserves.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Now is the time for Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu to thrive chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/1...
THE PROMISE OF AYO.
THE PROMISE OF AYO.
Tony Parker Sr. gone but never to be forgotten chicago.suntimes.com/nba/2025/10/...
The Soul Of A Man.
The Soul Of A Man.
Tony Parker Sr. gone but never to be forgotten
Mourning the loss of a Chicago basketball legend and a cousin to Sun-Times columnist Scoop Jackson.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Tony Parker Sr. gone but never to be forgotten chicago.suntimes.com/nba/2025/10/...
The Soul Of A Man.
The Soul Of A Man.
Sky star Angel Reese walking fine line in terms of how she's perceived chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky/...
TOUGH LOVE: THE PERCEPTION THING IS REAL.
"As Angel Reese tries to be everything, she could end up being great at nothing" if she's not careful.
TOUGH LOVE: THE PERCEPTION THING IS REAL.
"As Angel Reese tries to be everything, she could end up being great at nothing" if she's not careful.
Sky star Angel Reese walking fine line in terms of how she's perceived
Whether it’s fair or not — and it isn’t — it’s up to Reese to change the narrative that surrounds her.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Sky star Angel Reese walking fine line in terms of how she's perceived chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky/...
TOUGH LOVE: THE PERCEPTION THING IS REAL.
"As Angel Reese tries to be everything, she could end up being great at nothing" if she's not careful.
TOUGH LOVE: THE PERCEPTION THING IS REAL.
"As Angel Reese tries to be everything, she could end up being great at nothing" if she's not careful.
CUBS + POSTSEASON = Saviors?
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It’s up to Cubs to provide our postseason-starved town with some playoff cheer
To call it a drought would be kind of understating it because that doesn’t get to how it actually feels to be a part of this seasonal absence — waiting until next year every year.
chicago.suntimes.com
September 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
CUBS + POSTSEASON = Saviors?
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For Bears, this season is a numbers shame
No intro needed. The numbers speak for themselves.
chicago.suntimes.com
September 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
It’s unfair, but Bears QB Caleb Williams must excel against Lions to quiet the cacophony chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/0...
CALEB WILLIAMS: THE HARD PART.
CALEB WILLIAMS: THE HARD PART.
It’s unfair, but Bears QB Caleb Williams must excel against Lions to quiet the cacophony
The “here and now,” Luther Vandross of it all has Williams at the first true crossroads of his career. It’s what’s called “the hard part.” Where the aphorism is: You’ll never know how strong you are u...
chicago.suntimes.com
September 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
It’s unfair, but Bears QB Caleb Williams must excel against Lions to quiet the cacophony chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/0...
CALEB WILLIAMS: THE HARD PART.
CALEB WILLIAMS: THE HARD PART.
Bears coach Ben Johnson must move team from promising to progressing in first season chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/0...
THE EXPECTATION OF BEN.
THE EXPECTATION OF BEN.
Bears coach Ben Johnson must move team from promising to progressing in first season
Regardless of what happens Monday night, we know one thing is certain: This won’t be last season.
chicago.suntimes.com
September 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Bears coach Ben Johnson must move team from promising to progressing in first season chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/0...
THE EXPECTATION OF BEN.
THE EXPECTATION OF BEN.
A HOUSE OF CARDS.
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When an ordinary tennis match becomes a major controversy
It might not have been all about Black and white, but race definitely was a factor in the argument between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko last week at the U.S. Open.
chicago.suntimes.com
August 30, 2025 at 5:27 AM
A HOUSE OF CARDS.
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LEGACY > FAMILY. ALWAYS.
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Tom Brady lecturing Scottie Scheffler about perspective on work/life balance is just mind-boggling
The QB might be legendary, but he shouldn't be offering anyone advice on their family life
chicago.suntimes.com
August 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
LEGACY > FAMILY. ALWAYS.
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What do you know? It's finally Dick Allen's time chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...
"Baseball was NEVER 'berry, berry good' to him."
"Baseball was NEVER 'berry, berry good' to him."
What do you know? It's finally Dick Allen's time
The late White Sox slugger/iconoclast will get his long-overdue recognition when he is inducted into the Hall of Fame today.
chicago.suntimes.com
July 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
What do you know? It's finally Dick Allen's time chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...
"Baseball was NEVER 'berry, berry good' to him."
"Baseball was NEVER 'berry, berry good' to him."
HOLDING ON TO HOPE: TWO WAYS
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For high-flying Cubs and struggling White Sox, 'hope' has different meanings
Somehow, in a weird North Side/South Side ''Summer of Chi'' way, there’s hope in both while only hope for one.
chicago.suntimes.com
July 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
HOLDING ON TO HOPE: TWO WAYS
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