Sports Columns
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Bears hope they’ll get another chance to learn from playoff mistakesJan 18, 2026 10:20 pm - Another clutch comeback, but ultimately crushing overtime loss to the Rams leaves the Bears wondering if Sunday’s lessons will pay off in the future.
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Dietz: So many memories during Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup runJan 18, 2026 4:42 pm - John Dietz: It's incredible to think it's been more than a decade since the last Blackhawks Stanley Cup title. But with time comes perspective.
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College Achievers: Willowbrook’s Cruz working for a shot at the NFL CombineJan 18, 2026 3:00 pm - College Achievers: Willowbrook graduate and Kansas offensive lineman Enrique Cruz Jr. will play in the American Bowl this week with an eye toward an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine in February.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: College football coaches begin high school visitsJan 18, 2026 2:49 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran: Football recruiting was on a hiatus over the last several weeks as the focus for college coaches was on reloading and retaining their rosters via the transfer portal.
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Lester likes Cubs’ chances to take another step in 2026Jan 17, 2026 8:52 pm - As usual, hype and optimism were abundant at the Cubs Convention this weekend. But will they be any better in 2026 with Alex Bregman and Edward Cabrera.
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Lincicome: This is no way for the Bears to reach 100Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am - There must be at least 100 reasons why the Bears could lose to the Rams on Sunday. The Bears could lose if nobody up there likes Caleb Williams. If Montez Sweat cheers up...
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O’Donnell: Good, better, don’t implode — three easy pieces for Bears over L.A.Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am - PSYCHOLOGISTS MAINTAIN THAT a key part of being a fan is anticipation and that's a good thing. Whether that good thing extends to the 60,000 or so who will be anticipatin...
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Bowl season was kind to area football playersJan 15, 2026 6:26 pm - It was another strong bowl season for local football players.
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In it to win it: Bregman has been target of Cubs, Hoyer for yearsJan 15, 2026 5:47 pm - The Cubs introduced free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman on Thursday. Both sides are expecting his commitment to winning will continue on the North Side.
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Silvy: Johnson is winning because he dares to challenge Bears cultureJan 15, 2026 6:00 am - For years we asked for coaches and players who truly understood the Bears/Packers rivalry and, more importantly, winning football games. We didn’t want hollow words that would just patronize us; we hoped for someone in the organization to change the culture and all of the losing ways.