Sports Columns
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Blame the board: Neglecting defense in draft could haunt BearsApr 26, 2026 6:31 pm - The Bears have a glaring need for improvement on the defensive line, but chose not to make that position a high priority in the draft.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Spring showcases open opportunities for prep football playersApr 26, 2026 2:30 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran: In a world where drawing a college scholarship in football -- or even just adding a roster spot opportunity -- has never been tougher, the Illinois high school football coaches are trying to help, with approval from the IHSA.
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O’Donnell: Vrabel, Poles, Vikings, McVay — Bears somehow avoid awkward draft mazeApr 25, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about the Bears, the NFL draft and other sports news.
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Lincicome: When it comes to Bears drafts, safety goggles are requiredApr 25, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Bernie Lincicome writes about the Bears’ first-round draft pick, Dillon Thieneman.
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Schmit: Local grads doing great things at the highest levelsApr 23, 2026 4:27 pm - Kevin Schmit provides an update on what some of the area’s high school alums are up to. While mostly positive reports, there have been setbacks.
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Silvy: Why there’s even more pressure on Bears GM Ryan Poles now than there was two years agoApr 23, 2026 6:15 am - Bears columnist Marc Silverman writes about this weekend’s NFL draft.
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Jewish Basketball Showcase gains momentum in the suburbs and beyondApr 22, 2026 6:49 pm - Chicagoland Jewish Basketball Showcase founder and coordinator Mike Kamin had hoped he could turn the exhibition into more than a one-and-done. He’s achieved that.
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Sarley: What makes Jacob Wheeler the best bass fisherman in the worldApr 22, 2026 10:58 am - Outdoors columnist Steve Sarley writes about fisherman Jacob Wheeler.
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U.S. Open golf qualifiers set to begin in IllinoisApr 21, 2026 4:39 pm - U.S. Open golf qualifiers began Monday.
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O’Donnell: Any surprise will be a surprise at NFL draft ’26Apr 21, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about the NFL draft.