Rick Telander

Bears

Caleb Williams sure looks to be Bears’ guy – a true talent available at just the right time

It would be beyond shocking to this city if the Bears’ future had any other path than following Williams as a trailblazer.

By Rick Telander

Rendering of a proposed new White Sox ballpark at The 78.

Sports

Chicago stadiums, arenas and real estate make for a playground for the wealthy

We all love sports teams, but regular people don’t own the buildings or the land they frolic upon. We just pay homage to the teams — and to the power-laden who own them.

By Rick Telander

Columnists

The varied memories of O.J. Simpson come busting through

Has there ever been an athlete — I could almost say, has there ever been a man? — who rose to such a peak in life and then descended into such a valley?

By Rick Telander

College Sports

Caitlin Clark scored more than everyone, but context is needed

Records come, records go. Clark is deserving of plaudits, but an explanation of the scoring record requires a deeper dive.

By Rick Telander

College Sports

Caitlin Clark is the gif t that keeps on giving

Iowa superstar’s three-point prowess provides us all with something to admire.

By Rick Telander

Baylor basketball coach Kim Mulkey says money is the reason the NCAA is playing basketball this season despite the dangers of the coronavirus pandemic.

College Sports

LSU coach Kim Mulkey playing victim card, but what exactly is she complaining about?

Nothing says ego, entitlement and status like a furious diatribe from a coach at a news conference about a piece of unseen journalism. And nothing guarantees more viewers of the alleged upcoming story.

By Rick Telander

Bears

Justin Fields fiasco shows how crazy quest for star passer can be

Maybe Fields will develop with the Steelers and become a franchise star. It’s more likely he’ll be an updated Mitch Trubisky.

By Rick Telander

Columnists

The monetary fun and games of sports

Since the beginning, sports fans have complained about how much money star athletes make.

By Rick Telander

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College Sports

Farewell to my old friend Ryan Field; hello to the new reality of college football

Northwestern got its way, protesters be damned, because big money talks.

By Rick Telander