Bears were in no rush to beat the Pack

Sep. 26, 2011
The 10-point spread was deceptive: The final score was 27-17 but the Bears lost it by a lot more.

Bears hunt for free agents begins now that the NFL is unlocked

Jul. 26, 2011
The gears finally changed for football fans--the National Football League owners and the Players Association signed-off on a collective bargaining agreement, ending the four-and-a-half month lockout that threatened the nation’s Sundays and beer sales.

End appears near for locked-out NFL players but it's only the beginning for the NBA

Jul. 18, 2011
City workers are not the only ones with labor pains: Both the NFL and NBA are in the midst of protracted work disputes.

Daily Rehearsal: Nathan Lane in 'The Iceman Cometh'

Jul. 15, 2011
1. Biggest news of the week? The Goodman is doing The Iceman Cometh with Nathan Lane. The Iceman Cometh is not about a man who brings ice to homes, in case you were wondering.

Lockouts divert Chicago sports fans to struggling baseball teams

Jul. 11, 2011
The major league is headed into its All-Star break this week, generally considered the halfway point in baseball’s marathon season. But at least its  a season.

Crosstown classic resumes but NBA fans may miss action because of lockout

Jul. 1, 2011
As NFL labor negotiations continue, sports fans ponder another lockout. The NBA’s collective bargaining agreement expired Thursday night. That means no contract negotiations, no trades and no basketball practice.