Why I Don't Watch Hockey: A Southern Gothic Tale

By Whet Moser

You wouldn't either, if you grew up rooting for the Roanoke Valley Rebels, or at least rooting for them to get into fights. They were an offensive team, with offensive uniforms, at least until a blizzard took out their arena. Read more

The Bears' New Nike Uniforms: A Bigger Deal for the Players Than For Fans

By Whet Moser

Nike taking over the manufacturing of NFL jerseys promised an XFL-like horror show along the lines of their college uniforms. Surprisingly, their changes to the Bears and other teams are unsurprising. Read more

Anthony Davis: Chicago's Late-Blooming High School Star Is the Best Player in College Basketball

By Whet Moser

University of Kentucky star Anthony Davis went from Cleveland State recruit to the most sought-after player in the country in a matter of weeks. Even as he prepares to play in the NCAA final, his talent requires looking deeper than the box score. Read more

Chicago Baseball Preview: The Most Dismal Season in 30 Years?

By Jonathan Eig

A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Our columnist argues that this could be Chicago’s worst season for baseball in three decades Read more

Three Key White Sox Players This Season

By Noah Isackson

TRIPLE PLAY: These pivotal athletes could make or break Robin Ventura's first year Read more

Is Trying for the Olympics and Failing Better Than Actually Getting Them?

By Whet Moser

Some people are still sore about Chicago not getting the Olympics, a wound re-opened by the G8 mess. But in trying and failing, we might have won by losing. Read more

Blackhawks Goalie Face-Off

By Jonathan Eig

THE ICEMEN COMETH: Corey Crawford has one of the loneliest jobs in sports. But now he's got company: his backup and potential replacement, Ray Emery Read more

Doak Ewing, Vintage Sports Film Collector

By Jonathan Eig

CELLULOID HERO: The Naperville man's company, Rare Sportsfilms, specializes in rescuing and restoring old sports films. Want highlights of the 1953 Milwaukee Braves or the Cubs’ 1935 World Series? Doak’s got the goods Read more

A Terrible Night for Kenny Williams's Son Gets More Disturbing

By Whet Moser

Did concussions play a role in Kyle Williams's rough night in the NFC championship game? He's had a history of them, and his opponents knew the young wide receiver was vulnerable. Read more

The Most Important Injury of 2012: The Concussion

By Whet Moser

Traumatic brain injuries linked both sports and political news in 2011. As lawsuits and science about concussions advance, expect more in the new year. Read more

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