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- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jun 9, 2020
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Telling it like it is
Are you listening, NFL, ESPN, and the Bears?
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Apr 21, 2020
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Benny, the Bulls fan
Why one of Chicago’s most loyal Bulls fans missed the opening of The Last Dance
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 26, 2018
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An ESPN podcast documentary gets a first-of-its-kind premiere party in Chicago
An ESPN audio documentary about former MLB star Jose Canseco will make its world premiere in front of a live audience in Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 29, 2016
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New Joe Maddon strategy comes out of left field
The Cubs' manager orchestrates an extra-inning victory just as the not-time-to-panic stage was looming.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 29, 2016
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Bill Simmons is good at being Bill Simmons on HBO's Any Given Wednesday
The famous sports columnist and podcaster gets a half-hour slot on the cable network.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 24, 2016
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Is ESPN honoring a principled football team or should it mind its own business?
The continuing repercussions from the racial protests at Mizzou.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 22, 2016
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O.J.: Made in America isn’t about O.J., it’s about us
ESPN's O.J.: Made In America is about so much more than just O.J. Simpson.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 26, 2016
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Extra! Extra! Bears win Super Bowl XX—again
For the 30th straight year, the 1985 Chicago Bears have won Super Bowl XX, and our town has gone a little bit crazy.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 10, 2015
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Sexism is alive and well in 21st-century sportscasting
The case of ESPN sportscaster Jessica Mendoza shows that there are still a lot of people who can't take women seriously—especially about sports.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 30, 2015
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How the NFL draft has changed since it was last held in Chicago, 51 years ago
To say that a lot has changed in the 51 years since Chicago hosted the NFL draft is beyond an understatement.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 15, 2014
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Aaron Kromer did what the press wants from a source, but was that the right thing to do?
Mixed media feelilngs about Aaron Kromer's indiscretion
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 16, 2014
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Who's ultimately responsible for the Ray Rice disgrace?
The media look for the ultimate power—and scapegoat—in the NFL's latest scandal.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 30, 2014
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Talking back to the Times
On Stephen Smith and the Man Booker Prize
- Blogs, Bleader May 8, 2014
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Blanket coverage of nothing—the NFL draft
So much about so little—covering the NFL draft
- News & Politics, Feature Apr 9, 2014
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MMA's only out transgender pro lets her guard down
In the cage Fallon Fox is a devastating force—and she pulls no punches when it comes to advocating for trans rights.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 29, 2013
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A touchdown's worth of thoughts on the start of the college football season
College football kicks off this weekend, and anything is possible—even the thought of someone besides Alabama winning the national championship.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 29, 2013
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Obama picks blogger Nate Silver to chair Federal Reserve
Just another task for FiveThirtyEight.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 28, 2013
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Mayor Rahm learns about the Blackhawks
Hey, Mayor Rahm—no one cares that you really don't care about the Blackhawks.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 23, 2012
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Fantasy redirect . . . and fail
Though less pressure-filled, my fantasy baseball draft last night still sucked ass
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 14, 2012
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Pumping tweets
Better than an autograph, you can get an athtweet for free.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 4, 2012
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What else is on?
The Super Bowl isn't the only thing on TV Sunday night, or maybe it is.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 18, 2012
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Simeon: Not ready for national stage
Simeon High basketball gets stomped on national TV
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 5, 2011
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Favre and Tebow: the perfect storm
Brett Favre would talk to the Bears if they lost their damn minds and picked up the phone to call him.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 9, 2011
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When Ryans attack
Brothers Rex and Rob Ryan begin their collective takeover of the football media outlets, particularly ESPN.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 9, 2011
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And on the second day, Eggers writes about Wrigley
On the second day of Bill Simmons' new website, Grantland, Dave Eggers contributes a piece on Wrigley Field and the Cubs.