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Sports Friday, December 26, 2025 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. Winning is a contradictory
thing for the Bulls, who allowed opponents to score at least 120 points in four of their last six games. They also won all four of those games to pull themselves nearly back to .500 at 14-15. This might seem antithetical, but it has been the reality since the start of the season — when the Bulls are at their best, their defense seems to fall by the wayside. Read more of Julia Poe's story. Stay connected with us all day: Sign up for our newsletters to get the latest news in your inbox. And you can follow us on social media: X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Threads. Not a Tribune subscriber? Here's our latest offer. | | | | Ozzy Trapilo has followed in his father’s footsteps from high school to the NFL. Is he the Chicago Bears’ left tackle of the future? He’s trying to make the case. | | | | | The Chicago Bulls dynasty is ancient history, but a new book on NBA legends from writer Sam Smith and former coach Phil Jackson reminds us of a time when the team really mattered. | | | | | Northwestern safety Robert Fitzgerald, who had a breakout season, will lead the Wildcats in the GameAbove Sports Bowl against Central Michigan. | | | | | If the Chicago Bears can dare to dream of making it as far as Super Bowl LX, the path begins with their first trip to host venue Levi’s Stadium. | | | | | This Chicago Bulls team always was destined to win in spite of its defense, not because of it. But that’s not an excuse — or a fact that should let the Bulls off the hook. | | | | | Would Ben Johnson consider resting key players for the postseason? Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions weekly. | | | |
