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Kenneth Jennings is hugged by his neice, Marquita Benson, after Simeon High Schol's graduation ceremonies at Arie Crown Theater in June 1990.

Paralyzed ex-football player celebrates injury’s anniversary: ‘I was reborn on that day’

May 23, 2019 at 7:08 p.m.

Kenneth Jennings doesn't see why he shouldn't celebrate the day he took his final steps and moved his arms for the last time. He even has a term for it....

March 19, 1989: Injury can’t dim Kenneth Jennings’ determination

May 12, 2019 at 7:11 p.m.

There are many reasons why Kenneth Jennings wants to return to Simeon Vocational High School, but one in particular stands out. "I've got some unfinished business there," Jennings says with...

Former Chicago Bears coach Dave Wannstedt talks with co-hosts left, Brian Hanley, and Mike Mulligan (not shown) before going on the air.

Dave Wannstedt: Low-key coach becomes high-energy broadcasting star

May 10, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.

Dave Wannstedt is walking down Michigan Avenue on an overcast November morning after finishing his regular Tuesday morning sports radio appearance. He ducks into a store to get a cup...

There are many great sports books to give this holiday season, including a history of the Chicago Bears, seen here in 1948 as George Halas explains diagramed plays to his quarterbacks Bobby Layne, left, Johnny Lujack and Sid Luckman.

Sports books for holiday giving

May 9, 2019 at 5:50 p.m.

The big stars always rule in sports. That holds true for books as well. Several of this year's notable sports books focused on athletes and individuals who captured our attention...

"Pudge: The Biography of Carlton Fisk" by Doug Wilson, "Saban: The Making of a Coach" by Monte Burke and "The Secret of Golf" by Joe Posnanski are three new sports worthy of note.

Sports book roundup: ‘Pudge: The Biography of Carlton Fisk,’ more

May 9, 2019 at 5:48 p.m.

Pudge: The Biography of Carlton Fisk by Doug Wilson, Thomas Dunne, 358 pages, $26.99 Carlton Fisk takes center stage every fall. During baseball's postseason, there are multiple replays of his...

Cubs right fielder Jorge Soler visits July 12, 2015, with team members from a Cuban little league team named Los Habaneros, who were guests of Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Cubs TV ratings huge, but still not beating Bears

May 23, 2019 at 7:04 p.m.

The Cubs are delivering huge national ratings for TBS, but their postseason games still aren't beating the Bears in Chicago. The Cubs' clincher over St. Louis Tuesday pulled in 6.3...

Harry Caray forever linked to both Cardinals and Cubs

May 23, 2019 at 7:04 p.m.

If only Harry Caray were around to see this. Can't you just hear him opening a broadcast? "Boy, oh boy," Caray would cackle with that slight gargle in his voice....

In the opener of a four-game series against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field, Bryant broke a 1-for-18 slump with a two-run homer off 2014 NL Cy Young winner and MVP Clayton Kershaw. Matt Szczur added a solo blast off Kershaw in the seventh, then Bryant belted his second of the night, off Adam Liberatore in the eighth, in a 4-2 Cubs victory.

Cubs World Series would be ‘cherry on top’ of career for Fox’s Joe Buck

May 23, 2019 at 7:04 p.m.

Joe Buck has called 17 World Series, 17 All-Star games and four Super Bowls for Fox Sports. Throw in numerous big national games as Fox's lead voice for Major League...

Jay Cutler looks to make a pass against the Vikings during the first half on Oct. 31, 2016 at Soldier Field.

Down season or not, Bears a draw for TV networks

May 22, 2019 at 11:34 a.m.

There is a short list of NFL teams coming off a 5-11 season, sporting no superstars and low expectations that still are desired by the networks. In fact, there might...

Doug Flutie vows no favoritism for Notre Dame-BC broadcast

May 22, 2019 at 11:34 a.m.

Notre Dame's game against Boston College on Nov. 21 will be an interesting day for Doug Flutie. Flutie will be on the call as an analyst for NBC Sports Network's...

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