Gene Wojciechowski
Gene Wojciechowski was named ESPN.com's first-ever senior national sports columnist in June 2005. Wojciechowski joined ESPN The Magazine as a senior writer in January 1998, after serving as a college football reporter for ESPN since 1992.
Lovie Smith needs to find the courage to bench Jay Cutler if necessary.
Another Bears embarrassment makes them a national punch line.
Irish show fight, but still lose to USC
The Trojans seem to have Notre Dame's number as of late.
The Bears' win over Detroit gives Chicago something to cheer about.
Windy City blown away with failed 2016 bid, but some Olympic proposals shouldn't die.
As the International Olympic Committee's decision approaches regarding the host city for the 2016 Games, Gene Wojciechowski writes that the honor of hosting comes with a large and indiscernible price tag.
Cutler redeems himself in home debut
Just days after a nightmarish outing in a loss to the Packers, the Bears' QB resembled the signal-caller his team hoped for in directing a Sunday upset of the Steelers.
The Chicago Park District should place a statue of Walter Payton at Soldier Field.
Gene Wojciechowski lists the 23 most important athletes in Chicago history.
Gene Wojciechowski has a memo for the Ricketts family, the new owners of the Chicago Cubs, listing actions they should avoid taking.
Isn't it about time we left Bartman alone?
ESPN is making a documentary about Steve Bartman, but this ESPN writer wishes everyone would let the infamous Cubs fan be.
A harrowing trip home from Turnberry
Gene Wojciechowski took an unexpected detour on his way home from the British Open. And he feels lucky to be alive.
The buzz from Turnberry? The Hawks
The buzz from Turnberry? The Blackhawks, of course.
The Chicago Cubs will win the NL Central by a comfortable margin.
Piniella's mixed messages bad for Cubs
Lou Piniella's mixed messages have turned into double standards. But Gene Wojciechowski says the Cubs will still win the NL Central.
Cubs could benefit from Oprah Effect
As we wait for the Cubs ownership mess finally to be sorted out, Gene Wojciechowski has a simple solution: Oprah Winfrey.
Scuffling Cubs remain a mystery
The Cubs say they'll be fine. They might be. In the meantime, they're interesting ... and not always in a good way.
MJ validates Hawks' resurrection
Michael Jordan's presence at Hawks' win reflects NHL's sudden grip on Chicago.
Rose an on- and off-court success
Enough with Manny being Manny. Derrick being Derrick is a story worth telling in Chicago -- and beyond.
Repeat this: The journey is arduous
Winning an NBA title is tough. Defending one is near impossible. Just ask the Celtics, who are battling injuries, fatigue and the young Bulls.
Celtics-Bulls: Where Excitement Happens
If the NBA wants
Who's the next mayor of Chicago?
Chicago has always been home to larger-than-life sports personalities. So, which current athlete will step forward to take ownership of the city's athletic landscape?
Cubs return to scene of the 'cho-llapse'
How do you make a sequel to a horror movie? As the Cubs enter their 2009 home opener, they vow to both remember and forget their horrific fall.
Cubs try once more to forget the past
The past two postseasons haven't gone well for the Cubs. But then, the past century hasn't been all that great. The Cubs once again will try to put that misery behind them.
Cutler, Angelo, McDaniels on hot seat
One deal, three careers. Jay Cutler, Jerry Angelo and Josh McDaniels are all on the hot seat after a make-or-break trade.
He wasn't greedy enough. He wasn't quotable enough. He wasn't controversial enough. But he was a winner -- a 355-game winner. And we'll miss him greatly this spring.
