Jon Greenberg
Jon Greenberg, 30, is the editor of a sports marketing newsletter and has covered Chicago sports as a freelance writer for the past six years.
If they hadn't already made it clear, the Bears don't deserve national stage.
When did Vick become a nonstory?
Michael Vick forever changed how the country views dogfighting.
McNabb's trials hold lessons for Cutler
Donovan McNabb's trials in Philadelphia hold lessons for Jay Cutler.
The Bears won't look ahead on their remaining schedule, but I will.
With their best player sidelined for the season, Northwestern looks ahead.
Gordon Bekcham made the strongest case for AL Rookie of the Year award.
Cutler has been bad, but there is plenty of blame to spread around for the Bears.
Bears' failures linger in the Atmosphere
Indie hip-hop group Atmosphere can teach us a lot about the Bears.
Weis, Smith face uncertain futures
Bears coach Lovie Smith and Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis face uncertain futures
Alex Brown says blame players, not coaches for Bears' loss.
Searching for red (zone) November
Jay Cutler, and the Bears, need to improve in the red zone quickly.
White Sox GM Kenny Williams' move for Mark Teahen -- and moving of Gordon Beckham -- is puzzling.
My love letter to Chicago sports
How does Jon Greenberg love Chicago sports? Let him count the ways.
Rose vs. Jennings a matchup to watch
Derrick Rose vs. Brandon Jennings could be a spicy matchup for quite awhile.
The Cubs chose Lou Piniella over Joe Girardi, whose Yanks may win it all.
With the blood coming from his chin, Jay Cutler proved his toughness.
It's not easy being a Browns fan
Bears fans should spare a thought for Browns fans on Sunday.
The Ricketts' family is living every fan's dream. Will Cubs fans be in for a treat?
Bulls win an ensemble performance
The Bulls proved Thursday they're more than Derrick Rose's supporting cast.
The Bears need to improve if they don't want their future game films to be scary.
Bengals, Benson pig out on Bears
Benson shows the Bears he's becoming player they hoped to see -- in Chicago.
Against Bengals, let him sling
The Bears should let Jay Cutler sling it against a woeful Bengals pass defense.
University of Chicago, a football pioneer, celebrates the sport's return to campus.
Victoria's Secret calls him sexy. The Bulls hope they can call Derrick Rose healthy.
Jay Cutler's recent big payday is everything the QB deserves.
What might have been with a win
Whether Charlie Weis will keep his job has become a protracted narrative.
Jay Cutler and the Bears again suffer from stage fright on Sunday night.
Notre Dame and Charlie Weis can exorcise demon of 2005 loss to USC on Saturday.
The Chicago Bears have a chance to gain national acclaim Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons.
Hiring the next Cubs manager would definitely make for must-see TV for fans.
The Hawks played to their fan base on Saturday, and fans should be rewarded this season with some exciting hockey.
Seeing rookie James Johnson hit the game-winning shot in London is a good sign for the Bulls.
Jon Greenberg has a quiz for Chicago Bears fans to determine who they root for on Monday Night Football: Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings or the Green Bay Packers.
Chicago's defensive front four is enjoying a renaissance, and the Bears credit their new coach for making all the difference.
Chicago Cubs fans know how Olympics supporters at Daley Plaza felt Friday.
Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen isn't going into the offseason quietly.
Jon Greenberg doesn't want the Olympics in Chicago, and he proposes sending a certain group of personalities for the bid.
Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs may have played in the shadow of his more famous teammate, Brian Urlacher, but he's been great for years.
In the absence of Ben Gordon, the Chicago Bulls need Derrick Rose to step into the role of go-to shooter in the closing minutes of close games.
It's early, but with Lovie Smith calling the plays and Rod Marinelli coaching the defensive line, the Chicago Bears' defense has shown marked improvement over the previous two seasons.
Signing Milton Bradley will haunt Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox has a coming-out party at Soldier Field.
Like looking in the mirror (sort of)
Jay Cutler bears similarities to Ben Roethlisberger, but Roethlisberger has victories that Cutler doesn't.
Although you can't measure heart or pride, it's obvious Brian Urlacher's season-ending injury is having an effect on Vegas' odds.
The Chicago Bears' opener Sunday against the Green Bay Packers was not a good night for franchise players Brian Urlacher and Jay Cutler.
Not quite ready for prime time
Chicago Bears fans had been waiting for this day since quarterback Jay Cutler joined the team in April. Those high expectations made his poor debut all the harder to stomach.
Michael Jordan's arrogant nature was revealed in his Hall of Fame induction speech, but it was that nature that made him the best basketball player ever.
The Chicago Bears' front seven need to take the pressure off a young secondary by putting the pressure on Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, writes Jon Greenberg.
Saturday's game is significant for Notre Dame's Charlie Weis and Michigan's Rich Rodriguez.
Preseason football, regular-season prices
The Chicago Bears' preseason game against the Cleveland Browns was standard exhibition quality for the price of a regular-season game.
Crosstown Classic? Not so much
While Thursday's game between the Sox and Cubs might be fun, it's not as important as it could have been.
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler impresses in his return to Denver.
Cubs' 2009 season can rest in peace
After dropping two of three to the Nationals, the Cubs can officially be pronounced dead in the 2009 playoff race.
With a loss on Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs find themselves slipping out of the playoff conversations.
The White Sox had a great chance to feast on a bottom-feeding team, but blew it before their big road trip.
Ricketts family's new team needs work
Pending approval, the Ricketts family will become the new owner of the Cubs. Here's a to-do list for their newest investment.
Dwyane Wade comes home to visit, which may be more comfortable than coming home to play.
Favre provides reason to hate Vikes
Brett Favre provides a reason to hate the Minnesota Vikings.
Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano needs to take a new approach.
Ready for preseason football? Yes!
Jay Cutler adds excitement to Bears' preseason opener against Buffalo Bills.
Martinez still putting on a show
Pedro Martinez pitched well in his debut with the Phillies and could be a major asset in their bid to repeat as champions. Just ask him.
Patrick Kane's arrest for allegedly assaulting a Buffalo cab driver was a shock, if he performs well on the ice, none of this will really matter.
Rios deal shows Williams' moxie
White Sox general manager Kenny Williams made his second big move in as many weeks. Will it prove to be a stroke of genius?
No more doubters for Sox's Beckham
White Sox rookie third baseman Gordon Beckham is down to earth but full of confidence, Jon Greenberg writes.
Jake Peavy initially rejected a trade to the Chicago White Sox, but the shifting baseball landscape caused him to change his mind.
After Peavy, everything's Jake
White Sox general manager Kenny Williams showed his moxie Friday when he outfoxed his foes to pull off a blockbuster deal
The Chicago Cubs traded Kevin Hart shortly after he got the win for them, but obtained coveted lefty reliever John Grabow.
For a mere $200, you can get a different perspective on the Wrigley Experience.
Buehrle is the toast of Chicago today. But he came close to leaving the Windy City a few years ago.
Chicago White Sox lefty Mark Buehrle has the makeup of a regular guy, except that he's thrown a perfect game.
Starting pitcher Clayton Richard may have cemented place with Sox.
The 2009 Chicago Cubs are a lot of money, a lot of bluster and very little in the way of results.
White Sox buyers in empty market
The Chicago White Sox need a top-of-the-line starter, but few are available for a reasonable asking price.
Prediction: Sox will fight to finish
Prediction: Chicago White Sox have a fighting chance.
Prediction: Cubs will finish strong
Prediction: Chicago Cubs will have a fighting chance at postseason berth.
Down on the farm, Cubs finding help
Homegrown position players used to be a rarity for the Cubs. No more
With Aramis Ramirez's return, one could say the Cubs' season has truly begun.
The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox are stumbling through a summer devoid of All-Stars.
Bulls and Blackhawks both lose their leading scorer.
DeRosa's in red, Cubs fans are blue
The Chicago Cubs let Mark DeRosa go, and now he's playing for their archrival, the St. Louis Cardinals.
White Sox not raising white flag
After taking the Crosstown Showdown, the Sox suddenly look livelier
Cubs Need A (Smokin') Hot Soto
Cubs catcher Geovany Soto is showing steady improvement.
Honoring baseball writing legend
Holtzman created "save" statistic
Bulls get tough, draft Johnson, Gibson
Does crowded frontcourt signal Thomas' exit?
Chicago Slaughter head coach Steve McMichael, the immortal "Mongo," is just one game away from finishing an undefeated season.
More than whispers now for Sosa
While no one should be surprised by the latest allegations surrounding Sammy Sosa, it is still a sad day.
Ozzie Guillen says there aren't any Chicago baseball players who should make our top five, but we rank them anyway.
Still fighting for recognition
Women's sports teams face challenges in this economy.
Despite a tough offseason, Derrick Rose can still be everything he wants to be -- and most of what we want him to be.
Being drafted by the White Sox now means being ready to play in the majors almost right away.
It was a road game at home for U.S. soccer, but three points are three points, and they didn't need to go through customs to get them. It's never going to change.
Beckham a savior -- to story lines
White Sox call up media darling and top pick Gordon Beckham.
Official scorer Bob Rosenberg is a Chicago institution.
Looking 'Silky' -- in a bad way
Lou Piniella mentions a former race horse and the comparison fits -- but not as he intended.
Undersized, under-the-radar Wyoming guard Brandon Ewing is chasing his NBA dream.
Eight reasons the Cubs' losing streak has hit eight
Jack Wilson knows all the pain of playing for the Pirates, who were key to the Cubs' run in 2003
Chicago is a better option than San Diego, Jon Greenberg writes.
A Jake Peavy trade to the White Sox would make sense for all involved.
Sox baseball: Enter punch line here
The White Sox need to make a bold move to reverse their losing ways.
Chi-Town and Motown, facing off again
Two cities, four hours and a world apart, renew a dormant chapter in their rivalry.
Sox ace Mark Buehrle is a study in efficiency.
Zambrano critics are off base
Slaughter's Jackson celebrating life; realistic about future
Through the eyes of Hawks fans
Perception of Blackhawks' success -- right now -- depends on fan pedigree
Go ahead and hate Noah: He loves that
Joakim Noah is an instigator who does all the little things and crows when he's done. Opponents hate him for his swagger, but none of that fazes the Bulls' big man.
Red fightin' blue? It's Cards vs. Cubs
The Cubs and Cardinals get together again this weekend in St. Louis. Every time these two Midwestern rivals clash, major bragging rights are at stake, writes Jon Greenberg
Quenneville in complete command
Not many teams change coaches four games into the season. But the Blackhawks' installation of Joel Quenneville as the head man set Chicago on a course toward playoff success.
Blackhawks not anonymous anymore
It's hard to believe after all the low points of the Bill Wirtz era, but Chicago is a hockey town once again, writes Jon Greenberg.
Passion runs deep on South Side
White Sox fans are every bit as loyal and passionate as the fans of that team on the North Side.
