Ricky O'Donnell is the editor of SB Nation Chicago. Many moons ago, he founded the Chicago sports blog Tremendous Upside Potential, which updated from 2007-2011. He has worked and written for the Chicago Sun-Times.
Vikings 21, Bears 14: A Critical Reassessment
The Bears lost their fourth game in their last five tries on Sunday, falling to the Vikings 21-14. A second straight late season swoon has Chicago's playoff hopes in serious jeopardy, writes SB Nation Chicago's Ricky O'Donnell.
Full highlights of Joak Noah's career night in DET
The Bulls defeated the Detroit Pistons on Friday night behind a career night from Joakim Noah.
In praise of Brandon Marshall
Brandon Marshall has rewritten the Bears' record books and in the process has helped make football fun again in Chicago. SB Nation Chicago's Ricky O'Donnell can't say enough good things about him.
Queasy about 'The Return'
This week was full of progress reports on the health of Derrick Rose. While all of Chicago desperately wants the Bulls star back on the court, it's a scary proposition for everyone involved.
Bears ready for life without Brian Urlacher
Brian Urlacher is down and out and the Chicago Bears might be, too. SB Nation Chicago's Ricky O'Donnell looks at the importance of No. 54 and where the Bears go from here.
Kirk Hinrich: One of the worst players in the NBA
The Chicago Bulls' problems are bigger than Kirk Hinrich, but no one player personifies them more succinctly. SB Nation Chicago's Ricky O'Donnell looks at what went wrong for the Bulls' prized free agent signing.
Seahawks 23, Bears 17: A Critical Reassessment
The Bears lost their third game in their last four tries on Sunday when Russell Wilson and the Seahawks shredded the vaunted Chicago defense in crunch-time. Are the Bears still a Super Bowl contender?
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Seahawks vs. Bears: Chicago hosts Seattle
The Bears can maintain their lead in the NFC North with a win over the Seahawks.
Seahawks vs. Bears: Let's talk about Adderall
The Bears and Seahawks meet Sunday at Soldier Field as two of Seattle's best players find themselves in the national spotlight after testing positive for Adderall.
Thibs' minutes management is killing the Bulls
Tom Thibodeau is one of the very best coaches in the NBA, but his dedication to running his best players into the ground is slowly killing the Bulls.