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Matt Berklan

Contributor for Bulls, Bears, and White Sox | Occasional panelist for Bulls On Tap

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Alex Caruso speaks to reporters at his press conference during Chicago Bulls' media day 2022
Bulls

Alex Caruso Ready to Run it Back, Excited About Bulls' Point Guard Room

By Matt Berklan
Sep 17, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago White Sox third base coach Joe McEwing talks with catcher Seby Zavala (44) during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
White Sox

White Sox Recall Carlos Perez With Seby Zavala Injured

By Matt Berklan
Apr 19, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) against the New Orleans Pelicans during game two of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
Bulls

What Would a Bulls Trade for Jae Crowder Look Like?

By Matt Berklan
Zach LaVine speaks to reporters at his press conference during Chicago Bulls' media day 2022
Bulls

Zach LaVine Sets Championship Expectations for Bulls Season

By Matt Berklan
Goran Dragic shares a laugh with reporters at his press conference during Chicago Bulls' media day 2022
Bulls

Goran Dragic Ready to Win With the Bulls

By Matt Berklan
Apr 10, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan talks to his players during a first quarter timeout against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.
Bulls

Chicago Bulls Release 2022 Training Camp Roster

By Matt Berklan
Green Bay Packers defensive end Dean Lowry (94) pressures Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) as center Sam Mustipher (67) blocks during the fourth quarter during their football game Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. Green Bay won 24-14.
Bears

Sam Mustipher to Start at Center for Bears

By Matt Berklan
Aug 13, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (33) practices before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Soldier Field.
Bears

Jaylon Johnson Among Bears' Week 3 Inactives vs. Texans

By Matt Berklan
Oct 10, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Chicago Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith (58) tackles Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during a game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Bears

Bears' Roquan Smith Will Play Against Texans

By Matt Berklan
Apr 5, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan argues a call against his team during the first half of an NBA game against the Milwaukee Bucks at United Center.
Bulls

Reflecting on Bulls' Head Coach Billy Donovan After 2 Years on the Job

By Matt Berklan
Jun 29, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks new head coach Luke Richardson (right) is introduced by Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson, (left) at a press conference at the Chicago Blackhawks Store.
Blackhawks

Blackhawks Quell Kane and Toews Trade Noise, Have a No-Tank Mindset

By Matt Berklan and Jonnie Nonnie
Jan 12, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) dribbles the ball while defended by Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin (2) during the second half at United Center.
Bulls

Chicago Bulls 2022-23 Player Profile: Nikola Vucevic

By Matt Berklan
Wild Onion Brewery Misfit IPA
Beer

Beer Review: Wild Onion Brewery Misfit IPA

By Matt Berklan
Chicago Bears GSH logo on jersey sleeve
Bears

Chicago Bears Inactives For Week 2 vs. Packers

By Matt Berklan
Jim, a Grizzly Bear at Brookfield Zoo for the last 27 years, was euthanized this week due to declining health. With Bears/Packers set to take place on Sunday night, the #DoItForJim is trending within Bears Twitter.
Bears

#DoItForJim Takes Over Chicago Bears Twitter

By Matt Berklan
Chicago Bears GSH logo on jersey sleeve
Bears

Bears Release Wednesday Injury Report for Week 2 vs. Packers

By Matt Berklan
Mar 18, 2022; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Lucas Patrick speaks to the media as he has agreed to a free agent contract with the Chicago Bears. He played for the Green Bay Packers last year.
Bears

Lucas Patrick Named Bears' Honorary Captain for Week 2 vs. Packers

By Matt Berklan
Sep 10, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn (33) delivers a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum.
White Sox

White Sox Bump Up Lance Lynn to Start Thursday vs. Guardians

By Matt Berklan
Tim Anderson injury update Chicago White Sox
White Sox

White Sox' Tim Anderson to See Hand Specialist Tuesday

By Matt Berklan
Sep 11, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) fumbles the ball which is recovered by Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) in the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports
Bears

Bears and 49ers Playing In A Flooded Soldier Field

By Matt Berklan
Jaylon Johnson Chicago Bears
Bears

Chicago Bears Players Show Off New Cleats For Week 1

By Matt Berklan
Aug 18, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (12) runs for yards after the catch against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field.
Bears

Bears List Velus Jones Jr. as Doubtful on Friday Injury Report

By Matt Berklan
Dec 20, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; In an aerial view, Soldier Field is seen before a game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field.
Bears

Soldier Field Going Cashless For Chicago Bears 2022 Season

By Matt Berklan
Chicago White Sox Crawl Halfway to St. Patrick's Day
White Sox

Sox Crawl Returns For Halfway To St. Patrick’s Day

By Matt Berklan
Red Hot Chili Peppers Soldier Field Chicago
Pop Culture

Red Hot Chili Peppers Deliver On Soldier Field Tour Stop

By Matt Berklan
Roquan Smith Chicago Bears
Bears

Roquan Smith Will Travel With Bears to Seattle

By Matt Berklan
Amir Garrett Suspended Throwing Drink at White Sox Fan
White Sox

Amir Garrett Suspended For Incident With White Sox Fan

By Matt Berklan
FanDuel FanFest
Chicago

FanDuel to Host FanFest Event at Guaranteed Rate Field

By Matt Berklan
Nikola Vucevic Chicago Bulls
Bulls

Chicago Bulls' 2022 Season and Home Opener Dates, Opponents Leaked

By Matt Berklan
White Sox Fan Tony La Russa Adam Engel Pinch Runner
White Sox

Tony La Russa Listens to White Sox Fan on Pinch-Running Adam Engel

By Matt Berklan
Zach LaVine DeMar DeRozan Chicago Bulls
Bulls

No 2022 Christmas Day Game For Bulls, Per Report

By Matt Berklan
Roquan Smith David Montgomery Chicago Bears
Bears

Two Bears Players Make First Wave of NFL Network’s Top 100 List

By Matt Berklan
Chicago White Sox Core
White Sox

From Top to Bottom: Where is White Sox Leadership?

By Matt Berklan
Ryan Poles Roquan Smith Chicago Bears
Bears

Bears' GM Ryan Poles Comments On Roquan Smith Trade Request

By Matt Berklan
Javin White Chicago Bears
Bears

Bears Sign Former Jets LB Javin White

By Matt Berklan
Blackhawks at Fiserv Forum
Blackhawks

Blackhawks Preseason Game in Milwaukee Sells Out

By Matt Berklan
DeMarquis Gates Bears
Bears

Chicago Bears Sign Linebacker DeMarquis Gates

By Matt Berklan
Scottie Pippen Chicago Bulls Giannis Comments
Bulls

Scottie Pippen Says Bulls Aren’t Built For The Playoffs

By Matt Berklan
Shad Khan Jacksonville Jaguars Move Chicago Soldier Field
Bears

Chicago’s Soldier Field Savior: Shad Khan and the Jaguars?

By Matt Berklan
Justin Fields Madden 23 Rating Chicago Bears QB
Bears

Madden 23 Quarterback Ratings: How Does Justin Fields Stack Up?

By Matt Berklan
Green Day Lollapalooza Aftershow Metro Chicago Tickets
Pop Culture

Green Day to Play Lollapalooza Aftershow July 29 at Chicago’s Metro

By Matt Berklan
Robert Quinn Chicago Bears
Bears

Bears' Robert Quinn Reports to Training Camp

By Matt Berklan
Riley Reiff Chicago Bears
Bears

Bears Sign OT Riley Reiff to 1-Year Deal

By Matt Berklan
Joakim Noah Luol Deng Chicago Bulls Fest Bulls
Bulls

Luol Deng and Joakim Noah to Present Awards at Bulls Fest

By Matt Berklan
Jaquan Brisker Chicago Bears Rookies
Bears

Bears' Rookie Jaquan Brisker Finds Motivation Through Adversity

By Matt Berklan
Jason Peters Chicago Bears Justin Fields
Bears

Former Bear Jason Peters Praises Justin Fields

By Matt Berklan
Pat McAfee Chicago Bears Matt Eberflus Comments
Bears

Pat McAfee Praises Matt Eberflus's Culture-Building Ability

By Matt Berklan
Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. Meet the Rookies YouTube
Bears

Bears Rookie Velus Jones Jr. Always Knew He'd Make It To The NFL

By Matt Berklan
Goran Dragic Slovenia EuroBasket Chicago Bulls
Bulls

Bulls' Goran Dragic to Play for Slovenia in EuroBasket 2022

By Matt Berklan
Zach LaVine Chicago Bulls
Bulls

Bulls' Zach LaVine Gearing Up On and Off The Court

By Matt Berklan