Dan Bernstein
Bernstein: No Excuses For Cutler
The quarterback from Santa Claus, Indiana just got another Christmas morning.
Bernstein: ‘Hawks Boss Keeps Eyes On Cup
Blackhawks President John McDonough understands the difference between history and trivia.
Bernstein: Thibodeau Still Has Bulls’ Attention
Chicagoans can be forgiven for assuming that their hard-ass NBA coach has burned out his connection to the team. It has happened before.
Bernstein: Time To Ban The Home Plate Collision
Mike Matheny is the ideal champion of a noble cause, and he has decided to take up the fight.
Bernstein: Don’t Sign Urlacher If He Can’t Run
When you’re the only team negotiating with a player, that’s a good sign you should walk away from the table.
Bernstein: Jordan’s Birthday Not A Referendum On LeBron
The numerous retrospective looks at Jordan’s impressive accomplishments should simply be proud opportunities for those who enjoyed his work so thoroughly.
Bernstein: Oscar Pistorius And Inconvenient Truths
It sounds simple enough: before you decide to whip up the next inspirational sports legend to sell to the world, check to see if he’s already spent time in jail.
Bernstein: Rose Missing This Year Is OK
Nobody wins if a rushed rehabilitation brings complications and unforeseen risks – not the franchise, not Rose, not even all-powerful Adidas and the glitzy commercial serial they are filming along the way.
Bernstein: Early Revelations From The Paterno Report
Some of the Paterno Report findings are shocking, and may radically alter the way in which many have viewed the case, and the legacy of a legendary coach:
Bernstein: Take It Easy, Thibs
Somebody has to do something to make the coach understand that the goal of the regular season is not to pile up wear and tear on a team’s most important veteran players.
Bernstein: Weirdest Super Bowl Ever
I’m not really sure what any of that was, but I damn well know I liked it.
Bernstein: Here’s How To Watch Super Bowl XLVII
A year removed from the experience, we tend to forget that consuming the Super Bowl can be a chore if not handled correctly.
Bernstein: Is ‘Kaner’ Growing Up?
This Blackhawks season is missing something.
Bernstein: Ricketts, Cubs Learn From Mistakes
Tom Ricketts met his wife in the Wrigley Field bleachers, or so goes the legend that was spun as he and his siblings purchased the Cubs in 2009.
Bernstein: Manti Te’o Is A Liar
The same people who were kicking themselves just hours ago and apologizing publicly to readers, viewers and listeners for being suckered by an impossible fairy tale have apparently failed to learn any substantive lesson from their embarrassment.
Bernstein: Some Advice For Marc Trestman
Here’s what I would be telling Trestman before he steps into the glare of the lights.
Bernstein: Stop Believing Coaches
Coaches lie and coaches leave. They lie about leaving, leave while they’re lying, and fly off in pursuit of better, richer, more interesting jobs.
Bernstein: I’m Done With The Hall Of Fame
There’s fatigue, and then there’s whatever it is that’s past that, where it’s all just gray and endless, stretching out forever and meaning nothing.
Bernstein: A Letter From Lance Armstrong
By Dan Bernstein- CBSChicago.com Senior Columnist (CBS) Hey, folks. It’s me, Lance. How’s it going? First, I just want to say thanks for buying all of the yellow bracelets and all the products I’ve endorsed. […]
Bernstein: Personality Matters To Emery
It wasn’t much, but it could be enough to stir the last remnants of aging Ditkaphiles, so look out. Some still live among us, and still have the navy-blue sweater.



