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FILE - Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is shown on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Matt Eberflus is the new coach of the Chicago Bears, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, tasked with turning around a franchise mired in mediocrity for much of the past decade. The person confirmed the move to the AP on condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, because there had been no announcement by the Bears.(AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, FIle)
Chicago Bears hire Colts DC Matt Eberflus as head coach

By Jay Cohen Jan. 27, 2022 12:02 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Eberflus is the new coach of the Chicago Bears, tasked with

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) runs off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Raiders won 23-20. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wentz gets off to slow start as Colts lose 23-20 to Raiders

By Jay Cohen Jan. 02, 2022 06:50 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Carson Wentz returned in time to start for the Indianapolis Colts

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) catches a pass ahead of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Carr, Raiders beat Colts 23-20 to close in on playoff spot

By Jay Cohen Jan. 02, 2022 04:22 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Derek Carr and Las Vegas lost a late touchdown on a replay

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, right, yells at referee Scott Novak after Fields was tackled hard into the ground by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle James Lynch during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Penalties, mistakes hurt Bears in 17-9 loss to Vikings

By Jay Cohen Dec. 20, 2021 11:41 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Thomas Graham Jr. and the Chicago Bears held Justin Jefferson in check

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Fields' inconsistency hurts Bears in 24-14 loss to Packers

By Jay Cohen Oct. 17, 2021 06:26 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Fields was terrific on Chicago's first possession. He

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Trouble in the red zone hurts Lions in 24-14 loss to Bears

By Jay Cohen Oct. 03, 2021 06:15 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Jared Goff took a couple of steps toward the line and pointed to

A few fans watch the Atlanta Braves play in the outfield during spring training baseball practice on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in North Port, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Another wave of fans returning to sports despite COVID-19

By Jay Cohen Feb. 25, 2021 01:47 PM EST
Whitney Munro had some concerns about returning to sporting events. So, like

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Banged-up Chicago Bears back into playoff spot

By Jay Cohen Jan. 03, 2021 10:01 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Following a strange roller coaster of a season, the Chicago

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks left wing Dominik Kubalik, center, smiles as he is congratulated while passing the team box after scoring the go-ahead goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Denver, in this Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, file photto. Chicago won 5-3. The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks — and there is no sign of any change coming anytime soon. Speaking publicly for the first time Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, since baseball's Cleveland Indians announced Monday they plan to change their name, Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz reiterated the same message the team shared this summer after lingering questions about Native American team names returned to the forefront.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
In wake of Indians' decision, Blackhawks stay with team name

By Jay Cohen Dec. 17, 2020 02:56 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is tackled by Chicago Bears' Kyle Fuller (23) and Danny Trevathan (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Watson all by himself as Texans lose 36-7 to Bears

By Jay Cohen Dec. 13, 2020 05:55 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — No Brandin Cooks, Will Fuller or Randall Cobb. No David Johnson,

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears on 6-game skid after blowing late lead against Lions

By Jay Cohen Dec. 06, 2020 06:12 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Mitchell Trubisky made a critical mistake. Chicago's defense

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II, front, has a pass broken up by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears hampered by same offensive issues in loss to Vikings

By Jay Cohen Nov. 16, 2020 11:50 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears changed play-callers, and nothing changed.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims (83) walks to the locker room after being ejected for unnecessary roughness in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Wims' punch part of another tough third quarter for Bears

By Jay Cohen Nov. 01, 2020 09:27 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Javon Wims walked right up to C.J. Gardner-Johnson and took a

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is helped off the field after being injured against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
New York Giants lose Barkley, fall to 0-2 under Joe Judge

By Jay Cohen Sep. 20, 2020 04:43 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Daniel Jones committed two more turnovers. The offensive line

FILE - In this April 1, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves field manager Tyler Lenz walks across the covered home plate at Truist Park in Atlanta. There are no sponsored power plays at the moment. No doughnut races in the fourth quarter. No calls to the bullpen presented by phone companies. While the coronavirus pandemic circles the world, sports business executives are having conversations about lucrative advertising and marketing contracts with no games on the horizon. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Coronavirus shutdown presents challenges for teams, sponsors

By Jay Cohen Apr. 09, 2020 01:10 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — There are no sponsored power plays at the moment.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is chased by Chicago Bears' Aaron Lynch (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Chicago. Chicago won 31-24. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Prescott outplayed by Trubisky as Cowboys lose again

By Jay Cohen Dec. 05, 2019 11:49 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Dak Prescott was outplayed by Mitchell Trubisky. Jason Witten

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Giants’ secondary struggles in 19-14 loss to Bears

By Jay Cohen Nov. 24, 2019 06:31 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Janoris Jenkins committed a costly penalty. Corey Ballentine was

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel (2) throws against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Stafford sits as Lions lose 20-13 to Bears

By Jay Cohen Nov. 10, 2019 06:32 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — No pads for Matthew Stafford on this Sunday. No helmet, either.

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery, left, celebrates after scoring on a 4-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Bears waste Montgomery's big game in 17-16 loss to Chargers

By Jay Cohen Oct. 27, 2019 06:44 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — David Montgomery showed all the reasons why he was one of the

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy paces the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Sloppy Bears lose 36-25 to Saints

By Jay Cohen Oct. 20, 2019 08:45 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Mitchell Trubisky made a couple of bad throws. Anthony Miller had a