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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus speaks to players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Jets take on slumping Bears with new starting QB in White

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 05:21 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, right, talks with quarterback Justin Fields at the NFL football team's practice facility in Lake Forest, Ill., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Changes under new coach Matt Eberflus hit Bears defense

By Gene Chamberlain May. 24, 2022 07:45 PM EDT

Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon puts on a hat after being selected by the Chicago Bears during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Bears load up with 11 draft picks, including 8 on final day

By Andrew Seligman Apr. 30, 2022 09:46 PM EDT

Mayor pardoned by Trump wins another term in Illinois town

Apr. 09, 2021 10:29 PM EDT
METTAWA, Ill. (AP) — Voters in a small Illinois town reelected a mayor who ran a write-in campaign after President Donald Trump pardoned him in a gambling...

FILE - In this March 4, 2020 file photo, Casey Urlacher walks out of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, in Chicago. Urlacher, mayor of the tiny Chicago suburb of Mettawa and brother of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urbacher, received a pardon by President Donald Trump, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2020, for pending federal charges that he recruited for a multi-million dollar illegal offshore gambling ring. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
Football great Brian Urlacher's brother pardoned by Trump

Jan. 20, 2021 02:43 PM EST

Bears' chairman wants to talk to Urlacher about posts

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 10, 2020 06:29 PM EDT
Chicago Bears chairman George McCaskey at first thought Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher's Instagram account was hacked last month. The eye...

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2016, file photo, CBS Sports commentator James Brown works the NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets in Orchard Park, N.Y. In a week in which racial injustice took center stage following the events in Wisconsin, Black sports media personalities came to the forefront with their views and drove dialogue not seen on many other platforms. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert, File)
Former athletes, sports shows take lead on social justice

By Joe Reedy Aug. 31, 2020 02:54 AM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Jaylon Johnson, seated in center, puts on his new team's cap after being selected by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Bears open draft by taking TE Cole Kmet, CB Jaylon Johnson

By Andrew Seligman Apr. 24, 2020 08:13 PM EDT

Vincent DelGiudice, right, along with his attorney, Carolyn Gurland, walk out of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020. Federal prosecutors say DelGiudice is among 10 people charged with operating an offshore sports gambling business. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
Brian Urlacher's brother pleads not guilty in gambling case

Mar. 04, 2020 06:02 PM EST

Brian Urlacher's brother charged in offshore gambling ring

Feb. 20, 2020 07:23 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — The brother of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher and nine others, including a police officer, have been charged with...

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) runs past Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Panthers LB Kuechly retiring after 8 seasons in NFL

By Steve Reed Jan. 14, 2020 09:02 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Packers' Rodgers, Vikings coach Zimmer set to face off again

Dec. 19, 2019 07:31 PM EST

Denver Broncos strong safety Kareem Jackson (22) celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Jackson drawing praise for monster game after Fangio's barb

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 12, 2019 05:36 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) celebrates a score against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Drew Lock hoping to be homecoming king in KC this weekend

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 11, 2019 06:58 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 20-15. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Aaron Rodgers set for 24th clash against rival Bears

By Keith Jenkins Dec. 11, 2019 06:47 PM EST

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde (23) is stopped by Carolina Panthers defenders Brian Burns (53), Luke Kuechly (59) and Javien Elliott, right, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Panthers LB Kuechly says stats don't matter, victories do

By Steve Reed Oct. 09, 2019 05:06 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws to a receiver in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Former college teammates face off when Cards host Panthers

By David Brandt Sep. 19, 2019 05:36 PM EDT

Mike Shanahan still teaching QBs, this time with youngsters

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2019 12:12 PM EDT
Mike Shanahan always has been known as a quarterbacks guru. Now, he's working on developing QBs on the youth level. USA Football and QB Collective, a...

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2011, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against Chicago Bears in Chicago. In their long rivalry, the Packers and the Bears have played 198 times. Only two meetings came in the playoffs. In Jan. 2011, they faced off for the NFC title and a trip to the Super Bowl. Rodgers and a staunch defense silenced Soldier Field, building a 14-0 lead and 21-7 lead and won their third successive road game in the postseason. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
NFL At 100: Packers-Bears playoff game had long-range impact

By Barry Wilner Sep. 03, 2019 01:45 PM EDT

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Indiana just days away from legalized sports betting

By Tom Davies Aug. 28, 2019 12:53 PM EDT