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Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair fined for punching Bears' Roschon Johnson: Report
The NFL has fined Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair about $11,000 for punching Bears running back Roschon Johnson on the sidelines during Sunday’s Bears-Texans game, according to KPRC’s Aaron Wilson. #NFL fined #Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for punch on #Bears running back Roschon Johnson, about $11,000 @KPRC2 — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 19, 2024 Johnson played in just 15 special teams…
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Kyle Hendricks intends to pitch in 2025, per report. Will it be with the Cubs?
Cubs veteran starter Kyle Hendricks says he intends to pitch in 2025, according to a new report from The Athletic. “Absolutely,” Hendricks said of pitching in 2025, per the report. “I’ll take a step back (once the season ends to) reevaluate and refocus, but I definitely would love to keep pitching.” Hendricks, 34, has only ever played with the Cubs,…
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C.J. Stroud jokes with Jaylon Johnson about his podcast with Richard Sherman
A little over a month ago, Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson appeared on Richard Sherman’s podcast, giving viewers an inside look at his interception last season against the Vikings. The two broke down Johnson’s film against the Vikings during Week 12 of the 2023 regular season. When Johnson broke down the play for Sherman, the latter couldn’t contain his reaction...
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What are the Cubs' chances of making the playoffs? A look at MLB Wild Card
The Cubs‘ playoff chances are quickly dwindling, as the Brewers clinched the NL Central division on Wednesday, leaving the Wild Card as the Cubs’ last hope for a postseason appearance. What are the Cubs’ chances of making the playoffs? According to Power Rankings Guru, the Cubs have less than a 1% chance of making the playoffs. FanGraphs puts the Cubs…
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Bears-Colts Week 3 game the most expensive Colts home game on record
The Bears are helping the Colts’ business boom this weekend. According to TickPick, Week 3’s Bears-Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium is currently the most expensive Colts home game on record. The average purchase price of Sunday’s game is $356, which is 58% more expensive than their upcoming matchup against the Lions in November, which currently stands as the second…
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Here's how close the Cubs are to being eliminated from playoff contention
The Brewers clinched the NL Central division with the Cubs‘ 5-3 loss to the Athletics on Wednesday, pushing the Cubs to focus on the MLB Wild Card for their dwindling playoff hopes. But how many losses are they away from missing out on their final playoff opportunity? The Cubs are three losses away from being eliminated from the playoffs. And…
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Bears injury report: The latest updates on Keenan Allen, Teven Jenkins
The Bears are heading into their third week of the regular season with a few notable ailments on their injury report. Keenan Allen (heel), Teven Jenkins (thigh), Khari Blasingame (hand/knee) and Zacch Pickens (groin) all did not practice on Wednesday. Kiran Amegadjie (quad), Andrew Billings (groin), Nate Davis (groin), Rome Odunze (knee), Montez Sweat (elbow) and DeMarcus Walker (foot)...
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Here's the latest update on Keenan Allen's injury ahead of Colts matchup
Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen did not practice on Wednesday, as he continues to recover from a lingering heel issue he first experienced during the latter stages of training camp. “(He’s) still working through his heel situation there,” head coach Matt Eberflus said on Wednesday. “Again, we’re trying to get him back on the grass as fast as possible....
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Angel Reese featured in Sports Illustrated's '50 Most Influential Figures in Sports' list
Sports Illustrated recently included Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese on their list of the top 50 most influential figures in sports; a list that includes athletes, coaches, executives and influences. “Since being drafted No. 7 by the Sky in April, Reese has gone from Bayou Barbie to WNBA All-Star, making a strong case for Rookie of the Year along…
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14 Bears players nominated for 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
Exactly 167 modern-era NFL players have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025, including 14 former Chicago Bears players. Those include Doug Flutie, Thomas Jones, Glyn Milburn, Brandon Marshall, Muhsin Muhammad, Ruben Brown, Olin Kreutz and Josh Sitton on offense; additionally, Jared Allen, Clyde Simmons, Ted Washington, Brendon Ayanbadejo, Lance Briggs and Charles Tillman on…