We’re into the NHL preseason territory, where basically every lineup is going to reflect a high percentage of regular NHL players for that respective team. On Thursday night, the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild iced nearly full NHL rosters. With 25 players left in Minnesota’s camp and 30 left in Chicago’s, we’re talking about guys who will be landing on the cut-line that … [Read more...] about Hawks Hits: Blackhawks drop shootout loss to Wild in not-so-preseason-like game
Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus dead at age 80
After more than 60 years, NFL quarterbacks can finally get a good night’s sleep. Sure, Dick Butkus hadn’t played in a game since 1973, but his outsized and fearsome legend always suggested he still might break through the line and drive an opponent into the ground. And of course you all remember that old joke. Q: What do Green Bay Packers quarterbacks do before they … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus dead at age 80
Instant Reactions: Justin Fields and DJ Moore end Bears’ losing streak with 40-point outburst in Washington
The longest losing streak in Chicago Bears history is over. Matt Eberflus’ team made it look easy in the first half and difficult in the second. But in the end, Justin Fields and DJ Moore finally did what Ryan Poles envisioned when he traded the No. 1 pick for the No. 1 wide receiver last spring. Fields threw eight passes to DJ Moore for 230 of his 282 passing yards and … [Read more...] about Instant Reactions: Justin Fields and DJ Moore end Bears’ losing streak with 40-point outburst in Washington
Bears Justin Fields and DJ Moore connection shines in prime time win over Commanders
LANDOVER, Md. — It took just three plays for a national audience to see the Justin Fields and DJ Moore chemistry to come to life. Fields, who missed his first throw of the game on a deep shot to Darnell Mooney, dropped a dime to Moore down the left sideline for a 58-yard gain. ` Three plays later, Fields went to Moore again — this time for a 20-yard touchdown pass on … [Read more...] about Bears Justin Fields and DJ Moore connection shines in prime time win over Commanders
10 Quick Thoughts: Maybe these Bears aren’t cooked after all
Good morning Chicago. And welcome to Victory Friday! The 14-game losing streak is over. The Bears are in the win column. The weather outside is the stuff that fall Chicago dreams are made of. Let’s have ourselves a weekend! But not before we get to our first set of victory thoughts … Was I too early in proclaiming there’s no way Matt Eberflus could recover … [Read more...] about 10 Quick Thoughts: Maybe these Bears aren’t cooked after all