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Bears-Packers has a long history of bad blood, the oldest rivalry in the NFL

Proximity and familiarity are essential for a rivalry. As are icons. With over a century of hatred and two young QBs facing off, we’re sure to see a dynamic start to this matchup’s next chapter.

Chicago Sun-Times

Is Bears-Packers rivalry headed for another major shift?

The Bears swept both games against Packers in 2007. That was the last time. But with Rodgers gone and Justin Fields showing franchise-quarterback potential, Bears fans have hope.

Chicago Sun-Times

The best tight end in franchise history for all 32 NFL teams

Wherein Tony Gonzalez makes a case for two different teams and Jimmy Graham (!) shows up twice.

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As Bears legend Steve McMichael is hospitalized, wife Misty balances hope, grief

The Hall of Fame has become the McMichaels’ focus, and about 50 people rallied in support of his candidacy outside the hospital where he is in care.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former Bears defensive coordinator, Cardinals coach Vince Tobin dies at 79

Tobin was the defensive coordinator under coach Mike Ditka from 1986 through ‘92.

Chicago Sun-Times

Michael L. Reid, longtime Ditka’s manager, booster of gay softball leagues, dead at 65

He greeted thousands at the old Ditka’s on Chestnut Street in the Gold Coast.

Chicago Sun-Times

89 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 89 for Chicago

With 89 days until the Bears' 2023 season opener, here's a look at every player to ever wear No. 89 for Chicago.

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Eagles’ regular season countdown: Every player to wear No. 98 for Philadelphia

With Eagles training camp less than 100 days away, we're looking at every player to wear the No. 98 for Philadelphia

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Jason Sudeikis says Ted Lasso look was inspired by Bears legend Mike Ditka

Bears legend Mike Ditka inspired Ted Lasso's look: "The shades, the short polyester shorts and the mustache was very much Ditka.”

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Editorial: Dan Snyder’s time in the NFL is up. What took so long?

Bears fans over the years have had their gripes about the McCaskeys, the family that owns Chicago’s beloved, storied football franchise. Many fans never forgave George Halas’ grandson, Michael McCaskey, for firing Da Coach, Mike Ditka. There’ve been perennial complaints about McCaskey family stinginess, icy December Sundays at a dome-less…

Chicago Tribune

Jason Sudeikis Revealed His Ted Lasso Mustache Inspiration, And It Totally Checks Out

Jason Sudeikis took some inspiration from the NFL when figuring out his Ted Lasso look.

Cinemablend

10 worst first round picks in Chicago Bears history

Here's a look at the 10 worst first-round picks by the Bears in team history, a list that includes some brutal busts.

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10 best first round picks in Chicago Bears history

Here's a look at the 10 best first-round picks by the Bears in franchise history, a list that includes all Hall of Famers.

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5 worst head coaches in New Orleans Saints franchise history

Dennis Allen has his faults, but he's a far cry from the 5 worst head coaches in New Orleans Saints franchise history:

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Touchdowns to turnbuckles: 10 Chicago Bears pro wrestling comps

With WWE on the road to WrestleMania, we're taking a look at professional wrestling comps to current and former Bears players.

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Revisiting our bold predictions from the 2022 season

Warning: This article contains freezing cold Bears takes that could lead to frostbite.

Chicago Sun-Times

Outsider Kevin Warren an agent of change at Halas Hall

Just as George Halas’ hiring of outsider Jim Finks as executive VP and general manager to “run the show” in 1974 was seen as the best thing to happen to the Bears since Red Grange, Kevin Warren could be the Bears’ best front-office hire since Finks. But he has to…

Chicago Sun-Times

Ditka fans hit the road for Atlanta bachelor party

The Bears’ Cole Kmet and Michael Schofield also caught people’s attention on Sunday.

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Photo of Mike Ditka Bachelor Party Lookalikes Goes Viral

The crew all wore Bears sweaters, khakis, sunglasses and mustaches to perfect the former coach’s famous look.

Chicago Sun-Times

Loss of dear friend and former colleague a heavy blow for Mike Ditka

Jerry Vainisi was as important as anyone in building the 1985 Super Bowl champs, the former coach says

Chicago Sun-Times

Jerry Vainisi, general manager during Bears’ only Super Bowl-winning season, dies

As GM, he oversaw contract negotiations and teamed with coach Mike Ditka and personnel director Bill Tobin to run the team. The 1985 squad, which won the Super Bowl, was the franchise’s most successful and remains iconic to this day.

Chicago Sun-Times

Here’s how you can get a piece of Mike Ditka

SNEED EXCLUSIVE: Watch for more than 500 items of sports memorabilia collected by Da Coach and culled from the walls of his shuttered namesake Gold Coast restaurant to go up for auction soon!

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears stuck in a holding pattern

This season will offer only partial answers since GM Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus don’t have much to work with.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mike Ditka’s Super Bowl sweater is up for auction

Horace Grant’s NBA championship rings and a signed Ernie Banks jersey are also available.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former Bears punter Bob Parsons dies at 72

A quarterback who converted to tight end at Penn State, Parsons utilized his versatility with the Bears — he caught four touchdown passes as a tight end, completed 7-of-13 passes on fake punts and his 81-yard punt in 1982 is still the third longest in franchise history.

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