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Let’s get a few things out of the way first: While I am sure that it is at the center of Ben Johnson’s mantra this week, the Bears cannot sleep on the hobbled Ravens. It is crucial that Chicago maintains pace with Detroit, Green Bay, and Minnesota in an ultra-competitive division. All the while, despite […]
That’s four wins in a row for our Chicago Bears, and four wins in games that had moments where previous Bears teams would have likely crumbled. Let’s examine all the times past teams would have found a way to Bear it up. Week 3: Chicago was up 14 to 3 after the first quarter against […]
Back in December of 2022, the Chicago Cubs signed free agent shortstop Dansby Swanson to a seven-year, $177 million contract. If you recall back to that winter, Swanson was the fourth of the four big free agent shortstops (Carlos Correa, Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts) to sign his deal and got the smallest guarantee of the bunch. And although the Cubs have made the playoffs just one time since signing Swanson to that near-franchise-record deal, it does generally feel like it’s been a success. Bu...
By pretty much any metric you’d choose, the Chicago Cubs had a top five-ish offense this year in Major League Baseball, even as they suffered through significant dips at times throughout the season. It’s unsurprising, then, that the Cubs are pretty well represented on the list of National League Silver Slugger finalists this year. From MLB.com : First base: Pete Alonso, New York Mets; Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers; Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves Second base: Nico Hoerner, C...
THE FIVE BEST WORDS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: CHICAGO BULLS BASKETBALL IS BACK! The NBA season officially tipped off on Tuesday night with an epic double-overtime matchup between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder. While I’m not sure anyone would have predicted that exhilarating of an opening game, there is no question that it felt like fans were in store for something big when first flipping the channel to NBC. The league’s return to the network after a two-decade-long hiatus...
Usually I post my college updates and weekend schedule for the Blackhawks on Thursday mornings, but three days between games and the Hawks having an early evening game in Tampa on Thursday gives us an opportunity to look ahead a day earlier than usual. This new weekend of college hockey marks the first time this season that all four teams with Blackhawks prospects are ranked. Thanks to a hot start from their sophomore netminder, the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs have joined the rankings. ...
The first injury reports of Week 8 will be out later on Wednesday afternoon. And when it comes to the Chicago Bears and their upcoming matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, all eyes will be on what designations are next to quarterback Lamar Jackson’s name. WHAT DO THE CHICAGO BEARS’ PLAYOFF ODDS LOOK LIKE GOING INTO WEEK 8? Lamar Jackson has missed the Ravens’ last two games while nursing a hamstring injury he suffered in the team’s Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. In Jackson’s...
This is the first in a short series about potential contract extensions for young Cubs players. Let me preface all of these by saying that it’s unlikely any of them will happen. Because of a potential lockout after the 2026 season and uncertainty about what’s going to happen beyond Dec. 1, 2026, when the MLB/MLBPA […]
It is the ninth year of Top Prospect voting at South Side Sox! First, let us review past years: To make sure we give the SSS readership a strong vote in our South Side Sox Top 100, we’re going to run five or 10 polls before kicking off our Top 100 Prospect countdown. Ideally, we […]
It’s the time of year when I spend a lot of time thinking about how I need more blankets and pillows around the house because comfort and warmth take precedence when the temps dip. Before we dive into some Bears stuff, this feels like a good spot to point out that basketball season is here. The Bulls are back. And while the franchise seems like it is in a perpetual rut, BN’s coverage is still superb. So be sure to check out our friends at BN Bulls here , as well as on Facebook , Twitter...
Your Chicago Bears are on a four-game win streak for the first time since 2018, when Matt Nagy’s team pulled it off twice on their way to a 12-4 record and an NFC North title. This time, the Bears took care of business against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon, delivering a fairly convincing […]
The Chicago Bears’ winning streak is up to four games now, and winning always makes for some fun conversation. Check out Even McLean and Ross Read on their latest show for their breakdown of the win against the New Orleans Saints, a discussion on Caleb Williams’ performance, and also what to expect against the Ravens. […]
1920 Taking less than a month to deliberate, a grand jury formally implicated Swede Risberg, Chick Gandil, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Buck Weaver, Eddie Cicotte, Lefty Williams, Happy Felsch and Fred McMullin, along with five gamblers, in the Black Sox scandal over the 1919 World Series. The indictments were highlighted by nine counts of conspiracy to defraud. A lesser-reported (and contradicting the absolutist take […]
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Jimmie Foxx HOF, Frank DiPino, Michael Barrett, Eli Whiteside, Chris […]
WE WANT YOU! Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I’m starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be […]
Why 49ers coaching is NFL’s best this year, and Bears running wild: Week 7 film review (paywall)“The 49ers staff was on top of breaking its own tendencies and staying on top of the Falcons’ tendencies. It was the difference in the game in which the Falcons had a significant health advantage. On top of the […]
Looking at the Week 8 NFL schedule, we have the Bears (+6.5) as the best bet on the card. Keep reading for more tips on point spreads and totals, including parlay opportunities. Check out this week’s NFL action on Fubo , where you can also add on NFL RedZone to track every game at once. Best Week 8 Spread Picks Chicago Bears at Baltimore Ravens Game Day: Oct. 26 Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET Spread Favorite: Baltimore (-6.5) Projected Winner & Margin: Bears by 3.5 points TV Channel: CBS ...
It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us for a while. We can check your coat for you. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. BCB After […]
In Week 7, we saw the New Orleans Saints lose 26-14 to the Chicago Bears and drop to 1-6 on the season. It was Spencer Rattler’s worst game of the season, as he was sacked 4 times, threw 3 interceptions and finishing with a 30.1 QBR. After 7 games, Rattler has thrown for 1,450 yards, […]
Michael Jordan is BACK! The GOAT made his debut for the new NBA on NBC at halftime of the season opener between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets. Jordan’s segment , “MJ: Insights To Excellence,” will air throughout the season during certain NBA on NBC broadcasts. NBC’s last NBA rights deal ended following the 2001-02 season, but they were the main broadcast partner of The Association during Jordan and the Bulls’ dynasty run. “We have an obligation to pay it forward...
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will match up with the 28th-ranked pass defense of the Baltimore Ravens (246.5 yards allowed per game) in Week 8, at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. With his upcoming tilt against the Ravens this week, should Williams be someone you lock into your fantasy football lineup? We break down the stats and trends below. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Caleb Williams Week 8 Game Info Let’s highlight a few of the upco...
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in White Sox fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Welcome back to Reacts, with our first poll of the offseason! As addressed in the […]
Do you smell it in the air? It’s almost tangible at this point. The Chicago Bears are close. They are really close. The Chicago Bears are thisclose to putting it all together. Let’s look at what we’ve seen this season. We’ve seen the Chicago Bears defense step up, like they did for about 55 of […]
The Bears continued their winning ways on Sunday, defeating the Saints 26-14 to improve their record to 4-2 for the 2025 NFL season. It wasn’t as pretty as the score might indicate, but any win is worth celebrating, especially one in which you force four turnovers. Save for the passing attack, a lot seemed to […]
It’s hard to overlook a team on a four-game win streak. The Chicago Bears, fortunately, are on a winning streak. By record, the Bears are an above-average team, but where do you rank them in a league full of slightly-above-average and average teams? That is the task of the power rankers this week. The parity […]