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Saquon Barkley Player Props Week 13: Anytime TD Props and Odds vs. the Bears

Will Saquon Barkley pay out his Week 13 anytime TD player prop when the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Chicago Bears on Friday at 3 p.m. ET? Below, we dig into his upcoming matchup and dissect the important stats. Barkley’s next game is against the Chicago Bears, and prop bets for the Philadelphia Eagles running back are listed here, so take a look. Saquon Barkley’s Anytime TD Prop Odds vs. the Bears Barkley’s odds to score a TD in this game: -125 (Bet $12.50 to win $10 if he scores a T...

Jalen Hurts Player Props Week 13: Anytime TD Props and Odds vs. the Bears

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears are set to meet in a Week 13 matchup at 3 p.m. ET on Friday. Will Jalen Hurts find his way into the end zone in this contest? Let’s take a look at the anytime TD odds and analyze his recent stats and trends. Want to place a prop bet on quarterback Hurts when his Philadelphia Eagles face the Chicago Bears? The wagers available are listed below. Jalen Hurts’ Anytime TD Prop Odds vs. the Bears Hurts’ odds to score a TD in this game: -110 (Bet $1...

Cubs walkoff heroes: Jon Lester, July 31, 2016

When Jon Lester came to the Cubs, he was a terrible hitter. No, seriously. He had gone 0-for-36 in his American League career, and that carried over to his first year with the Cubs in 2015. Lester went 0-for-30 in his first 16 Cubs starts, finally breaking that 0-fer with a single off his friend […]

Bears Big Plays Tracker Week 12

Modern football is all about big plays and as a companion piece to the STEP Differential, I’m tracking the Bears big plays all year in this Infogram: Chicago Bears 2025 STEP Differential TrackerInfogram Last year’s tracker is on the second page. Remember that you can click into the tabs on the lower left to see […]

Bears vs. Eagles Preview: A Masterclass Matchup Between Ben Johnson and Vic Fangio

This article is brought to you by Feldco , Chicago's Home Renewal Experts. Family owned since 1976, Feldco helps homeowners transform their homes with quality windows, siding, doors and roofing. Call 866-4FELDCO today! When the Chicago Bears take the field in Philadelphia on Black Friday, the game won’t just feature two NFC playoff contenders trying to strengthen their postseason footing. It’ll also showcase one of the most compelling coaching chess matches of the 2...

Cubs Prospect Notes: Wiggins, Kepley, Franklin, Knapp, Draft Approach, More

Enjoy some Chicago Cubs prospect notes as you hunker down for the arrival of your extended family and try to remember how to add that extra leaf to the table … Speaking of which, a Thanksgiving theme from MLB Pipeline: Here are 3 prospect-related reasons for #Cubs fans to be thankful this Thanksgiving: https://t.co/SupWyCbDg8 pic.twitter.com/P044o2lu9P — MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) November 25, 2025 A lotta love there for all of Owen Caissie, Moises Ballesteros, Jaxo...

Smooth: Blackhawks vs. Wild Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks continue a four-game homestand Wednesday night, welcoming the red-hot Minnesota Wild to the United Center. The Wild looked like a mess early on, but they’ve been having a lot of success lately, riding a five-game winning streak and an 8-1-1 heater in their last 10, capped off with back-to-back shutouts against the Pittsburgh Penguins (5-0) and Winnipeg Jets (3-0) in their most recent wins. This current run has vaulted them to third in the Central Division and inject...

Former Cub George Altman has passed away

George Altman, one of several Black players signed to the Cubs by famed scout/coach Buck O’Neil, has died, aged 92. Altman had two outstanding years for the Cubs, in 1961 and 1962. In 1961, he batted .303/.353/.560 with 27 home runs and played in both All-Star Games that year (for four years from 1959-62, MLB […]

Blackhawks vs Wild — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

The Blackhawks continue a busy stretch of home games with another division rival visiting the United Center. Tonight’s matchup with the Wild brings one of the hottest teams in the entire NHL into town to face the Blackhawks. Make sure you’ve got your credits ready to stream this one. It’s only on ESPN+ or Hulu. Here’s hoping there’s a good, loud crowd in the building the night before Thanksgiving. Note: André Burakovsky is a game-time decision, and the morning skate was optional. So ...

Today in White Sox History: November 26

1961 The spitball, banned since 1920 in Major League Baseball, remained so after an 8-1 vote by baseball’s Rule Committee. The pitch came back up for question after commissioner Ford Frick advocated for its return, calling it easy to throw and not dangerous to hitters. While no White Sox pitchers were rumored to be throwing […]

Drew Dalman is the 2025 Chicago Bears Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award Winner

Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman is the recipient of the 2025 Art Rooney Sportsmanship award. Dalman, who is in his first season with the team, is one of 32 nominees for the league-wide award. It is a prestigious honor and I’m glad to see that the man in the middle of the Bears offensive line is getting some due praise. Offensive linemen don’t traditionally get a ton of love. And centers (as well as interior linemen as a whole) don’t tend to get a ton of attention unless something is goin...

How Do You Fix the Defense? Still Better Than Expected, Matas Buzelis’ Year 2 Struggles, and Other Bulls Bullets

The Chicago Bulls are thankful to be over .500. Billy Donovan and his players deserve credit for their 6-1 start to the year. They immediately defied expectations and picked up some genuinely impressive wins. The Pistons, Magic, Hawks, and Knicks each currently sit above them in the league standings, but the Bulls took them down during that initial two-week stretch. Still, as more and more teams have settled in, the Bulls have done the opposite. The shock value has worn off, and it’s le...

Cubs trade target: MacKenzie Gore

MacKenzie Gore was one of the starting pitchers most mentioned in trade rumors last July. In the end, just as was the case for every big-name starting pitcher, he wasn’t traded, largely because it was perceived that the Nationals were asking for more in return than teams were willing to give. Gore had good numbers […]

White Sox must prioritize stability in 2026 Winter Meetings

The White Sox need to approach this year’s MLB Winter Meetings with one primary goal: diversifying their talent. Last year, Chicago focused on acquiring high-ceiling prospects and veterans who had strung together a couple of average seasons. While that was enough to get them through their first full rebuild year, the Sox now face a […]

Eagles News: Tank Bigsby time?

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Eagles-Bears preview: Five things to watch – PhillyVoice1) Maybe it’s time for Tank? The Eagles’ historic rushing attack of 2024 has been non-existent for most of 2025. The offensive line hasn’t played as well as we’ve been accustomed to, the offensive staff lacks creativity, and […]

2026 Bears mock draft: What if Ozzy Trapilo is the answer at LT?

For the first time in forever, Bears fans don’t have to be knee-deep in mock drafts late into November. I’ve been writing for Windy City Gridiron since 2017, and I’ve been grateful enough to be the Lead Draft Analyst here since 2020. For every season I’ve been here except 2018, I’ve been pretty consistent releasing […]

King for the Cubs, Actually Productive Outs, Cardinals Selloff, and Other Cubs Bullets

OK. Day before Thanksgiving. This is important. I must summon all of my willpower to eat VERY LIGHT today, thereby justifying the monstrous damage I plan to do tomorrow. The problem with putting me in charge of Thanksgiving Day food is that I will choose anything and everything that I personally want to eat. Which means there are like 15 different things I want to eat tomorrow, and I will do so. The Athletic’s Andy McCullough put together a list of mostly-serious, semi-cheeky Black Frid...

Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 11-26-25

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Laurent Brossoit explains injury journey from meniscus surgery to “aha moment” ( Sun-Times ) All the good — and bad — from the Blackhawks through the first quarter of the NHL season ( Tribune ) Ryan Greene fits the Blackhawks’ long-term plans — but where? ( The Athletic ) Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 11/24: Kwisatz Haderach ( SCH ) Mason West describes storybook football championsh...

OTM Open Thread 11/26: Happy Birthday, Narv

Good morning and happy one of the drunkest days of the year to all who celebrate. Being from Venezuela, Carlos Narvaez probably does not celebrate Thanksgiving by spending the night at his hometown dive bar with his high school frenemies. But he will be celebrating in some capacity today, because it’s his birthday. Talk about […]

Steelers power rankings roundup: Pittsburgh slides again after choking division lead

It was another disappointment for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they fell 31-28 to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The Steelers started strong and were able to force Bears quarterback Caleb Williams into uncomfortable situations early, as T.J. Watt strip-sacked the young signal caller early in the game, but things flipped dramatically in the second half. […]

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, November 26

Happy birthday to Matt Garza* and other former Cubs! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a 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: […]

The Bear’s Den, November 26, 2025

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Defending champion Eagles have been too good for too long to be underestimated by Bears – Chicago Sun-Times Amid their slump, the Eagles are still 8-3 and have some dangerous players on offense. A resurgence seems inevitable. Ken’s Note: Good Lord Above have mercy Jason Lieser, underestimated? UNDERESTIMATED? The Bears […]

Wild vs. Blackhawks NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Nov. 26

The Minnesota Wild meet the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET, and we have best bets suggestions right here, if you’re thinking about a wager. Best Wild vs. Blackhawks Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Kirill Kaprizov, Wild +105 13 G in 23 GP Matthew Boldy, Wild +140 13 G in 23 GP Connor Bedard, Blackhawks +150 13 G in 22 GP Joel Eriksson Ek, Wild +230 4 G in 23 GP T...