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Matt Eberflus defends himself — and Shane Waldron — on Caleb Williams' film study
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams addressed the newsy revelations of the Seth Wickersham book "American Kings: A Biography of the...
Mark Potash
Jun 174 min read
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The 'Babe Ruth Shot' is born
On June 13, 1948 — 77 years ago Friday — the Yankees celebrated the 25th anniversary of Yankee Stadium and honored the legendary Babe...
Mark Potash
Jun 134 min read
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A cautionary tale for Shemar Stewart ... Roquan Smith
Bengals rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart bolted the team's mandatory mini-camp Thursday because of a contract dispute, reportedly...
Mark Potash
Jun 123 min read
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Ben there, done that — Bears offseason review ...
"The Ben Johnson Effect" has carried the Bears through the offseason — even Caleb Williams referred to it when asked during OTAs about...
Mark Potash
Jun 117 min read
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A developing story: Pete Crow-Armstrong vs. left-handers
The Cubs will start rejuvenated left-hander Matthew Boyd against the Phillies on Monday — another opportunity for ex-Cub Kyle Schwarber...
Mark Potash
Jun 94 min read
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The 1965 baseball draft — the start of it all for Rick Monday ... and Ken Holtzman
Even with the reserve clause in effect in the mid-1960s, major league baseball still had a free agency problem. Signing prospects was...
Mark Potash
Jun 85 min read
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D-Day: June 6, 1944
Friday is the 81st anniversary of D-Day, the Allies' invasion of France during World War II. It's a little different re-visiting D-Day...
Mark Potash
Jun 61 min read
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Bears mini-camp impressions: Ben Johnson the star of the show
The Bears completed their mandatory (for most) mini-camp, which essentially completes their first offseason program under Ben Johnson....
Mark Potash
Jun 66 min read
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Pacers' best hope for an NBA Finals upset? Rick Carlisle
The Indiana Pacers are big underdogs (+500) against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals that begin Thursday night in Oklahoma...
Mark Potash
Jun 53 min read
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Ben Johnson's attention to detail becoming an attention-getter
There aren't many people still around who have consistently bet on the new Bears coach being different from the guy before him, because...
Mark Potash
Jun 44 min read
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D'Andre Swift eager to give it another go in Ben Johnson's Bears offense
The Bears' hiring of red-hot offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was a boon for every offensive player on the roster, especially...
Mark Potash
Jun 34 min read
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Good News, Bears: First Ben Johnson, now Frank Ragnow — Lions have some holes to fill
When the Bears hired Ben Johnson as their head coach in January, it had a two-pronged effect on their re-build: It gave the Bears a coach...
Mark Potash
Jun 24 min read
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Bears offseason Bingo card filling up
Bears offseason optimism figures to kick into high gear this week with three days of media access at mini-camp Tuesday through Thursday...
Mark Potash
Jun 22 min read
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Remembering Lou Gehrig ... and Wally Pipp
Lou Gehrig's major-league-record streak of 2,130 games played started 100 years ago Sunday — when he pinch-hit for shortstop Paul...
Mark Potash
Jun 23 min read
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A small price to pay for a step back in time — the Chicagoland jukebox show
The Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine & Jukebox Show is too long of a name for a collectibles show but not long enough at the...
Mark Potash
Jun 12 min read
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Rooting for Jonathan Toews to go out as he came in — a winner
When Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer tried to revive his career in 1991 — seven years after throwing his last pitch in the big leagues in...
Mark Potash
May 305 min read
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The sad demise of Albert Almora — a career that turned on one swing of the bat
Center fielder Albert Almora was part of a string of touted Cubs prospects who made an immediate impact upon being promoted from the...
Mark Potash
May 295 min read
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Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams show how you extinguish a fire at Halas Hall
A vocal throng of Bears fans on social media blasted Bears reporters for demanding that Caleb Williams be made available to address...
Mark Potash
May 283 min read
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Chicago's very own: Jim Irsay (1959-2025)
Colts owner Jim Irsay's untimely death at 65 last week was more saddening than stunning, given his history of addiction and rehab stints....
Mark Potash
May 273 min read
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Pete Crow-Armstrong aging like fine Ryne — can he sustain it?
It's always fun to watch a touted player blossom like Pete Crow-Armstrong is doing for the Cubs this season. Ryne Sandberg, like...
Mark Potash
May 253 min read
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