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Monday, October 2, 2023

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Bears coach Matt Eberflus opted to bypass a go-ahead field goal with less than three minutes remaining, which was just one of several questionable decisions he made Sunday, as the Bears continued to spiral in a 31-28 loss to the Broncos.

Bears | 3 and Out: Matt Eberflus, Bears collapse in 31-28 loss to Denver Broncos

Justin Fields and the Bears built a 28-7 lead Sunday but collapsed in the second half for a stunning 31-28 home loss to the previously winless Denver Broncos. Bears coach Matt Eberflus opted to bypass a go-ahead field goal with less than three minutes remaining, which was just one of several questionable decisions he made Sunday, as the Bears continued to spiral. Here's what you need to know
Cubs’ Nico Hoerner, right, hugs Dansby Swanson after hitting a winning single during the 10th inning against the Seattle Mariners in Chicago in April. The pain for the Cubs of not making the playoffs is there for a couple of reasons. The primary one is the blown wild-card lead, but it cuts deeper than that. This team bonded more than most over the past seven months.

Cubs | 'There's no bad blood': Cubs' bond is strong despite disappointing finish

The pain for the Cubs of not making the playoffs is there for a couple of reasons. The primary one is the blown wild-card lead, but it cuts deeper than that. This team bonded more than most over the past seven months.
Bears receiver Chase Claypool did not attend Sunday’s game at Soldier Field. The Bears made the 25-year-old receiver inactive prior to the game, and Claypool was not spotted along the team’s sideline during Sunday’s loss against the Denver Broncos.

NFL | After critical comments, Bears ask WR Claypool not to attend Sunday's game

Bears receiver Chase Claypool did not attend Sunday's game at Soldier Field. The Bears made the 25-year-old receiver inactive prior to the game, and Claypool was not spotted along the team's sideline during Sunday's loss against the Denver Broncos.
The Europe team led by Europe’s Team Captain Luke Donald, at center, lift the Ryder Cup after winning it at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Sunday.

Pro Sports | Ryder Cup in Rome stays right at home for the Europeans. The US loses its seventh straight in Europe

The best collection of players at Marco Simone had flags from their eight countries draped around their shoulders as they took turns clutching and thrusting the gold Ryder Cup, the very trophy that turns them into one nation, one team, with one purpose. The celebration was familiar on European soil, and so was the winner of the Ryder Cup. Team Europe, embarrassed two years at Whistling Straits when it suffered its worst loss to the Americans, got their payback Sunday, along with that 17-inch trophy.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks off the field after the team’s 31-28 loss to the Denver Broncos. Fields was great — for three quarters.
Sports | Five big takeaways from Chicago Bears' epic collapse against Denver Broncos
The Bears lost, again. They are 0-4 and they've lost 14 consecutive games. To make matters worse, they squandered what had been the best passing game of quarterback Justin Fields' career. They blew a 21-point lead on Sunday against the Denver Broncos, losing 31-28. Here are the five big takeaways from Sunday's epic collapse at Soldier Fie
Hersey’s Nasir Mckenzie (2) looks for an opening against Palatine earlier this season.
Columns | 6 things as high school football heads into the home stretch
The calendar page from September to October sure seemed to flip in a hurry, and here we are heading into the final three weeks of the high school football season. As Week 6 has just wrapped up, today we offer 6 things you need to know as we come into the home stretch of the 2023 campaign.
Bears halfback Johnny Morris (47) falls in the end zone as he reaches for a pass from QB Bill Wade in fourth quarter in a 1962 game. Jim O’Donnell says Morris now stands as the greatest sports/media icon in the history of Our Town. No top-tier Chicago athlete followed between-the-lines heroics with as stellar a career in TV news.
Columns | Autumn mellows for Johnny Morris after two remarkable Chicago careers
Jim O'Donnell says Johnny Morris now stands as the greatest sports/media icon in the history of Our Town. No top-tier Chicago athlete followed between-the-lines heroics with as stellar a career in TV news.
Just like millions of fans, Tom Ricketts is hurting. A few weeks ago, the Cubs’ chairman thought for sure his team would be playing postseason baseball, but a September collapse kept that from happening. Ricketts spoke for almost 15 minutes, addressing Cody Bellinger’s impending free-agent status, David Ross’ work in the dugout and more.
Cubs | Chairman on Cubs season: 'With all the disappointment we have, there's a lot of optimism as well'
Just like millions of fans, Tom Ricketts is hurting. A few weeks ago, the Cubs' chairman thought for sure his team would be playing postseason baseball, but a September collapse kept that from happening. Ricketts spoke for almost 15 minutes, addressing Cody Bellinger's impending free-agent status, David Ross' work in the dugout and more.
United States’ Patrick Cantlay celebrates after holing his putt that led to him winning his afternoon Fourballs match on the 18th green at the Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Saturday.
Columns | Lincicome: In honor of Ryder, other Cups Team USA needs to reclaim
Bernie Lincicome says like the America's Cup, another piece of obscure hardware which no one knew we had until we lost it, I began to wonder how many other sporting insults have been hurled at our sacred character without us knowing, and how they might be redeemed. Below is only a partial list.
Former Cubs shortstop Shawon Dunston takes a bow as fans greet him before throwing out the first pitch at a game against the Giants.
Columns | Baseball Way Back: Dunston remembers his road to Wrigley
Shawon Dunston, who had 11 opening day starts at shortstop for the Cubs, even more than another famous Cubs shortstop, Mr. Cub Ernie Banks reflects on his start in the majors. Dunston he is proud to have grown up in Brooklyn. His hero was his dad, Jack Dunston, a barber and cab driver who passed away 10 years ago. "The reason why I'm successful is because of my dad," he said. Although he loved all sports, his passion was baseball.
San Diego Padres closing pitcher Rich Hill, center, celebrates with catcher Brett Sulllivan, left, and Ha-Seong Kim, right, after defeating the White Sox in 11 innings on Sunday. The White Sox’s dismal season finally came to an end as they Sox lost to the Padres 2-1 at Guaranteed Rate Field and finished with a 61-101 record.
White Sox | Fitting end to White Sox's miserable season -- another loss
The White Sox's dismal season finally came to an end Sunday, but not until the 11th inning. The Sox lost to the Padres 2-1 at Guaranteed Rate Field and they finished with a 61-101 record.
Pedro Grifol is returning to the dugout next season, but the White Sox’s manager said there are likely going to be changes on the coaching staff.
White Sox | Are changes coming to White Sox coaching staff? Grifol seems to indicate yes
Pedro Grifol is returning to the dugout next season, but the White Sox's manager said there are likely going to be changes on the coaching staff.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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