Articles filed under NFL
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Sports Editor Orrin Schwarz looks at the week aheadAug 02, 2026 2:59 pm - Monday Major League Baseball trade deadline, 5 p.m. The White Sox made a big splash Saturday night for pitcher Luis Castillo, and the Cubs are looking to wheel ...
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Healthier Jaylon Johnson admits Bears defense has plenty to prove in 2026Aug 01, 2026 3:36 pm - The defense is a potential pitfall for the 2026 Bears. Cornerback Jaylon Johnson acknowledged as much after Saturday’s practice, where the defense did well.
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Ben Johnson is hell-bent on improving Bears’ end-of-half offense. Here’s how he’s doing itAug 01, 2026 11:24 am - Eight plays, 61 yards, touchdown. Sure, it’s still well before 11 a.m. on a Friday in July at Halas Hall. And by extension, the significance of this Chicago Bears drive f...
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Bears’ left tackle competition adds another contender; Colston Loveland shinesJul 31, 2026 9:16 pm - When the Chicago Bears’ starting offense took the field Friday, a new player manned the left tackle spot. Kiran Amegadjie, a 2024 third-round pick, took most of the reps ...
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Lessons from Korey Stringer’s death led to cold water immersion tubs by every NFL practice fieldJul 31, 2026 7:53 pm - EAGAN, Minn. — Korey Stringer's death from heat stroke in 2001 after he collapsed at practice with the Minnesota Vikings prompted many changes to safety protocols across ...
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Korey Stringer died from heat stroke 25 years ago. His widow has made prevention her life's missionJul 31, 2026 7:50 pm - EAGAN, Minn. — The memory of losing her husband is so hauntingly clear 25 years later that Kelci Stringer could still draw a detailed picture of her hurried path to the h...
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Chicago Bears training camp report: Caleb Williams and offense off to smooth start a year after growing painsJul 30, 2026 5:42 pm - Caleb Williams launched the football high into the air from well past midfield. Veteran receiver Kalif Raymond found himself wide open in the end zone, and Williams’ 54-y...
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Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64, family announcesJul 30, 2026 10:38 am - LOS ANGELES — Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and college football hall of famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died. He was 64. Smith's family said in a statement Wednesda...
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Packers career rushing leader Ahman Green says he has early onset Parkinson’s diseaseJul 30, 2026 10:34 am - GREEN BAY, Wis. — Ahman Green, a four-time Pro Bowl running back and the Green Bay Packers’ career rushing leader, said he learned last year that he has early onset Parki...
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Despite defensive concerns, Bears in a great spot to open campJul 28, 2026 5:35 pm - As the Bears begin training camp, head coach Ben Johnson might be the biggest reason to feel optimistic this team will continue to rise.