Articles filed under Football
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Tears from the city of big disappointmentsJan 21, 2024 6:00 am - A weekend of NFL playoffs reminds us how bleak is the landscape of Chicago sports. Identified as major league, local teams hide their faces and nod, agreeing that is what...
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Christian McCaffrey’s 2nd TD rallies the 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Jordan Love and the PackersJan 20, 2024 10:48 pm - SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Christian McCaffrey scored his second touchdown on a 6-yard run with 1:07 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers mounted their first second-half comeb...
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Lamar Jackson and Ravens pull away in the second half to beat Texans 34-10 and reach AFC title gameJan 20, 2024 9:16 pm - BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson had already done plenty of running by the time he reached the end zone in the fourth quarter. Apparently, he still had quite a bit of energy, le...
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Should they stay or should they go now; breaking down the contract status of Bears playersJan 20, 2024 6:09 pm - The Bears are finally in a place where it doesn’t feel like they have needs everywhere on the roster. Yes, a 7-10 football team is still not a Super Bowl contender, but c...
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Atlanta Falcons complete a second interview with former Patriots coach Bill BelichickJan 19, 2024 9:21 pm - ATLANTA — Bill Belichick completed his second coaching interview with the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, moving closer to joining the franchise that endured its biggest disap...
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Rookie Stroud shows poise beyond his years in leading Texans to divisional round of playoffsJan 19, 2024 9:10 pm - HOUSTON — Rookie C.J. Stroud impressed fans across the country with his poise and calmness in leading the Houston Texans to a win over Cleveland in his playoff debut. Tho...
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For Naperville native Reed, rookie season with Packers is latest chance to raise expectationsJan 19, 2024 6:30 pm - See how Jayden Reed went from a standout receiver on Naperville Central to leading the Green Bay Packers in catches and yards. Reed and the Packers take on San Francisco in the divisional round of the playoffs Saturday.
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Bears cast wide net for new offensive coordinatorJan 19, 2024 5:05 pm - In a week since firing offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, the Bears have interviewed more than half a dozen candidates for their open offensive coordinator position. Head ...
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Packers’ Love offers different challenge for the 49ers from past playoffsJan 18, 2024 9:04 pm - SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers had plenty of success going up against the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs when Aaron Rodgers was running the show. The N...
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Purdy looks to use last season's playoff experience for his 2nd time aroundJan 18, 2024 9:00 pm - SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy remembers the tension when he stepped on the field for the first time in the playoffs as a seventh-round rookie last season with only a ...