Articles filed under Football
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Lou Holtz, ubiquitous college football coaching voice and Notre Dame’s last champion, dies at 89Mar 04, 2026 4:02 pm - For all that Lou Holtz accomplished in his 34 seasons as a head coach, he will be remembered as the man who returned Notre Dame to college football’s summit. The 89-year-old died Wednesday, his family said.
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Bears will miss Dalman, but don’t question his decision to retireMar 03, 2026 6:53 pm - The Bears will be hustling to find a replacement for center Drew Dalman. But an NFL player choosing to retire on his own terms should be celebrated.
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Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a single-car crash at age 23, police sayMar 01, 2026 8:13 pm - BOULDER, Colo. — Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder died early Sunday morning in a single-car crash, police said. He was 23. Ponder was driving a 2023 Tesla when he lost...
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As Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson prep for 2026, efficiency is the name of the gameFeb 28, 2026 3:20 pm - When Bears QB Caleb Williams does return — the Bears’ offseason program launches in Lake Forest in April — Ben Johnson and his coaches will have direct marching orders for their starting quarterback as the team works to continue its ascent. At the top of the list: a push to make Williams more efficient.
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Construction project: Can Poles, Bears rebuild defensive line like they did the offensive lineFeb 27, 2026 3:16 pm - A year after rebuilding the offensive line, Bears GM Ryan Poles will need to pull off another renovation, this time with his defensive line.
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SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights ‘dangerously unworkable’ and not as profitable as suggestedFeb 26, 2026 12:03 pm - A study commissioned by the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten concluded that allowing conferences to pool their media rights — a key proposal among some looking to solve money problems in college sports — would generate less revenue than if the leagues continue the decades-old practice of selling their own games.
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Silvy: What I learned about the Bears at the NFL scouting combine this weekFeb 26, 2026 6:00 am - Columnist Marc Silverman writes about the Bears at the NFL scouting combine.
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They’re lovin’ it — Trinity Jones’ selection as a McDonald’s All-AmericanFeb 25, 2026 7:25 pm - Naperville Central basketball player Trinity Jones was presented a jersey Monday as a McDonald’s All-American.
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Will DJ Moore stay or go? Bears will want to make decision sooner rather than laterFeb 25, 2026 4:04 pm - Bears GM Ryan Poles mostly came to the combine since being hired in 2022 looking to bring in talent in order to lay down a foundation to his roster. But a few combines and a playoff run later, Poles faces different roster challenges this time around.
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The NFL combine is here, and there are plenty of intriguing names after Fernando MendozaFeb 25, 2026 10:48 am - The NFL scouting combine is off and running again. There are 319 college prospects who were invited to attend the annual event, and the first on the clock will be defensive linemen and linebackers Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Three more days of measuring the speed, strength and agility of players will follow.