Articles filed under The Athletic
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Ben Johnson’s influence defines Day 2 of the NFL Draft for the BearsApr 26, 2025 11:27 am - On Day 1 of the NFL draft on Thursday night, the Chicago Bears improved their 12 personnel (two tight ends) for coach Ben Johnson’s offense by taking Colston Loveland. Friday, the team’s 11 personnel (three receivers) became more formidable with Luther Burden III.
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NFL draft best available players for Chicago Bears: Kaleb Johnson, JT TuimoloauApr 25, 2025 10:19 am - Here is a look at some of the best fits heading into Day 2 of the NFL draft for the Bears, who start with the 39th and 41st selections.
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Colston Loveland over Tyler Warren? Yes, because Ben Johnson knows what he wantsApr 25, 2025 6:00 am - Apparently, there was only room for one Warren at Halas Hall. As team president Kevin Warren tries (and tries) to do his job and finalize the team’s future stadium plans,...
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Bears draft TE Colston Loveland: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intelApr 24, 2025 9:17 pm - The breakdown of the Bears’ first-round draft pick, tight end Colston Loveland.
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Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis relieved ‘scary’ leg injury wasn’t worseApr 24, 2025 6:17 pm - As Blackhawks forward prospect Nick Lardis lay crumpled on the ice after suffering a leg injury during a recent OHL playoff game, his mind battled between optimism and pessimism.
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Final 2025 NFL mock draft by Dane Brugler: Cam Ward to Titans, Shedeur Sanders out of Round 1Apr 24, 2025 11:32 am - Dane Brugler’s final mock for the 2025 NFL Draft.
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The comeback Cubs have Wrigley Field rocking: ‘It’s a playoff atmosphere’Apr 24, 2025 11:21 am - Despite a gantlet of a schedule that includes many of the National League’s best, the Cubs have burst out to a 16-10 start. With an unrelenting offense that’s proving as potent as any in the game, this is one of the most entertaining teams in baseball.
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Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael was a ‘wild child’ who loved football — and lifeApr 23, 2025 6:39 pm - The irony of Steve McMichael’s life is that it was stopped short, yet he got more out of 67 years than an entire team could. The Pro Football Hall of Famer died from complications of ALS on Wednesday.
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Where did ESPN’s NFL draft chime come from? The story behind the iconic soundApr 23, 2025 3:06 pm - There’s no soundproof formula for making a sports jingle that sticks. But composer Bob Christianson knows a few strategies.
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5 NFL Draft scenarios for Bears at No. 10: From Ashton Jeanty to an edge rusherApr 23, 2025 7:01 am - As Bears general manager Ryan Poles began his predraft news conference Tuesday, one that is quite limiting in what he can say, he offered a preview of what we can expect ...