Articles filed under The Athletic
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What we’re hearing about Colston Loveland and the Bears’ 2025 NFL draft classMay 01, 2025 1:46 pm - We don’t know if Colston Loveland will be a star or live up to his draft cachet. The fit made a ton of sense, pairing a skilled tight end with head coach Ben Johnson. Draft analysts have universally praised the pick. But the Bears weren’t the only ones who rated Loveland highly.
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2025 NBA mock draft: Cooper Flagg is sure No. 1 in shallow pool of prospectsMay 01, 2025 1:25 pm - NBA teams with selections in the 40s are quite worried as to whether those picks will have much value. Even teams in the late 20s and 30s have serious questions as to whether those picks will deliver commensurate value with what a normal selection in that range will bring.
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Blackhawks’ dream offseason: Mike Sullivan, Michael Misa, Mitch Marner?Apr 30, 2025 5:53 pm - For it to be a perfect Blackhawks offseason, this is what would likely need to happen.
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How the Bears’ quarterback search shifted their radar to LovelandApr 29, 2025 5:20 pm - As the Bears scouted former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy last year, they discovered tight end Colston Loveland.
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What does the Bears’ depth chart look like after the draft?Apr 29, 2025 4:38 pm - What does the Bears’ depth chart look like after last week’s NFL draft?
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Examining all seven NHL coaching openings, including the BlackhawksApr 29, 2025 4:24 pm - The Blackhawks are one of seven NHL teams looking for a head coach.
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Bears draft picks ready to create competitionApr 27, 2025 5:54 pm - The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain writes about how this year’s draft class for the Bears will instantly create competition on the team.
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5 key draft takeaways for the BearsApr 27, 2025 5:09 pm - The Athetic’s Adam Jahns looks at the key draft takeaways for the Bears.
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Cubs bullpen, despite hiccups, has path to becoming legitimate strengthApr 26, 2025 11:59 am - Relievers are notoriously fickle. Even those who have an established record and are generally trustworthy have their moments of struggle. But there’s a simple trait most ...
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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.