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Sunday, September 23, 2012  Updated with video; It was the conference opener for the Golden Rams against the SIAC-favorite, Miles College Golden Bears, and a perfect opportunity for ASU to make a statement. In the end, it was the Golden Bears making all the noise.

Friday, February 25, 2011  The Chicago Bears have extended coach Lovie Smith's contract by two years through the 2013 season.

Friday, February 18, 2011  Dave Duerson, a four-time Pro Bowl safety who played on Super Bowl winners with the Chicago Bears and New York Giants, has died. He was 50.

Monday, January 24, 2011  Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason is headed to the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement for Chicago's Lance Briggs.

Monday, January 17, 2011  No. 2 seeds Chicago and Pittsburgh to host No. 6s Green Bay and New York Jets in title games

Monday, January 03, 2011  Rodgers' 4th-quarter TD breaks tie, Packers clinch playoff berth with 10-3 win over Bears.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  Sports teams were scrambling a day after a blizzard dumped more than a foot of snow along portions of the East Coast, stranding two NHL franchises near New York City and forcing Philadelphia to dig out before Tuesday night's NFL game.

Monday, December 27, 2010  Jets' Ryan undecided on Sanchez's status for game vs. Buffalo, wants to see better defense

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  Bundled up on the sideline in a heavy, gray coat, Brett Favre could only watch as Devin Hester and the Chicago Bears sped through the snow to the NFC North title.

Monday, December 20, 2010  As Vikings prepare for outdoor game, longtime Minn. fans recall glory days of frigid football.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  The Minnesota Vikings have been eliminated from playoff contention, but they still need someone to play quarterback for their final three games. Interim coach Leslie Frazier said the 41-year-old Favre is his choice — and he may be back in time for Monday night's game against Chicago.

Monday, November 29, 2010  Official: Death of fan who fell from concourse during Bears game an 'unfortunate accident'

Friday, November 19, 2010  Bears hand injury-plagued Dolphins 16-0 defeat, Miami's second home shutout in 40 years

Wednesday, January 06, 2010  With Bills future uncertain, Fewell to meet with Giants, Bears about coordinator openings

Tuesday, January 05, 2010  The Chicago Bears are bringing head coach Lovie Smith back for a seventh season.