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Patricia Christakes

Cubs News: Ian Stewart’s Twitter Rant Fallout, Cubs Pick Up 6’5″ Young Stud
 

Jun 19, 2013 | | Leave a comment
Ian Stewart's Twitter Rant

It’s been another tough month for the Cubs, in addition to having to fight for attention in a city obsessed with the Blackhawks, closer Carlos Marmol is back to his meltdown ways, Anthony Rizzo continues to ride the struggle bus, and reliable outfielder David DeJesus heads to the DL.

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Patricia Christakes

Ugly vs. Ugly: Cubs Head to Miami for 4-Game Series
 

Apr 25, 2013 | | Leave a comment
Chicago Cubs at Miami (source:huffingtonpost.com)

The Chicago Cubs head to sunny Miami, Florida this week to battle it out against the Miami Marlins. They’ll be playing a four-game series starting Thursday. The Marlins might be the least recognizable team in the National League.

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Patricia Christakes

Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants Weekend Series Preview
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Apr 11, 2013 | | Leave a comment

Chicago Cubs vs. SF Giants (source: sbnation.com)

The Chicago Cubs are playing the San Francisco Giants in a 4 game series this week that began on Thursday. As the first weekend series at Wrigley against the defending World Champions, this series could get interesting and is definitely one to keep on your radar.

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Lara Khalaf

The NFL Combine: What It Is & Why as a Bears Fan You Should Care
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Feb 20, 2013 | | Leave a comment

Source: Examiner.com

Wednesday marked the start of the NFL’s Scouting Combine. College football players from across the country have convened at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to showcase their skills, with the hopes of impressing an NFL team that will ultimately choose them in the upcoming NFL Draft.

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Monica Murphy Vargas

Marc Trestman Named New Coach of the Bears
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Jan 16, 2013 | | Leave a comment
Marc Trestman

If you have never heard of Marc Trestman before today, you’re not alone. The new coach of the Chicago Bears, made official yesterday and publicly announced today, is not one of the coaching big guns of the NFL that seems to float between teams every 5 years.

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Monica Murphy Vargas

Week 17: Bears vs. Lions Cheat Sheet
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Dec 27, 2012 | | Leave a comment
Bears vs. Lions

This is it. The final game of the Bears’ regular season, and quite possibly, the end of their late season melt-down. Unfortunately, Sunday’s scenario is not as simple as “win or go home”.

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Monica Murphy Vargas

Offense Sputters Again in 21-13 Loss to Packers; Playoffs on the Brink
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Dec 16, 2012 | | Leave a comment
Packers Bears LOSS

In a game that Bears players swore they would “play like it was their last” and was the “biggest game of their career” we saw the same old offensive issues that have been plaguing the Bears all season.

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Ashley Erin Sellers

Week 15: Packers vs. Bears Cheat Sheet
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Dec 14, 2012 | | Leave a comment
Bears-Packers-NFC-Game

Emotions run high in this city any time the Bears play the Packers, regardless of the standings and season outlook.  However, Sunday’s matchup between the two rivals should be considered a statement game with gut-wrenching consequences for the Bears and their fans.

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Ashley Erin Sellers

Bad News Bears Fans: Chicago Drops 4th of Last 5 Games With 21-14 Loss to the Vikings
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Dec 10, 2012 | | Leave a comment


The Bears lost their fourth game in their last five match-ups today after another sloppy performance, this time at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings. The 7-6 Vikings utilized their not-so-secret weapon, running back Adrian Peterson early and often, coming out on top with a 21-14 win at the snowy Mall of America Field.

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Monica Murphy Vargas

Week 14: Bears vs. Vikings Cheat Sheet
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Dec 7, 2012 | | Leave a comment

As we head into the final stretch of the NFL regular season, it’s a gut-wrenching time for Bears fans. With the onslaught of key injuries and the Packers closing in, waiting for Sunday’s match-up makes us more nervous than excited.

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Mikki McConnaughey

WTF Wednesday: NFL Fine Overload
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Dec 5, 2012 | | Leave a comment

If you’ve been asking “WTF” is up with all of the player fines in the NFL as of late, you are not alone. The NFL has been laying down fines on players resulting from on-field penalties at an incredible rate.

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Ashley Erin Sellers

Week 13: Bears vs. Seahawks Cheat Sheet
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Nov 30, 2012 | | Leave a comment

The (8-3) NFC North leading Bears had a solid win over the Minnesota Vikings last week, however, the win came with a heavy price.  Five starting players were injured and some of them will not be playing again this week at a crucial time in the final stretch of the schedule.

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