Editor's note: In the wake of Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren holding his "town hall" of sorts with the village of Arlington Heights, we re-publish this piece on the situation from early 2022. You've heard the news by now- the Chicago Bears have signed the purchase agreement for the Arlington International Racecourse property in suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois. … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears in Arlington Heights? The Good, Bad, Ugly
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Northwestern OL Peter Skoronski to Bears at #9 Makes Perfect Sense
It is always fascinating when a real blue chip NFL prospect plays for a truly awful team. Such is the case with Peter Skoronski, an intensely athletic offensive tackle who protects his quarterback with the best of them. He can also play center and could see himself slotting in at that position too. Northwestern is really bad these days, like back to the 1980s Dark Ages of NU … [Read more...] about Northwestern OL Peter Skoronski to Bears at #9 Makes Perfect Sense
Three Sports Franchises that May Never Return to Past Glory
While "Married...With Children" would never get greenlighted today, the spirit of the main character on that iconic 1980s FOX sitcom, Al Bundy, lives on. While yes, Bundy's worldviews don't exactly jive with life in 2023, his defining characteristic, being obsessed with his own past athletic glory, is very commonplace. Fans of certain several sports franchises, both college … [Read more...] about Three Sports Franchises that May Never Return to Past Glory
Potential Names, Logistics for Wrigley Field Hosting a Bowl Game
Today is the first day in which the college football bowl season begins in earnest. It is also a time in which the Ricketts family, the owners of the Chicago Cubs, are under heavy fire for their failures of stewardship of the club. Of course, every time is a time to rip Ricketts for mismanaging his ballclub. But if there is one thing, we know about Chairman Tom Ricketts and … [Read more...] about Potential Names, Logistics for Wrigley Field Hosting a Bowl Game
Exclusive with Bears, Patriots, NFL Legend Martellus Bennett
Former Giants, Bears, Packers, Patriots and Cowboys tight end and NFL legend Martellus Bennett doesn't believe the day has come where professional athletes have no reservations about speaking out on the issues. "No, that fear is still there," Bennett responded when we put this question to him during our exclusive conversation at Open Books, a literacy non-profit in the west … [Read more...] about Exclusive with Bears, Patriots, NFL Legend Martellus Bennett
Dan Marino (Exclusive) on How He Beat the 1985 Chicago Bears
The 1985 Chicago Bears are considered to be the best football team in history by many NFL experts. And those football gurus that don’t consider them to be the best overall team ever still believe that the ’85 Bears had the best NFL defense in history. However, Dan Marino is the one quarterback who actually beat that defense head to head. He’s the lone signal caller who figured … [Read more...] about Dan Marino (Exclusive) on How He Beat the 1985 Chicago Bears
Mike Singletary Exclusive: Chicago Bears Legend Champions Clean Water Cause
Editor's Note: with the original publication that this article was posted on set for imminent extinction, we brought this post over to The Sports Bank before it gets deleted. It originally ran in the fall of 2018. During his playing days, Chicago Bears icon and NFL Hall of Famer Mike Singletary was well known for both his incredible toughness and amazing acumen. Whenever … [Read more...] about Mike Singletary Exclusive: Chicago Bears Legend Champions Clean Water Cause
Soldier Field Dome Renderings Impressive, Inspire Online Mockery Anyway
In the words of Monty Burns, "I know what I hate, and I don't hate this." The city of Chicago released renderings of a proposed dome renovation of Soldier Field earlier this morning. And I have to admit, some of these are very impressive. Mayor Lori Lightfoot's office also set up a dedicated website, remimaginesoldierfield.com for those who are more interested in this $2.2 … [Read more...] about Soldier Field Dome Renderings Impressive, Inspire Online Mockery Anyway
5 Teams With The Most Super Bowl Rings
The Most Successful NFL Teams Of All Time The Super Bowl is one of the greatest events in world sports. It is a culmination of months of competition between the best football teams in the world (and the Lions). It all comes together in one evening that is watched by millions of people around the world. You can find the best NFL lines on next year's event here. The Super … [Read more...] about 5 Teams With The Most Super Bowl Rings
Chicago Left Out of World Cup 2026 Hosting Due to Soldier Field Being Awful
Soldier Field in Chicago hosted the 1994 World Cup opener, but the city did not even bid to become a 2026 venue. Don't blame Lori Lightfoot for that, as this bone-headed decision was made by the Rahm Emanuel administration. Of course, given how small Soldier Field is in capacity, Chicago probably never really stood a great chance anyway. We all knew this day was coming, for … [Read more...] about Chicago Left Out of World Cup 2026 Hosting Due to Soldier Field Being Awful