Monday, November 14, 2011

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Idonije: Briggs' big hit didn't deserve penalty

Israel Idonije said he was startled by the sound of the collision between his Chicago Bears teammate Lance Briggs and Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson on Sunday.

Theo on compensation talks: 'I'm just not worth that much' Theo on compensation talks: 'I'm just not worth that much'

Theo Epstein told a Boston radio station he is wrestling with an "existential question" in his efforts to resolve the compensation stalemate over what the Boston Red Sox are owed for allowing him to leave and become the Chicago Cubs' president of baseball operations.

NFL: Cutler can't pay fine for Bennett's orange cleats NFL: Cutler can't pay fine for Bennett's orange cleats

Jay Cutler might say he wants to pay for Earl Bennett to wear the orange cleats that are in violation of the NFL’s uniform policy, but easing the blow to the wide receiver’s paycheck would be against league policy.

Second Mile CEO steps down CEO of Sandusky charity steps down

The longtime CEO of a children's' charity founded by disgraced former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky has stepped down amid the growing scandal.

Biggs: 10 thoughts on Bears' win over Lions Biggs: 10 thoughts on Bears' win over Lions

Ten things to take away from the Chicago Bears' 37-13 rout Sunday of the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field:

Your Morning Phil: ROY, Cespedes, Marmol Your Morning Phil: ROY, Cespedes, Marmol

Talking baseball while wondering if Matthew Stafford has thrown another inception: 1. This is a great week for baseball debate, and not just because owners seem close to admitting the controversial Jim Crane into their inner circle. It’s awards week, with the Baseball Writers Association of America releasing voting for the game’s biggest awards. Rookie of the Year is first up Monday, and at least there’s one obvious choice.

Stern sends memo to players; union to discuss NBA offer Stern sends memo to players; union to discuss NBA offer

Decision day for NBA players may have arrived. And on the eve of perhaps the biggest meeting of the lockout, the league took its talking points to the players and public.

Defense forces Lions into 4 INTs, two fumbles Defense forces Lions into 4 INTs, two fumbles

Major Wright needs to do some major work on his touchdown dance routine. Other than that, the Bears’ defense is coming along just fine following Sunday’s impressive 37-13 dismantling of the Detroit Lions.


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