Monday, December 26, 2011

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Bulls alter schedule, prepare for Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO -- In a nod already to the compressed schedule, the Chicago Bulls opted for a team meeting and walk-through at the hotel rather than a shootaround Monday morning in preparation for Monday night's tipoff against the Golden State Warriors.

Biggs: 10 thoughts on Bears' loss to Packers Biggs: 10 thoughts on Bears' loss to Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Ten things to take away from the Chicago Bears' 35-21 loss Sunday night to the Green Bay Packers:

Warriors lose 105-86 to Clippers; play Bulls Monday Warriors lose 105-86 to Clippers; play Bulls Monday

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Prize acquisition Chris Paul had 20 points and nine assists in his much-anticipated Clippers debut, Blake Griffin added 22 points and seven rebounds and Los Angeles beat the Golden State Warriors 105-86 on Sunday night to spoil Mark Jackson's opener as a first-time coach.

Bears eliminated from playoffs with loss to Packers Bears eliminated from playoffs with loss to Packers

GREEN BAY — It wasn't too long ago, back when the Bears were trying to make a go of it with Rex Grossman, that a high-ranking team official said just wait, the balance of power in the NFC North would shift once Brett Favre retired.

Orlando's season off to bad start as Magic fall to Oklahoma City | Video Durant helps Thunder beat Magic 97-89 in opener

OKLAHOMA CITY — The way the Orlando Magic offense performed Christmas night, you would have thought the team has an entirely new cast, not just a couple of additions here and there.

Disappointment sets in after elimination from playoff contention Bears' Urlacher: 'We haven't played well enough to win'

GREEN BAY — Reality hit the Bears on Sunday night like a hard slap in the face when they officially were eliminated from NFC playoff contention.

Four downs: Offense not to blame 4 downs: Bears' offense not to blame for loss

1. Flimsy defense

Bell shows he can answer the bell Bears RB Bell shows he can answer the bell

GREEN BAY — Early last week, Bears coach Lovie Smith pulled Kahlil Bell aside and asked the young running back if he was ready for a starting role against the Packers. Bell answered any doubt early in Sunday night's game.


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