For once, Bears show us the good kind of bad
There were a few bad omens heading into Sunday's Bears game against Detroit. They had lost six straight to the Lions (something they had not done since 1968-71) and had...
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How do NFL players get over losses? With less help from coaches than you might think
Editor's note: Each week during the NFL season, former Bears defensive lineman Alex Brown shares his football wisdom with RedEye. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. One thing...
Don’t give up hope on another UFC fight for CM Punk
CM Punk's mixed-martial arts debut earlier this month left many people, including UFC president Dana White, doubting whether the former WWE wrestler could hack it when the fighting is real....
6 ways the Bears did not completely waste your time Sunday
If you watched Cubs-Cardinals on Sunday instead of Bears-Cowboys, you probably slept better. The Bears trailed Dallas 24-3 at halftime and never really threatened to take the lead, eventually losing...
‘Pitch’ premiere reality check: Does Fox’s new baseball show have the right stuff?
Fox's freshman drama "Pitch" gives us Ginny Baker (Kylie Bunbury), a 23-year-old who becomes the first woman to pitch in majors when she starts for the San Diego Padres. The...
7 things to know about Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer
On Sunday, Brian Hoyer will become the sixth quarterback not named Jay Cutler to start for the Bears since 2009. Only Josh McCown has had even moderate success, throwing for...
Former Bear on Kaepernick protests: ‘That’s the whole point of freedom, isn’t it?’
Editor's note: Each week during the NFL season, former Bears defensive lineman Alex Brown shares his football perspective with RedEye. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Fans and...
Cubs World Series tickets could set you back $1K
The postseason predictions surrounding the Cubs are already flying. Regarding ticket prices, that is. As no one can be close to sure whom the Cubs will even face off against...
Not much to love after Bears’ lousy home opener
Cue all the "teams that start 0-2 hardly ever make the NFL playoffs" reminders. The Bears are in that unenviable (and all-too-familiar) position after a demoralizing 29-14 loss to Philadelphia...
Former Bear Alex Brown: Don’t get mad, just watch ‘Monday Night Football’
Don't try to tell Alex Brown that "Monday Night Football" has lost its luster. "Monday night is Monday night, man," the former Bears defensive lineman and current analyst for Comcast...