Don Pierson

At the root of the differences between Bears` coach Mike Ditka and quarterback Jim McMahon seems to be the definition of practice. Ditka said he had his mind made up...

The Bears continue to make history, not to mention hysteria. Nobody can remember the last time they had too many quarterbacks. The complaint used to be: ''Why can`t the Bears...

The Bears listed quarterback Jim McMahon as ''probable'' Friday on their final injury report to the National Football League office. McMahon didn`t practice because he is nursing a sore right...

This week`s heckler didn`t wait until after the game to get on coach Mike Ditka`s case. After the Bears failed on two quarterback sneaks before halftime, Ditka encountered what he...

First it was insurance. Then it was beer. Now the Chicago Park District and the Bears have found a new arena for dispute, an arena shared with 24 disadvantaged area...

''I know the first question before you ask it,'' said William Perry. The Refrigerator didn`t want to answer it. ''Same as I weighed at the Super Bowl,'' he said, innocence...

There is more bad news concerning Keith Byars` foot, which could mean good news for the Bears. The injured Ohio State running back got a poor progress report from both...

Richard Dent will play out the option year of his contract with the Bears for $99,000 in 1986 if agreement on a new contract can`t be reached, according to Dent`s...

There is ''no chance'' for the United States Football League`s New Jersey Generals to buy out defensive end Richard Dent`s contract for 1986 with the Bears, according to Bears` general...