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Chicago Bears: Winning is technically losing at this pointon December 14, 2020 at 1:00 pm
The Chicago Bears hurt themselves by winning their football game on Sunday.
Going into the game, it was fair to say that it is better if the Chicago Bears just lose out. They want to have as good of a draft position as they can get. After losing a heartbreaker in shocking fashion last week to the Detroit Lions, it felt like their playoff hopes were gone. The worst thing you can do is have an 8-8 record and miss the playoffs. The Bears are on track to be doing that this year. Winning this game against the Houston Texans hurts more than it helps.
There will be people who are excited about this win. They looked like the team that was dominant in 2018 and won the NFC North Division. Mitchell Trubisky was good along with the rest of the offense and the defense was awesome. The fact of the matter is that all of this came against a Houston Texans team that is so much worse than them.
Chicago Bears NFL Draft: 3 under the radar QB optionsPatrick Sheldonon December 14, 2020 at 12:00 pm
Who are some under the radar quarterback options for the Chicago Bears in the NFL Draft? The Chicago Bears need a new quarterback. That has been painfully obvious for a couple of years. That quarterback will come in the 2021 NFL Draft and there might be a few signal-callers who are flying under the radar […]
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Man charged with DUI, illegal gun possession after shots fired at police in Park ManorSun-Times Wireon December 14, 2020 at 6:32 am
No officers were shot or injured in the incident in the 6700 block of South Rhodes Avenue, police said.
A man is facing charges for allegedly fleeing from police Friday in Park Manor after shots were fired at officers.
Harold Graham, 44, was allegedly driving a black Infiniti SUV without its headlights on about 11:30 p.m. in the 6700 block of South Rhodes Avenue when officers began to follow him, Chicago police said.
Someone threw a trash can in front of the officer’s vehicle, police said, and when officers got out to move it several shots were fired in their direction. It wasn’t immediately clear who fired the rounds.
The officers did not return fire and continued to follow the SUV until it crashed into a utility pole in the 7600 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue, police said.
Graham ran from the vehicle but was taken into custody after a brief foot chase, police said. Officers allegedly found a weapon on him.
Graham was charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and one felony count of being an armed habitual criminal, police said. He is also charged with misdemeanor DUI and attempting to elude police.
He appeared in bond court Sunday and was ordered held on $50,000 bail, according to Cook County court records.
Cleveland baseball team is preparing to dump Indians nickname: reportTom Withers | APon December 14, 2020 at 3:43 am
Cleveland’s move away from Indians follows a similar decision earlier this year by the NFL’s Washington Football Team.
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years.
Citing three people familiar with the decision, The New York Times reported Sunday night that the team is moving away from a name considered racist for decades. The Indians have been internally discussing a potential name change for months.
A team spokesman told The Associated Press the franchise has no immediate comment on the report.
The Times said the team could make a formal announcement later this week. It’s not known when the name change will take affect or if the team has settled on a new moniker.
Cleveland’s move away from Indians follows a similar decision earlier this year by the NFL’s Washington Football Team.
For years, Native American groups and others have protested against Cleveland’s use of Indians as its name as well as other imagery used by the American League charter franchise founded in 1901. Last year, the team removed the contentious Chief Wahoo logo from its caps and jerseys, but the smiling, cartoonish mascot has remained popular and merchandise is still sold bearing its image.
The Indians have dealt with a backlash from fans upset over Chief Wahoo’s removal and the club is certain to hear more with the decision to change its name.
In July, just hours after Washington’s plans became known after being pressured by several sponsors, including FedEx which holds naming rights to the football’s team’s stadium, Cleveland owner Paul Dolan released a statement saying the team would review “the best path forward with our team name.”
In the months since, the team has consulted players, front office members, coaching staff, community leaders, share holders and Native American groups.
A few days after Dolan’s statement, Indians manager Terry Francona said it was time to “move forward” with the name change.
“I’ve been thinking about it and been thinking about it before we put out that statement,” said Francona, who has been with the club since 2013. “I know in the past, when I’ve been asked about, whether it’s our name or the Chief Wahoo, I think I would usually answer and say I know that we’re never trying to be disrespectful.
“And I still feel that way. But I don’t think that’s a good enough answer today. I think it’s time to move forward. It’s a very difficult subject. It’s also delicate.”