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Apr192020 by adminNo Comments

Chicago Bears release veteran TE Trey Burton

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April 17 (UPI) -- The Chicago Bears parted ways with veteran tight end Trey Burton after only two seasons, the team announced Friday. Burton, 28, signed a four-year deal with the Bears before the 2018 season that contained $ 22 million in guarantees, according to Spotrac. Burton played only eight games last season because of a season-ending calf injury. He also underwent hip surgery to address a labrum issue in December. He finished the 2019 season with only 14 catches for 84 yards and no touchdowns. Despite the recent hip procedure, Burton is expected to be ready before training camp, according to ESPN. During his first season with the Bears, Burton started all 16 regular-season games and set career highs in catches (54), receiving yards (569) and touchdowns (six). He was a surprise ina...

Oct62019 by adminNo Comments

Oakland Raiders record 24-21 win over Chicago Bears in thrilling NFL clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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The Oakland Raiders managed to blow a 17-0 lead but beat the Chicago Bears regardless as the first NFL game to be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium turned into a thriller.The Raiders saw that commanding half-time lead become a 21-17 deficit in the third quarter but Josh Jacobs ran in the winning touchdown – his second of the night – with less than two minutes remaining. Getty Images - Getty Chicago Bears vs Oakland Raiders was the first NFL game to be held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium That meant it was third time lucky in London for the Raiders, twice beaten at Wembley but the first to celebrate in Tottenham. Years of planning had gone into this game, with hosting such events so integral to the design of this stadium that pre-game announcements w...

Feb222019 by adminNo Comments

R Kelly: Singer charged with sexual offences in Chicago

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Singer R Kelly has been charged on Friday with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, some involving underage victims, US media report.The R&B star, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, has faced claims of sexual abuse against women and teenage girls for decades.He has never been convicted and has previously denied all the allegations.The 52-year-old is expected in court in Chicago, where he lives, on 8 March, which is International Women's Day.Prosecutors allege the abuse of four victims took place between 1998 and 2010 - three of the victims were aged 13 to 16 at the time of their reported assaults. On Thursday, two new women brought forward fresh allegations of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers in th...

Oct22018 by adminNo Comments

Chicago Cubs host Colorado Rockies in NL Wild Card Game

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CHICAGO -- In the matter of just a few hours Monday, the Chicago Cubs went from being tied for the best record in the National League to finding themselves playing for their baseball lives on Tuesday. Despite that, however, they are just glad to still be alive. The Cubs will look to extend their season on Tuesday when they host the NL Wild Card Game against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field. Chicago (95-68) missed on a chance to host the NLD when they lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Monday in the one-game tiebreaker for the Central Division title. Instead, they will host the Rockies (91-72), who dropped a 5-2 decision to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Monday's other divisional tiebreaker. With the loss, the Rockies will fly cross-country to face the Cubs for the right to play the ...

Aug232018 by adminNo Comments

Chicago Cubs hope Cole Hamels can be stopper vs. Cincinnati Reds

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CHICAGO -- When the Chicago Cubs traded for Cole Hamels, they figured the veteran starter would add depth to their rotation as they dealt with the uncertainty of Yu Darvish's return. But after the Cubs shut Darvish down for the season earlier this week and with Chicago's offense freshly breaking out of a slump heading into Thursday's series-opener against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field, Hamels' impressive start to his time with the Cubs may be even more valuable than originally expected. Hamels has allowed just two earned runs in his four Cubs' starts combined and has posted wins in three of his four outings. Now, with the Cubs having lost three of their last four games, getting another steady performance out of Hamels (8-9, 4.00 ERA) on Thursday may just be what the Cubs need as ...