http://www.mail.com/organizations/13848-chicago-bears.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/13848-chicago-bears.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2103014-bears-lb-urlacher-announces-retirement.html CHICAGO (AP) — Brian Urlacher wasn't sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he's calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. And what a career it was: —Eight Pro Bowl seasons; —Defensive Player of the Year in 2005 —A trip to the Super Bowl as 2006 NFC champion. And now, it's over. The eight-time Pro Bowler announced his retirement t... Wed, 22 May 2013 22:08:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2103014-bears-lb-urlacher-announces-retirement.html 2013-05-22T22:08:07Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2100766-nfl-xbox-enhancing-interactive-television-viewing.html Imagine Sean Payton holding up a Surface tablet instead of a cardboard playsheet on the sideline. Envision Peyton Manning sitting on the bench and dissecting the last series from a variety of camera angles on his hand-held device instead of looking at still photos. Or sitting at home and pulling up real-time highlights on a Sunday afternoon. ... Tue, 21 May 2013 19:20:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2100766-nfl-xbox-enhancing-interactive-television-viewing.html 2013-05-21T19:20:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2051460-with-jets-6-job-possibilities-tim-tebow.html NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Tebow was "excited" about coming to the New York Jets. So much so, he used the word 44 times in his introductory news conference in March 2012. Well, he must be pretty thrilled to leave. After a failed one-year stint with the Jets, who never found a consistent or effective role for the backup quarterback, Tebow is free to explore other... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:17:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2051460-with-jets-6-job-possibilities-tim-tebow.html 2013-04-29T22:17:32Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2014110-ex-nfl-player-hurd-pleads-guilty-to-drug-charge.html DALLAS (AP) — Former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd pleaded guilty Thursday to trying to buy cocaine and marijuana to set up a drug-distribution network, leaving a once-promising career in tatters as he faces a prison sentence of at least 10 years. Hurd, 27, pleaded guilty in federal court in Dallas to one count of possession of cocaine and marijuana with int... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:32:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2014110-ex-nfl-player-hurd-pleads-guilty-to-drug-charge.html 2013-04-11T22:32:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1974224-bears-lb-dj-williams-reach-1-year-deal.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears agreed Friday to a one-year contract with linebacker D.J. Williams, a possible replacement for Brian Urlacher. The deal comes two days after the Bears said they couldn't reach an agreement with Urlacher, the eight-time Pro Bowl selection and the heart and face of the franchise. They also have an opening at strong side line... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:49:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1974224-bears-lb-dj-williams-reach-1-year-deal.html 2013-03-22T21:49:15Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1972280-bears-receiver-harlon-hill-dies-80.html FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Harlon Hill, the former star receiver for the Chicago Bears whose name adorns the NCAA Division II player of the year trophy, has died. He was 80. Jeff Hodges, chairman of the National Harlon Hill Award Committee, says Hill died Thursday at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence after a lengthy illness. Hill, who attended North A... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:09:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1972280-bears-receiver-harlon-hill-dies-80.html 2013-03-22T08:09:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1968810-bears-ways-with-veteran-lb-brian-urlacher.html CHICAGO (AP) — Brian Urlacher wanted to re-sign with the Chicago Bears. Instead, they're parting ways with the veteran linebacker after 13 years. General manager Phil Emery said Wednesday that the team couldn't agree on a contract with Urlacher, for years the heart and face of the franchise. He is now a free agent after being slowed by a knee problem and ... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 01:36:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1968810-bears-ways-with-veteran-lb-brian-urlacher.html 2013-03-21T01:36:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1949618-gonzalez-to-falcons-fitzpatrick-cut-bills.html The Baltimore Ravens are paying the price for winning a Super Bowl. The NFL champions lost two key components of their defense, linebackers Paul Kruger and Dannell Ellerbe, as free agency began Tuesday. On Monday, they traded star receiver Anquan Boldin, a key to their title run, to San Francisco — the team the Ravens beat 34-31 to win the championship. ... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:16:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1949618-gonzalez-to-falcons-fitzpatrick-cut-bills.html 2013-03-13T05:16:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1862532-obama-hoping-close-match-super-bowl.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is hoping for a close game in this year's Super Bowl. White House spokesman Jay Carney says the president will watch Sunday's game and expects it to be highly entertaining, even though his beloved Chicago Bears aren't playing. Obama hasn't said who he's rooting for when the 49ers and the Ravens square off. Last yea... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1862532-obama-hoping-close-match-super-bowl.html 2013-02-01T18:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1831042-nfl-considers-revisions-to-rooney-rule.html Jim Caldwell nearly went undefeated as a rookie coach in Indianapolis three years ago and he's one win away from returning to the Super Bowl as an assistant with Baltimore. Yet Caldwell didn't get one interview for any of the eight coaching vacancies in the NFL this year. "That's almost impossible for me to comprehend," John Wooten, chairman of the Fritz ... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1831042-nfl-considers-revisions-to-rooney-rule.html 2013-01-18T21:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1828316-bears-coach-trestman-eager-to-work-with-cutler.html LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Marc Trestman had it all mapped out, right up to the Chicago Bears' championship parade. It was there on the calendar. In his first interview for their head coaching job, he had every day for the next 13 months filled in, detailing step by step how the Bears would get to the Super Bowl. "He had every day accounted for, every time ... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1828316-bears-coach-trestman-eager-to-work-with-cutler.html 2013-01-18T03:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1824150-bears-hire-cfl-coach-trestman-to-replace-smith.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears hired Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman on Wednesday to replace the fired Lovie Smith. He has two basic tasks — fix the offense and lead the team to the playoffs on a consistent basis. How he meshes with quarterback Jay Cutler could go a long way toward determining his success. It's the first head coaching job in the ... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 02:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1824150-bears-hire-cfl-coach-trestman-to-replace-smith.html 2013-01-17T02:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1825394-bears-hire-kromer-decamillis-coordinators.html CHICAGO (AP) — New Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman wasted little time assembling his staff after being hired on Wednesday, bringing in two coordinators. Chicago hired New Orleans Saints line coach Aaron Kromer as its line coach and offensive coordinator and Dallas' Joe DeCamillis as its assistant head coach and special teams coordinator. The Bears annou... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1825394-bears-hire-kromer-decamillis-coordinators.html 2013-01-17T01:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1804934-bills-hire-marrone-5-nfl-coaching-spots-vacant.html Two down, five to go. Doug Marrone became the second coach scooped up by an NFL team Monday, hired by the Buffalo Bills. The move leaves five teams still searching for replacements for coaches who were fired a week ago — the day after the regular season ended. Andy Reid, let go by the Philadelphia Eagles after 14 seasons, was the first... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1804934-bills-hire-marrone-5-nfl-coaching-spots-vacant.html 2013-01-07T20:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1800968-bills-interview-3-candidates-including-chip-kelly.html BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills coaching search went into overdrive Friday, when team officials interviewed three candidates, including Oregon's Chip Kelly, one of college football's hottest prospects. The Bills announced just before midnight that newly promoted president Russ Brandon and his top executives also interviewed recently fired Chicago B... Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1800968-bills-interview-3-candidates-including-chip-kelly.html 2013-01-05T05:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1793194-reid-7-nfl-coaches-sacked-firing-frenzy.html Andy Reid is the winningest coach in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles. Lovie Smith led the Chicago Bears to the 2007 Super Bowl. Now they're looking for work. Seven coaches and five general managers were fired Monday in a flurry of pink slips that were delivered the day after the regular-season ended. Ken Whisenhunt is out after helping Arizona reac... Tue, 01 Jan 2013 07:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1793194-reid-7-nfl-coaches-sacked-firing-frenzy.html 2013-01-01T07:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1793304-bears-fire-coach-lovie-smith-9-seasons.html LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears reached the Super Bowl under coach Lovie Smith and consistently boasted a formidable defense. However, they missed the playoffs too many times, never solved their problems on offense and even after a 10-win season they are moving on without him. The Bears fired Smith on Monday after the team missed the playoffs f... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1793304-bears-fire-coach-lovie-smith-9-seasons.html 2012-12-31T22:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792302-bears-playoffs-despite-26-24-win-lions.html DETROIT (AP) — Jay Cutler led the Chicago Bears to victory, then uttered three words that must have felt awkward coming out of his mouth. "Go Pack Go," he said. It was no use. Chicago kept its playoff hopes alive — but only momentarily. The Bears beat the Detroit Lions 26-24 on Sunday, then were eliminated from postseason contention when Minnesota edged G... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792302-bears-playoffs-despite-26-24-win-lions.html 2012-12-31T04:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1789056-lions-wr-johnson-close-to-2000-yards-receiving.html ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The smile has rarely left Calvin Johnson's face since he broke Jerry Rice's NFL record for receiving yards in a single season against Atlanta on Dec. 22. Don't let Johnson's smile fool you. Underneath that cheery expression, there's a fierce competitor who wants to make Rice's accomplishments a distant second to his own effort thi... Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1789056-lions-wr-johnson-close-to-2000-yards-receiving.html 2012-12-27T22:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1785466-ap-photographers-captured-year-sports.html From London to Los Angeles, Miami to Medinah and just about everywhere else imaginable, Associated Press photographers captured countless images from the sports world in 2012. Each of them was unforgettable in its own way, capturing either someone's success or someone's struggles. Here's a look at 10 photos that helped define the sports year. ... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1785466-ap-photographers-captured-year-sports.html 2012-12-24T16:19:00Z