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Bears' Urlacher says he may miss 2 to 4 weeks

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Brian Urlacher acknowledged he could miss the rest of the regular season because of a hamstring injury, meaning the linebacker might have played his last game with the Chicago Bears.

suntimes.com

The Bears will prepare for the final playoff push without middle linebacker Brian Urlacher, at least for three games, according to two league sources. An MRI exam revealed a strained right hamstring, and Urlacher and the Bears are targeting a postseason…

CNNSI.com

CHICAGO (AP) -- Linebacker Brian Urlacher acknowledges he could miss the rest of the regular season because of a hamstring injury, meaning he might have played his last game with the Chicago Bears.

suntimes.com

Bears kick returner and receiver Devin Hester said he felt like he was on the field Tuesday afternoon when he took the stage at Calumet Public School District 132, where he participated in the NFL’s ‘‘Play 60’’ campaign for good health. ‘‘It…

suntimes.com

Bears kick returner and receiver Devin Hester said he felt like he was on the field Tuesday afternoon when he took the stage at Calumet Public School District 132, where he participated in the NFL’s ‘‘Play 60’’ campaign for good health. ‘‘It…

David Brown, yahoo.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn — While team executives zeroed in on trade and free-agent targets at the winter meetings on Tuesday, Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum described what it was like being between the crosshairs of a former teammate and Hall of Famer. Sveum sa…

Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com

Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher could miss the remainder of the 2012 regular season with a "Grade 2" strain to his right hamstring, reports Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune. Urlacher suffered the injury on the second-to-las…

Carrie Muskat, MLB.com

The Cubs are expected to complete the agreement with Japanese pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa on Friday. The right-hander has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $9.5 million contract, which includes vesting options valued at $5.5 million or $6 million, to be deter…

Carrie Muskat, MLB.com

Brett Jackson may be back in the mix in the Cubs' starting outfield. Jackson spent a few days in Mesa, Ariz., with Cubs manager Dale Sveum, who said Tuesday the young outfielder has made "huge, huge strides" and completely overhauled his swing.

ESPNChicago.com, ESPN.com

Brian Urlacher acknowledged he could miss the rest of the regular season because of a hamstring injury, meaning the linebacker might have played his last game with the Chicago Bears.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

The Bears could be without Brian Urlacher for the rest of the regular season because of a hamstring strain, according to a report from Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune. The report, citing a pair of sources familiar with his injury, said Urlacher ha…

Matt Loede, bearsgab.com

By Ryan Desort Jay Cutler has been regarded as an above average to elite quarterback throughout his career. He has a big arm and can move an offense with ease when he is given adequate time to throw the ball. While he only has one career playoff victory…

CNNSI.com

Every loss matters at this point, even for those safely in the playoff field. For two teams, Week 13 defeats could prove especially costly as the postseason nears, Don Banks writes.

Samer Kalaf, deadspin.com

Last week, we told you about the Dennis Rodman Viewing Party Experience, a LivingSocial deal that let you watch an NBA game at a Chicago bar with Dennis Rodman for only $59—or $129, if you wanted the VIP treatment. Fifty-one fans showed up, and among th…

Kelly Dwyer, yahoo.com

You can see this grain of salt from miles away. From wherever you pick up the Damen bus, number 50, in order to shuffle your way to the United Center. Some lone "NBA source" — a single person — is speculating that some members of the Chicago B…

Don Banks, CNNSI.com

Week 13 in the NFL had its requisite amount of 16 losers -- and, yes, we know the Rams and 49ers nearly tied once again -- but nobody in the league lost more ground than the Bears and Ravens, both of whom were upset at home on Sunday by six-win teams, d…

Iam Thomsen, CNNSI.com

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Peter King, CNNSI.com

LANDOVER, Md. -- "It's all being ready to play at a younger age,'' Robert Griffin III said early this morning, putting those crazy striped socks on at his locker at FedEx Field. "I mean, look at how [South Carolina defensive end] Jadeveon Clow…