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Bulls win 3rd in row, cool off Melo-less Knicks

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Marco Belinelli and Luol Deng scored 22 points apiece as the Chicago Bulls beat the Knicks 93-85 on Saturday night, snapping New York's five-game winning streak.

Nate Taylor, nytimes.com

A deep cut on Carmelo Anthony's left middle finger will keep him out of the Knicks' game Saturday against the Bulls. He hopes to return Sunday night against Denver.

suntimes.com

In an effort to contain defensive end Jared Allen, the Bears threw the kitchen sink at him when they played the Minnesota Vikings two weeks ago. They double-teamed him with a tight end, chipped him with running backs and receivers, used quick, three-ste…

ESPN.com

Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall is averaging 7.6 receptions per game this season. So with a slightly better-than-average performance Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, Marshall could achieve some hefty milestones with plenty of room to spare.…

suntimes.com

Lovie Smith’s glass is still half-full. He doesn’t seem to realize that a month ago, it was three-quarters-full. It’s almost as if the Bears’ best chance to make the playoffs with enough momentum to be a factor is Smith’s resolute belief that th…