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Bears add Gurode, dump Okoye

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The Chicago Bears have done some roster churning on Tuesday, a day after placing starting guard Lance Louis on injured reserve. Louis will be replaced by veteran lineman Andre Gurode.  He spent nine years with the Cowboys and one with the Ravens, starti…

suntimes.com

Andre Gurode will arrive at Halas Hall on Wednesday as the Bears’ most decorated offensive player. But the five-time Pro Bowl and two-time All-Pro selection isn’t looking for any preferential treatment. “They didn’t promise me anything. I’m just…

ESPNChicago.com, ESPN.com

The Chicago Bears signed guard/center Andre Gurode on Tuesday after waiving defensive tackle Amobi Okoye, the team announced.

Kerry Byrne, CNNSI.com

The Dawg Pound barked with joy when the Cleveland Browns upended the hated Pittsburgh Steelers 20-14 on Sunday.

Doug Padilla, ESPN.com

The Chicago White Sox announced changes in the coaching staff Tuesday as Harold Baines was moved to a new position while Daryl Boston and Bobby Thigpen were added to the fold.

Peter King, CNNSI.com

Clearing out the NFL notebook entering Week 13:

CNNSI.com

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Cubs and former Texas Rangers pitcher Scott Feldman have agreed to a one-year contract.

Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com

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CNNSI.com

Did the 49ers' QB change damage their Super Bowl hopes? Hardly, history says. Not only has such a move been done before, but it's been done with success. Don Banks explains.

Don Banks, CNNSI.com

Even when it feels like something entirely new has come along in the NFL -- like the head coach of a leading Super Bowl contender making a late-season starting quarterback change -- it's usually not all that novel. Not entirely.

suntimes.com

The Bears convincingly snapped a two-game losing streak and took over first place in the NFC North with a ­28-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. But several starters paid a hefty price. Running back Matt Forte (ankle), receiver Devi…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder’s final line from Sunday’s 28-10 loss to the Bears doesn’t look particularly impressive. It would look a good deal better if the Vikings’ receivers hadn’t dropped six of Ponder’s passes over the course of t…

Carrie Muskat, MLB.com

The Cubs added another arm to the mix on Tuesday, signing right-hander Scott Feldman to a one-year, $6 million deal with another $1 million in incentives.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

On Monday, we shared a report that Bears cornerback Charles Tillman appeared to escape serious injury in Sunday’s win over the Vikings. At that time, Tillman was thought to be dealing with a problem in his right ankle but that might not be right. Vaughn…

Matt Loede, bearsgab.com

As the weather gets cold, your going to need a new lid to get you through the winter months! That’s where we and the good people at New ERA come in – with their NEW Bears 2012 Sideline Cuffed Knit Hat! This hat is one of the warmest out there, and is …

CNNSI.com

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria has agreed to a new contract through 2022 that adds six guaranteed seasons and $100 million.

Sean Newell, deadspin.com

Prior to the Milwaukee Bucks game in Chicago Monday evening, Drew Gooden held a contest to give away tickets. Gooden, formerly of the Bulls, asked followers to throw their Bulls jerseys in the toilet. The first one to send him a picture would receive hi…