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Sean Jensen is the Bears/NFL beat writer for the Sun-Times. He previously covered the Vikings and the Packers. Jensen is a graduate of Northwestern. …Read More

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JENSEN: Bears survive sluggish first half, then bury Jaguars in second

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Before kickoff Sunday at EverBank Field, with the sun beating down on them, Bears  players braced for the toll the 88-degree heat and the shortened week would take on them. ‘‘It was a hot one,’’ receiver Brandon Marshall said. ‘‘I’ve lived here …

Winners and losers in the wake of NFL referee ordeal

Three games into the NFL season, the league and its officials finalized an eight-year deal. ‘‘It’s always about creating a win-win environment,’’ Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said. ‘‘I think the officials won, and the league won. Each won what was important to them, and …

Bears’ defense steals show, but offense

must improve vs. tougher foes

With the Bears clinging to a seven-point lead over the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter, defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli addressed his linemen: “We got to make a statement. Everyone finish.’’ The defensive line took Marinelli’s message to heart, continuing its gamelong domination. It …

Lovie Smith says opportunity to play Rams ‘always special’

Since becoming the Bears’ head coach in 2004, Lovie Smith is undefeated against the  St. Louis Rams, with the Bears going 3-0 and  winning by an average of two-plus touchdowns. Surely, it’s nothing personal. After all, Smith got one of the biggest breaks of his …

Bears — well, not Jay Cutler — quick to cite mistakes vs. Packers

Bears cornerback Charles Tillman, who missed most of the opener with a shin injury, returned Thursday night in classic fashion. Late in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers, after Jay Cutler’s second of four interceptions, Tillman forced his 30th career fumble and recovered …

Jensen: This isn’t the kind of reverse the Bears’ offense wanted to run

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The NFL’s oldest rivalry opened with a play reminiscent of the rusty reels, when Bears cornerback Sherrick McManis flipped Green Bay Packers receiver Randall Cobb over his head after a modest 21-yard kickoff return. Yet the two old-school clubs remained in …

  • Colts castoff Tim Jennings a delight for Bears

    In a star-studded lineup, on an afternoon when the Bears’ defense generated four turnovers, the most yeomanlike starter shined the brightest. Tim Jennings, cast aside by the Indianapolis Colts after starting just five games in 2009, intercepted two passes against No.  1 overall pick Andrew Luck …Read More

  • Bears figure to feature run under Mike Tice

    Bears Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte had a forgettable preseason, averaging just 2.4 yards on his 13 carries against opposing No. 1 defenses. He also didn’t catch a single pass. Forte, though, isn’t the least bit concerned about his role in Mike Tice’s offense. …Read More

  • Lake Tahoe golf event offers amenities, fan interaction that stars enjoy

    STATELINE, Nev. — Former Blackhawks star Jeremy Roenick, who retired from the NHL in 2009, remains busy, juggling his family and assorted jobs and passions. But Roenick relishes the five days he allocates annually to the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Lake Tahoe. He …Read More

  • Michael Jordan doesn’t tear up golf course, but fans enjoy watching him try

    STATELINE, Nev. — American Century Championship officials didn’t know when — or even if — to expect the circus. There was a rumor Wednesday night that Michael Jordan might not show up for the popular celebrity golf tournament, which he had played in 16 of …Read More

    • It’s swing time for Bears legend Jim McMahon

    STATELINE, Nev. — Jim McMahon approaches his spot on the driving range at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, home of the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, grabs an iron, then slips off his flip-flops. Barefoot, McMahon proceeds to blast an assortment of shots for 20 minutes, …

    Sean Jensen details his quest to find golf clubs that best fit his frame and his game

    Last September, at a course in Northbrook, I happened to be paired with a local golf pro who — like me — was trying to squeeze in an early-evening round. My game had come around after some early-season issues, but he said something that startled …

    Giants-Patriots blueprint should be apparent to Bears

    INDIANAPOLIS — As he settles into his new role as Bears general manager, Phil Emery surely will notice how the two teams playing in Super Bowl XLVI were built. The New York Giants and New England Patriots won their respective conferences in different fashions, the …

  • Swap right there! Giants’ Osi Umenyiora for Bears’ Lance Briggs

    INDIANAPOLIS — Before the 2011 season, two-time All-Pro defensive end Osi Umenyiora asked the New York Giants to choose between two options: Pay me or trade me. The Giants, with Umenyiora under contract, elected to keep him, and he swallowed his pride and performed at …Read More

  • Ex-Bears DE Mark Anderson becomes factor again with Pats

    The Bears finished tied for 19th in the NFL with 33 sacks this season. The 10 sacks the New England Patriots’ Mark Anderson racked up in 2011 would have bumped the Bears up to seventh. But the math isn’t that simple. In talking with him …Read More

  • Kyle Williams made costly errors, but he shouldn’t be crucified

    AFTERNOON SPORTS CLUB: Two weeks ago, before the NFC divisional playoffs, San Francisco 49ers receiver Kyle Williams conveyed just how passionately he wanted to help his team reach the Super Bowl and make a name for himself. ‘‘I’m excited about the opportunity, and I’m going to play a role in this,’’ Williams told the Sun-Times. Did he ever.

  • Kurt Warner: Mike Martz, Jay Cutler got it right in Bears’ season gone wrong

    In Kurt Warner’s mind, former Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz worked his magic during the 2011 season. Other than quarterback Jay Cutler and running back Matt Forte, Warner, the two-time NFL MVP who played under Martz in St. Louis, wasn’t impressed with the talent on …Read More

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