(AP) — The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach, removing a candidate the Bears had interviewed for their own head coaching vacancy. The Patriots announced the hiring Sunday morning. It comes a week after Patriots owner Robert Kraft fired Jerod Mayo after the team’s season finale victory over the Buffalo Bills to finish 4-13 in his lone season … [Read more...] about New England Patriots hire former Super Bowl champ Mike Vrabel as next coach; Bears had interviewed him
Coaching Tracker: The Bears’ search to find their next head coach
CHICAGO (WGN) — Good vibes prevailed with a win over the Green Bay Packers to end the year, but the most consequential coaching hire in franchise history sits directly in front of the Chicago Bears this offseason. Here's the latest on where they stand and the candidates they've requested to interview. The Panel The Bears have assembled a six-person panel to find their … [Read more...] about Coaching Tracker: The Bears’ search to find their next head coach
Chicago faces Sacramento, aims for 5th straight home win
Sacramento Kings (19-19, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (18-20, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago hosts Sacramento aiming to extend its four-game home winning streak. The Bulls have gone 8-11 at home. Chicago leads the Eastern Conference with 35.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Nikola Vucevic … [Read more...] about Chicago faces Sacramento, aims for 5th straight home win
Report: Bears denied permission by Cowboys to interview Mike McCarthy for head coaching job
CHICAGO — The Bears are casting a wide net in their search for the 18th head coach in franchise history as a critical offseason for the team gets underway. One potential candidate will have to be taken off the interview list — at least for the next several days, if not for good. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Dallas Cowboys have denied permission to the … [Read more...] about Report: Bears denied permission by Cowboys to interview Mike McCarthy for head coaching job
Chicago plays Edmonton following Teravainen’s 2-goal performance
Edmonton Oilers (25-13-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (14-26-2, in the Central Division) Chicago; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Oilers -316, Blackhawks +253; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks host the Edmonton Oilers after Teuvo Teravainen scored two goals in the Blackhawks' 5-3 loss to the Detroit Red … [Read more...] about Chicago plays Edmonton following Teravainen’s 2-goal performance