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Ten Foot Mailbag: Ditka’s Number And Urlacher’s Reality Show

Meatball karma has a funny way of striking a balance, doesn’t it?

CBS Chicago–2013/05/24

Brian Urlacher

Silverman: Urlacher’s Career Should Be Defined By Brilliant Start, Not Halting Finish

While it was clear that Urlacher was a remarkable athlete, it wasn’t clear in the days and weeks leading up to his selection what position he would play in the NFL.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/23

Brian Urlacher looks on during the Bears' final game of the 2012 season.  (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Baffoe: Urlacher Makes The Right Call

And while one of the greatest defensive players of an organization mythologized for its defenses is likely feeling the deep sting of what Marcellus Wallace called “pride @#$%ing with you,” he will grow to realize what many of us already knew. This is right call.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/22

Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs

Bernstein: Briggs’ Response Shows Bears’ Identity Challenge

Hidden in the brush-off Lance Briggs gave the media yesterday is a much larger issue facing a team trying to push one side of the ball into modernity while keeping another rooted in the past.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/22

Jay Cutler. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Wisch: Cutler’s Future Looming Large For Bears In 2013

The only thing that is certain for Bears this season is that one eye will be on Jay – and the other on the future – throughout 2013.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/21

Jonathan Toews skates against Pavel Datsyuk.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Silverman: Toews May Have Company, But It’s Time To End His Slump

It is no longer a shrug-your-shoulders matter.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/21

Tom Thibodeau

Bernstein: Other NBA Teams Try Hard, Too

Four NBA teams remain in the running for the title, and the never-say-die Bulls are not one of them because, well, they died.

670 The Score–2013/05/19

Green Bay Packers fans.  (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Ten Foot Mailbag: Oh No, There’s A Packers Fan Reality Show

First, the show will be awful, even by reality TV standards.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/17

Chicago Bears offensive tackle Gabe Carimi. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

That’s All She Wrote: Anyone Seen Gabe Carimi?

Carlos Zambrano’s signed a minor league deal with the Phillies and the Liberty Bell just asked to be placed in the witness protection program. Speaking of witness protection, anyone seen Gabe Carimi lately?

CBS Chicago–2013/05/17

Marian Hossa celebrates with Patrick Sharp. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Silverman: Overpowering Blackhawks Certain To Face Drama If They Can Make Cup Run

But if the Blackhawks are going to fulfill their Presidents Trophy pedigree and emerge as the best team during the postseason as well, they are likely going to have to overcome adversity and win in dramatic fashion.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/16

The Bulls listen to the National Anthem before Game 5. (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Shepkowski: A Farewell To The 2012-13 Bulls

And with the 94-91 Game 5 loss in Miami, the 2012-13 Chicago Bulls are nothing more than a memory.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/16

Dayan Viciedo

Spiegel: 10 Reasons Mac Will Lose Our Cubs-Sox Bet

Here are 10 reasons the White Sox will finish with more wins than the Cubs. (And cover that 4 and ½ win spread)

670 The Score–2013/05/15

Robin Ventura. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Ofman: White Sox Falling Apart Across The Board

The White Sox are becoming an afterthought.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/14

Nate Robinson and Joakim Noah look on from the bench. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: Season Needs To End For Tough-Minded Bulls

It’s time to stop the pain and the suffering. It’s time to put the bull down.

2013/05/13

Anthony Rizzo. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Harris: Cubs Add Security By Locking Up Rizzo

Anthony Rizzo gained financial security for a long time, agreeing to a seven-year deal, worth $39 million, with a team option each of the last two years for $14.5 million each year.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/13

Jim McMahon. (Credit: Otto Greule/ALLSPORT)

Baffoe: NFL Retirees Getting A Soldier’s Treatment

Celebrate them as they work for us, making us feel good. Buy stock in the slogans. Don attire supporting them. Forget about them once they can’t fight for us anymore. Am I talking about soldiers or football players?

CBS Chicago–2013/05/13

The Bulls await the start of Game 3 against the Heat. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Bernstein: Bulls’ Likeability Eroding

I don’t like the Bulls team we have seen lately, the one acting like undisciplined, unprofessional idiots while antagonizing officials and whining about calls.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/12

Washington Nationals (17-15)

Finfer: The Nats Could School The Cubs On Building A Future

By Ben Finfer WASHINGTON (CBS) — There is a lot to be learned here in Washington D.C.  Our capital is full of interesting schooling for those interested. There are the numerous government buildings where one […]

2013/05/10

Jason Collins. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Baffoe: Why Some Athletes Are Homophobes

In much the same way rule changes have been implemented in youth sports to make them safer in hopes the grown-up games evolve—changing a culture of violence in hockey, for example—the prejudicial culture in sports needs to change from early on.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/10

Kyle Long. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Durkin: Projected Bears Rookie Contract Pool

By Dan Durkin (CBS) Rookie minicamp kicks off Friday at Halas Hall, providing the coaching staff their first glimpse of the newest crop of Bears on the practice field. Off the field, Bears chief contract negotiator […]

CBS Chicago–2013/05/10