Chrissy Carew never would agree with Charles Barkley’s view that athletes should not be considered role models.
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Football players as role models (The Canadian Press)
– October 8, 2011Posted in: Chicago Bears
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Eagles, Falcons far from soaring (Yahoo! Sports)
– September 29, 2011Posted in: Chicago Bears
A multitude of offensive issues have played a big part in the two division champs getting off to a slow start.
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Ryan Grant says he’s doing fine following bruised kidney (The National Football Post)
– September 29, 2011Posted in: Chicago Bears
Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant says he is doing fine after temporarily being knocked out of…
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Protection is at the root of Falcons’ inconsistent offense (Yahoo! Sports)
– September 29, 2011Posted in: Chicago Bears
SEATTLE, Wash. — In 2010, the 13-3 Atlanta Falcons were the NFL’s bastion of consistency. They were a balanced team, run and pass, and while they lacked a downfield threat that could open it up against enemy defenses, they were … Continue reading →
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Book: Walter Payton abused painkillers, discussed suicide (Yahoo! Sports)
– September 29, 2011Posted in: Chicago Bears
A new biography of Walter Payton details the Hall of Fame running back’s frequent drug use, extramarital affairs and the crippling loneliness that plagued him after his retirement from the NFL. Sports Illustrated’s Jeff Pearlman spent more than two years … Continue reading →
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Bears Hall of Famer Hampton refuses White House invite (Yahoo! Sports)
– September 29, 2011Posted in: Chicago Bears
Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Dan Hampton won’t be attending the team’s visit to the White House next month. The Hall of Famer told WLS-890 in Chicago that his decision is based on a “personal choice.” President Obama invited the … Continue reading →
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Chargers put Sanders on IR, sign Harris (The National Football Post)
– September 29, 2011Posted in: Chicago Bears
Out with one former Colt, and in with another for the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers officially pulled the…
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Packers’ Rodgers praises, prods Finley after 3 TDs (PA SportsTicker)
– September 29, 2011Posted in: Chicago Bears, Featured news, Green Bay Packers
By CHRIS JENKINS AP Sports Writer
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Walter Payton’s family disputes elements of new biography (The National Football Post)
– September 29, 2011Posted in: Chicago Bears
Walter Payton’s family has predictably taking exception to details in the new biography by veteran…
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Book says Payton abused drugs (AP)
– September 29, 2011Posted in: Chicago Bears
According to a new book, Chicago Bears star Walter Payton abused painkillers in retirement and became suicidal. In “Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton,” author Jeff Pearlman says the Hall of Fame running back used a cocktail of Tylenol and Vicodin in retirement, kept tanks of nitrous oxide in his garage and even obtained Ritalin from a friend whose son was prescribed pills.
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