Tributes pour in after Mike Ditka dies, remembering "Da Coach"
After legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka died at the age of 86, tributes and honors poured in from fans, friends, former players, and admirers.
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After legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka died at the age of 86, tributes and honors poured in from fans, friends, former players, and admirers.
Super Bowl-winning Chicago Bears tight end Emery Moorehead shared more memories of Mike Ditka as a coach, a friend and a Chicagoan.
Raised in a blue-collar Pennsylvania town, Mike Ditka earned a scholarship to Pitt and became "Da Coach" in Chicago. His family called him "the heart of our family" in announcing his death at 86.
Former CBS Sports anchor Rich King covered the Bears during their Super Bowl run, and reflected on Mike Ditka's contributions to the sport, wit and humor, and his hidden, personal soft side after Ditka died Friday.
Emery Moorehead was a tight end on the Super Bowl-winning 1985-1986 Chicago Bears. He shared his memories of his coach Mike Ditka after he died Friday at the age of 86.
Former CBS News Chicago sports anchor Ryan Baker knew Mike Ditka well and interviewed him often as he covered the Bears. He remembers "Da Coach" as an "invincible character" who everyone thought would live forever, even though they knew otherwise.
Former Chicago Bears tight end Emery Moorehead, a member of the Super Bowl-winning 1985-1986 team, shared his memories of coach Mike Ditka with CBS News Chicago. Ditka died Friday at the age of 86.
The $30 foam hat is designed for medium and large dogs. A portion of online sales will benefit the PAWS animal shelter.
The ten patients, along with their family members and care teams, were honored and celebrated Sunday's annual Real Bears Fans Wear Pink game.
The ten patients, along with their family members and care teams, were honored during Sunday's annual Real Bears Fans Wear Pink game.
Tyson Bagent passed for 268 yards for Chicago (3-1) and Cairo Santos kicked three field goals. Rome Odunze had six receptions for 94 yards.
All eyes remain on the backup quarterbacks at Halas Hall as the Bears get set to host the Jets on Sunday. The gamesmanship is in full effect when it comes to who will be under center.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the leadership of the state's General Assembly, adding another wrinkle to the Chicago Bears' long-running pursuit of a new home.
Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum still don't know which one of them will start at quarterback for the Bears on Sunday against the Jets, but that doesn't seem to bother either of the team's backups.
Derek Demko and Megan Brown got engaged last week in L.A., where they're living, but this weekend they returned to the Windy City to celebrate with family. While their names might not ring a bell, it's likely you saw them sneaking a kiss on Monday Night Football.
Joshua Chayoga, 17, of Beach Park, was recognized as Champion of the Game by the Bears on Monday in honor of World Heart Day the day after. Joshua and his mother, Esther Chayoga, join Audrina Sinclair.
The Chicago Bears won big Monday night, as third-string quarterback Case Keenum filled in for Caleb Williams and led the Bears past Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles for a 27-7 win.
Stepping in for Caleb Williams, Keenum was 24 for 34 for 247 yards.
History will be made at Soldier Field on Monday night when Grammy-nominated band Mariachi Herencia de México will become the first mariachi band to perform the National Anthem at the stadium.
The Bears will look to rally from last week's ugly loss to the Vikings when they host the Eagles on Monday night at Soldier Field.
Williams suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of the Bears' home opener against the Minnesota Vikings.
With Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent both nursing injuries, it's looking like the Bears' third-string quarterback, Case Keenum, could be in for his first start since 2023.
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding another wrinkle to the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams "will likely miss some time," but is considered "week to week" after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
While how long Williams will be out remains unknown, fans were nevertheless alarmed to see him carted away with a towel over his head during the fourth quarter.
