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Vikings Beat Bears 21-14

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:37:36 +0000

The Vikings won 21-14 at home against the Chicago Bears Sunday. Minnesota went out to a 14-0 lead and led 14-7 at halftime. The Vikings got a 56-yard interception return touchdown from Harrison Smith in the 2nd half that helped secure the win.

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Vikings Host Bears Facing Must-Win

Jay Caldwell — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 13:00:03 +0000

The Vikings host the Chicago Bears Sunday at noon, pregame on WJON at 11am. Minnesota is 6-6 while Chicago is 8-4. The Vikings are 1 game back of Seattle and 2 games back of Chicago for the NFC Wildcard spots.

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Vikings' Harvin Placed On IR; Out for the Year

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:57:51 +0000

Viking receiver Percy Harvin is out for the season after being placed on injured reserve with a severely sprained ankle. It was reported earlier this week that Harvin has a torn ligament in his left ankle. Harvin hurt the ankle when the Vikings lost at Seattle on November 4.

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Vikings at Chicago Today

Jay Caldwell — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 13:00:15 +0000

The Vikings face a big test Sunday as they play the Bears in Chicago at noon, pregame on WJON at 11am. Minnesota is coming off their bye week. The last game the Vikings played was a 30-20 win at home against Detroit. The Bears lost 32-7 Monday night at San Francisco while playing without starting quarterback Jay Cutler (concussion).

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Vikings' Harvin Doubtful; Bears' Cutler Questionable

Jay Caldwell — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:11:21 +0000

Viking receiver Percy Harvin is listed as "doubtful" for this Sunday's game at Chicago because of a lingering ankle sprain.

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Vikings May Face Bears Without Cutler

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:30:22 +0000

The Vikings play at Chicago Sunday at noon, pregame on WJON at 11am. The Vikings are 6-4 while Chicago is 7-3. Minnesota will face the Bears without starting quarterback Jay Cutler. Cutler told ESPN radio Tuesday that he will return this season but he doesn't know whether he'll return this Sunday against Minnesota.

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NFL 2012 Season — Week 10 Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:31:29 +0000

Houston 13 — Chicago 6

Matt Schaub threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Arian Foster, and the Houston Texans beat the Chicago Bears, 13-6, in driving rain in Chicago on Sunday night. Foster ran for 102 yards on 29 carries for Houston (8-1), but his touchdown reception in the second quarter was the difference in the game. Schaub finished with just 95 yards passing and two interceptions.

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This Weekend in Sports: College Basketball and a Super Bowl Preview?

Joe Student — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:01:32 +0000

Friday, Nov. 9
Maryland vs. (3) Kentucky

Barclays Center, Brooklyn; 8:30 p.m. (ET) on ESPN
Returning national champion Kentucky opens the 2012-13 college basketball season against Maryland at the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Even though head coach John Calipari lost his entire starting lineup to the NBA, the Wildcats have Willie Cauley-Stein, Nerlens Noel and other blue-chip players who figure to present quite a challenge for the Terrapins.

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Monday Night Football: Defense Leads Chicago Bears Over Detroit Lions, 13-7

Joe Student — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 05:16:04 +0000

Brian Urlacher and D.J. Moore each collected turnovers to stifle potential second-half touchdown drives, and the Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions, 13-7, in Chicago on Monday night. It was the fourth straight win for Chicago (5-1).

The Bears led 13-0 when the Lions threatened in the third quarter, advancing the ball to the 1-yard line before Urlacher recovered a fumble by Joique Bell of Detroit (2-4). Quarterback Matthew Stafford drove the Lions back into the red zone three possessions later, only to have Moore intercept his pass from the 3-yard-line.

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Bears Rout Cowboys 34-18 in Dallas

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:59:06 +0000

The Chicago Bears won 34-18 at Dallas against the Cowboys on Monday night. Tony Romo threw for 307 yards and 1 touchdown but 5 interceptions for the Cowboys. 2 of the interceptions thrown by Romo were returned for touchdowns by the Bears. Charles Tillman and Lance Briggs each had interception returns for TDs. Brandon Marshall led the Bears with 7 catches for 138 yards and a touchdown. Jay Cutler threw for 2 touchdowns for Chicago.

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NFL 2012 Season — Week Two Preview

Joe Student — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:34:22 +0000

Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers — 8:20 PM

Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI

In their 20-point, Week 1 win over the Colts, Chicago (1-0) was led by its offense, namely quarterback Jay Cutler and receiver Brandon Marshall. The duo will look to continue its success against a Packers' defense that didn't stop the 49ers often enough last week. Green Bay (0-1) needs to show better balance on offense, as the Packers piled up most of their positive yardage last week after the game was all but decided.

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NFL 2011 Season – Week 16 Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:38:45 +0000

Green Bay 35 – Chicago 21

Aaron Rodgers threw for 283 yards and five touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 35-21 on Christmas night. With the victory, Green Bay (14-1) clinched home-field advantage throughout the NFC title game. Chicago (7-8) was eliminated from playoff contention with the loss, which subsequently guaranteed Atlanta a playoff spot. The Falcons play Monday night against New Orleans.

Rodgers’ second touchdown pass of the game, a 2-yarder to James Jones just before halftime, gave the Packers a 14-3 lead at the break. The Bears pulled within 14-10 in the third quarter when offensive lineman Edwin Williams recovered a fumble by Chicago running back Kahlil Bell in the end zone.

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Bears Beat Eagles 30-24

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:26:15 +0000

The Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles 30-24 on Monday night football. Matt Forte ran for 133 yards on 24 carries and had 3 catches for 17 yards for the Bears. Jay Cutler threw for 208 yards and 2 touchdowns for Chicago. Lesean McCoy ran for 71 yards and 1 touchdown and had 5 catches for 46 yards for the Eagles.

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