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Back at the trough: Favre dons Vikings jersey for ‘09

By ascarabello, on August 18th, 2009

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Brett Favre unretired again and will be wearing purple this time. Chew on that, cheeseheads.

Brett Favre practices with the Vikings on Tuesday.

Pulling an about-face on his playing status for the second straight summer, the three-time MVP quarterback will suit up for his old rival Minnesota starting with Friday’s preseason game [...]

Bears, Olivet finalize terms for 2010 camp

By Rob Laird, on August 4th, 2009

The Chicago Bears and Olivet Nazarene University officially agreed on terms for the team to return to the school for the 2010 Training Camp.

The two parties typically sign a two-year deal with an option for a third year. This process was the Bears exercising that option year.

Smith denies Cutler-Urlacher rift on eve of camp

By The Associated Press, on July 30th, 2009

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith addresses the media on Thursday afternoon. The Daily Journal/Nicholas Holstein

BOURBONNAIS — Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith has shot down reports of a rift between new quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher, saying they’re simply not true.

“That’s no story,” Smith said Thursday, when his team reported to [...]

Exclusive: Bears, Olivet close to 2010 deal

By Evan Hill, on July 24th, 2009

The Chicago Bears and Olivet Nazarene University have agreed in principle to a deal that will keep the Bears’ training camp in Bourbonnais in 2010, Olivet spokesman Gary Griffin said this week.

“We’ve agreed in principle to terms of contract,” Griffin said. “We just need to sit down and sign.”

The Bears are planning to pick up [...]

Camp ending one day early

By Caleb Benoit, on July 23rd, 2009

The Chicago Bears’ final training camp practice of 2009 will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20 — one day earlier than expected, team spokesman Scott Hagel said. The team will leave Bourbonnais on Thursday instead of Friday.

The final practice will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20.

Eagles CB acquitted of burglary in northern Illinois

By Evan Hill, on July 17th, 2009

The Associated Press | SYCAMORE — Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu has been acquitted of burglary charges in Illinois.

A DeKalb County judge acquitted Ikegwuonu on Friday of residential burglary and criminal trespassing.

The return of Hester

By ehill, on July 25th, 2008

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Devin Hester has reported to training camp in Bourbonnais. The Bears have released tight end Marcus Stone to open up a spot in the roster for Hester.

No word on whether he has a new contract or not.

More to come.

For Coughlin, Giants, ‘It’s a Whole New Season’

By ehill, on July 25th, 2008

By Bob Glauber/The Washington Post

ALBANY, N.Y. — Tom Coughlin isn’t quite sure when the memorable sayings — the ones from Confucius to Lincoln to Lombardi — became a part of his coaching lexicon. The seeds probably were planted when he was growing up playing football and turned into a star wingback at Syracuse University. Once [...]