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Jordan Howard Named to NFC’s Pro Bowl 2017 Roster
Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard has been selected to the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday. The Bears' official Twitter account celebrated the accomplishment while sharing the 22-year-old's statistics: Howard will replace David Johnson of the Arizona Cardinals, who suffered a knee injury in Week 17. Howard was a fifth-round pick in the 2016 draft and started the season third on Chicago's depth chart behind Jeremy Langford and Ka'Deem Carey. However, injuries thrust him into the spotlight, and he never looked back. He first broke out against the Detroit Lions in Week 4, when he totaled 111 rushing ...
Bears’ Jordan Howard Posts Franchise Rookie Rushing Record
Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard's 1,313 rushing yards in 2016 marks the most for a rookie back in the franchise's history, per NFL Communications. The effort moved him past longtime Bears tailback Matt Forte's previous record of 1,238 yards in 2008. In addition to his rookie rushing record, Howard added multiple other accolades during the 2016 season. By gaining 202 yards from scrimmage in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings, Howard became the youngest player in team history to surpass 200 scrimmage yards in a game at 21 years, 363 days of age. He also posted the most 100-plus-yard rushing games (seven) by ...
Alshon Jeffery Guarantees Bears Will Win Super Bowl Next Season
The Chicago Bears finished their abysmal 3-13 season with a 38-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, but wide receiver Alshon Jeffery sees a Lombardi Trophy in the team's near future. "I guarantee you we are going to win the Super Bowl next year," he said after the game, per Adam Hoge of WGN Radio. Jeffery may not even be with the Bears next season, as he is set to become a free agent in March, per Spotrac. The receiver also said his future is up to his agent and general manager Ryan Pace, per Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune. Jeffery didn't ...
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Eric Kendricks Injury: Updates on Vikings LB’s Concussion and Return
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks will miss Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions with a concussion, according to Ben Goessling of ESPN NFL Nation. Continue for updates. Latest on Kendricks' Playing Status Friday, Nov. 4
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Kristaps Porzingis Is Suddenly the New York Knicks’ Forgotten Man
NEW YORK — This is what happens when you value present wins over the development of the franchise player. You get fourth quarters where Kristaps Porzingis plays just two minutes like he did against the Detroit Pistons Tuesday, and games where h
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Derrick Rose’s Chicago Return Will See Many Conflicted Bulls Fans
Andre Hamlin was relaxing in the living room of his Chicago home when he noticed the news alert trickle across the screen of his cell phone. Hamlin, 42, had grown up in the poor, crime-riddled South Side neighborhood of Englewood, Illinois. He, like
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A Family of Diehards: Trail Blazers’ Evan Turner Discusses Real Cubs Love
Twenty-eight-year old former No. 2 pick (2010) Evan Turner grew up in Chicago watching Cubs games with his great-grandmother between outdoor summer hoop sessions. For decades, he and his great-grandma watched the team trip, stumble and fall short of
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Tangible Signs of Improvement Are Everywhere for LA Lakers
LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers with 27 points and 12 rebounds in a February 4, 2016, road win over the New Orleans Pelicans. It was nine months before the Lakers won another road game. On Wednesday night in Atlanta, L.A. e
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Draymond Green Comments on Getting Technical Fouls for Yelling After Dunks
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is never shy about showing his emotions on the court, but after picking up his second technical foul of the season Thursday, he expressed concern about the manner in which he's being officiated. Acco
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Thursday NBA Roundup: Motivated Kevin Durant Should Terrify Rest of the League
Could there have been something special driving Kevin Durant? On a night filled with photographer outfits, trash-talking jabs directed at the benches, fury-laden rejections and unmistakable passion, it was the newest Golden State
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Red-Hot Atlanta Offense Pushes Falcons to Legit Super Bowl Contender
Four days ago, Atlanta stopped a two-game skid with a thrilling victory over the Green Bay Packers—a victory spurred by quarterback Matt Ryan, wide receiver Julio Jones and the Falcons offense. That win established Atlanta as the clear favorite
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Mike Evans Injury: Updates on Buccaneers WR’s Possible Concussion and Return
Tampa Bay's offense has potentially taken a huge hit with star wide receiver Mike Evans leaving the field against the Atlanta Falcons Thursday night with a possible concussion. Continue for updates. Evans Injured on Impressive Catch Frida
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5 Key Factors to Chicago Bulls’ Surprisingly Hot Start
While the Chicago Cubs were winning their first World Series in 108 years, the Chicago Bulls' undefeated record went up in flames as they lost to the Boston Celtics. Despite the loss, Chi-Town is looking better than anyone expected. Based on Basketba
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