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Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15
What Mike Ditka really thinks about reporter comparing Bears’ Ben Johnson to him
Mike Ditka is one of, if not the, most important person in Chicago Bears history. He was drafted by the team in the first round of the 1961, where he went on to become one of the first great tight ends in the history of the sport.
Movies and TV shows involving Americans in soccer
Soccer is the beautiful game, but it isn’t America’s pastime. That doesn’t mean soccer hasn’t made its way into American pop culture, though. There have been movies and TV shows involving Americans in the world of soccer in one way or another.
List of Every Pitt First-Round Pick in NFL Draft History
PITTSBURGH -- Pitt has an illustrious history of producing NFL talent, and are tied for No. 23 with 27 first round selections with UNC and Cal. From Mike Ditka to Calijah Kancey, Pitt has had no shortage of elite talent get selected early.
The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?
The 25 greatest NFL nicknames of all-time
From "The Bus" to "Broadway Joe," the NFL has featured some of the best nicknames in sports. These are 25 of the best NFL nicknames in history.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 31
Ryan Poles' rookie class might be best since the Mike Ditka era
GM Ryan Poles had absorbed a ton of heat at the bye week for this year's Bears draft, even though his selections were heavily influenced by Ben Johnson .
NFL News / The Packers Post / December 6
Remembering When Forrest Gregg and Mike Ditka Helped the Packers Rivalry with the Bears Get Ugly
The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears will meet on Sunday with first place in the NFC North on the line. The two teams will play twice in three weeks in a renewal of one of the oldest and most intense rivalries in NFL history.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 3
Bears’ Colston Loveland’s big day not seen in franchise history since Mike Ditka
Chicago’s wildest finish of the season came down to one throw and one broken tackle. With 17 seconds left, Caleb Williams ripped a strike over the middle, Colston Loveland slipped a half-wrap from safety Jordan Battle, and the rookie tight end outran everyone for a 58-yard game-winner that lifted Chicago over Cincinnati in Week 9.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 27
Oronde Gadsden is so good we're bringing up phrases like 'Mike Ditka' and '1961' now
Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden is turning into one of the biggest steals from this year’s draft class. Gadsden just put an exclamation
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 21, 2025
Bears 'physical' defense takes bite out of doily-soft Dolphins
It's not exactly the Monsters of the Midway or Mike Ditka and his iconic gruffness, but the Chicago Bears ruffling the dainty feathers of the Miami Dolphins can only be viewed as a good thing.
The 20 greatest in-game traditions in MLB
Attending a Major League Baseball game can provide memories for all fans. However, in this day and age, that doesn't always come from what happens on the field.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 11, 2025
89 Days until Bears 2025 season: Can Colston Loveland beat Mike Ditka's records?
The Chicago Bears may have better players than Mike Ditka, they may even have better coaches who will win more championships, but no one will ever surpass Ditka's legendary status with this franchise.
Washington Commanders News / Athlon Sports / May 31, 2025
49ers Great Receives Hall of Fame Honor
Vernon Davis was honored at the 14th annual Mike Ditka Hall of Fame Gala in Chicago on Friday as a member of the 2025 class inducted into the Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 22, 2025
Is Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson a thinking man's Mike Ditka?
Bears guard Joe Thuney is more of a leader by example and not really a holler-guy type. Nevertheless, something Thuney said at the outset of his Wednesday post-practice press conference at OTAs made a major statement about Ben Johnson and the start to his coaching regime.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 26, 2025
Matthew 'McDitka' does his best imitation of Da Coach in commercial
On the 39th anniversary of their Super Bowl XX rout of New England, the Bears received an homage of sorts. Or at least Mike Ditka did. Matthew McConaughey did his best Ditka imitation with mustache and Bears circa 1985 sideline sweater in a commercial released during the Eagles-Commanders game.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 20, 2025
Ben Johnson agrees to deal on important Bears anniversary
It's not quite a historical duplication, but close. Ben Johnson agreed to become the 19th Bears head coach on an important date in franchise history. Jan.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / December 29, 2024
Raiders TE Brock Bowers breaks NFL mark that stood for 63 years
The Las Vegas Raiders have something to look forward to with rookie tight end Brock Bowers.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 29, 2024
Rich Eisen names 'Mike Ditka type personality' head coach to revive Bears glory days
In a decision that came a full year later than it should’ve, the Chicago Bears finally decided to move on from head coach Matt Eberflus on Friday afternoon, putting an end to a miserable tenure marked by late game ineptitude and the growth of a beard that Jedi mind-tricked Bears fans into thinking Flus may actually be a good head coach.
Mike Ditka’s family speaks out after hospice care rumors spread
Mike Ditka‘s family is setting the record straight about rumors of him being in hospice care. In an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, Dikta’s wife, Diana, said the rumor is false.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 25, 2024
Rumor Claiming Mike Ditka Is in Hospice Care 'Not True', per Walter Payton's Son
Late Sunday night a rumor emerged claiming legendary Chicago Bears tight end Mike Ditka entered hospice care. The Hall of Fame tight end has battled a number of health ailments in the past.
The best movies about soccer
In the spirit of the World Cup, here's our list of some worthy films about soccer, whether a die-hard fan of the sport or not — listed in chronological order.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / June 28, 2021
Hall of Famer Mike Ditka opposes Bears leaving Chicago
One of the most loved Bears players of all time is not happy about the discussion that the team could leave Chicago.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16, 2020
Dez Bryant blasts Mike Ditka over latest anti-protest comments
Ditka has been very outspoken about NFL players' protests, first telling TMZ in July that anyone who does anything but stand for the national anthem should "get the hell out of the country."
The best nicknames in NFL history
The NFL season is about to start (whatever that may look like). That means we'll get reacquainted with some of the games best players - and nicknames (Gronk, Matty Ice).
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / July 26, 2020
NFL legend Mike Ditka against kneeling during anthem: 'Get the hell out of the country'
Mike Ditka is completely against kneeling during the national anthem.
The 25 best NFL tight ends of all time
Where does Antonio Gates stand among the all-time greats? Find out with this list of the best 25 tight ends in NFL history.
Mike Ditka: Career retrospective
Here's a look at the life — on and off the football field — of the legendary Mike Ditka.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 29, 2018
The 2018 Bears may be bad, but also a lot of fun to watch
An NFC top tier that’s maybe three times as deep as the AFC’s looks almost certain to exclude quality teams from the playoffs this season. Even the NFC teams that book wild card spots will, barring major injuries, be threats to win Super Bowl LIII.
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