WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said on Sunday that it had ordered the aircraft carrier Nimitz to remain in the Middle East because of Iranian threats against President Trump and other American officials, just three days after sending the warship home
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Halas Intrigue Episode 150: Bears fall backward into the playoffs
Bears coach Matt Nagy talks to quarterback Mitch Trubisky during the first half of Sunday’s loss to the Packers. | Nam Y. Huh/AP Will making the postseason be a positive for the Bears? Was Sunday a good day for the
Clippers edge Suns after leading by 31 points in first half
For four minutes of the first half Sunday, the Clippers could not miss, scoring 23 unanswered points against a Phoenix Suns team whose hot start this season was built on defense. The run ballooned the Clippers’ lead to 31 points,
In Reversal, Pentagon Announces Aircraft Carrier Nimitz to Remain in the Middle East
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said on Sunday that it had ordered the aircraft carrier Nimitz to remain in the Middle East because of Iranian threats against President Trump and other American officials, just three days after sending the warship home
Highlights of Trump’s Call With the Georgia Secretary of State
GERMANY: The only investigation that we have into that — they have not been shredding any ballots. There was an issue in Cobb County where they were doing normal office shredding, getting rid of old stuff, and we investigated that.
Biden Plans Minimalist Trip From Capitol to White House on Inauguration Day
WASHINGTON — President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s inaugural committee released new details on Sunday about his trip to the White House after his swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol that further underscore the downsized and largely virtual nature of his Inauguration
Three takeaways from Bears’ loss to Packers
Packers receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling celebrates after catching a 72-yard touchdown pass against Danny Trevathan on Sunday. | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ 72-yard touchdown pass to Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the second quarter came after he noticed
Despite loss, Mitch Trubisky ‘in a good mental space’ heading into playoffs
Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) walks off the field after Packers safety Adrian Amos intercepted his pass in the fourth quarter in a 35-16 loss Sunday at Soldier Field. | Jonathan Daniel/Getty Trubisky had the Bears in position to beat
The Bears lose to the Packers but make the playoffs. Is there a Mirage Hotel in New Orleans?
The Packers’ Dominique Dafney catches a touchdown pass in Green Bay’s victory over the Bears on Sunday. | Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images They’ll face the Saints after backing into the postseason. Yeah, that’s about right. Green Bay spanked the
No. 19 Wildcats fall to the unbeaten Wolverines
Miller Kopp #10 of the Northwestern Wildcats attempts a shot over Hunter Dickinson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines during the first half of a college basketball game at Crisler Arena on January 3, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. | Aaron
Bears vs. Saints: NFC Wild Card matchup set for Sunday afternoon
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) is defended by New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) during the second half of an NFL football game. | Kamil Krzaczynski/AP Photo The Bears will meet New Orleans in the playoffs next
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Are the Bills a threat to the Chiefs in the AFC? | SportsCenter
Tim Hasselbeck and Rob Ninkovich recap Week 17 of the 2020 NFL season, with the Buffalo Bills securing the second seed in the AFC after the Kansas City Chiefs previously clinching the top seed. Ninkovich (3:35) reacts to Tom Brady’s
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Trump Repeats Debunked Election Claims in Call With Georgia Official
President Trump, in an hourlong telephone call with Georgia’s Republican secretary of state, repeated a number of false and misleading claims about election results in the state that have been circulating on social media. Here’s a fact check. What Mr.
Bulls hit once again with the coronavirus, and will remain short-handed
Tomas Satoransky is now the third rotation player testing positive for the coronavirus, as coach Billy Donovan finds himself defending how closely the organization has been following the NBA protocols. Tomas Satoransky was almost adamant in his reply. ‘‘I don’t
Bears WR Allen Robinson closes 1,250-yard season with quiet game vs. Packers
Robinson had two catches for 37 yards in the loss to the Packers. | AP Photos Robinson didn’t have a catch until three minutes left in the third quarter, but is one of three players in Bears history to top
Top Bears Roquan Smith, Darnell Mooney in question for playoff game vs. Saints
Mooney led the Bears with 11 catches for 93 yards Sunday. | AP Photos Both players left the Packers game with significant injuries and did not return. The Bears’ chances of pulling a first-round playoff upset against the Saints will
Bears K Cairo Santos makes 27 straight to finish top kicking season in team history
Santos set a team record with 27 consecutive made field goals. | Getty Santos was out of the league for almost a year before the Bears plucked him from free agency. Now he’s a star. Cairo Santos looked like his
Derrick Henry surpasses 2,000 yards rushing mark in Titans’ win
HOUSTON — Tennessee’s Derrick Henry became the eighth player in NFL history to run for 2,000 yards in a season, finishing with a career-high 250 yards on Sunday as the Titans beat the Houston Texans 41-38 to win their first
LeBron James leads late Lakers rally to beat the Grizzlies
LeBron James laid it all out Friday — the Lakers’ one-two combination of himself and Anthony Davis is good enough to put most teams away. It proved true Sunday afternoon with the Lakers pushing through and eventually past a pesky
Breaking down the Rams’ win over the Cardinals to clinch playoff spot | SportsCenter
Rob Ninkovich and Tim Hasselbeck join SportsCenter to recap the Los Angeles Rams’ 18-7 win against the Arizona Cardinals, with a pick-six thrown by Kyler Murray’s backup, Chris Streveler, ending up being a crucial play in the game. #NFL #Rams
Once a Foe of Trump, Cruz Leads a Charge to Reverse His Election Loss
WASHINGTON — When Donald J. Trump lost the 2016 Iowa caucuses to Senator Ted Cruz, during a campaign in which he insulted Mr. Cruz’s wife and father, the future president did what he typically does after a loss: Mr. Trump
Republicans Begin New Congress Feuding Over Bid to Overturn Election
WASHINGTON — After four years of enabling and appeasing President Trump, Republicans find themselves at the end of his tenure in exactly the place they had so desperately tried to avoid: a toxic internecine brawl over his conduct and character
Nancy Pelosi Secures Another Term as Speaker, as Senate Hangs in Balance
WASHINGTON — Democrats returned Representative Nancy Pelosi of California to the House speakership on Sunday for what may be her final term, handing a tested leader control of the slimmest majority in almost two decades as Washington prepares for a
Chargers earn morale-boosting win over Chiefs, but will Anthony Lynn keep his job?
The Chargers finished a disappointing regular season Sunday with a 38-21 victory at Kansas City. Now comes an intriguing offseason. Coach Anthony Lynn is scheduled to meet with management Monday about his job status. He has one year remaining on
John Wolford gets it done for Rams in playoff-clinching win over Cardinals
After a one-year absence, the Rams are back in the playoffs. The Rams secured a postseason berth for the third time in four seasons under coach Sean McVay with an 18-7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at SoFi
Bears vs. Saints: NFC Wild Card matchup set for next weekend
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) is defended by New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) during the second half of an NFL football game. | Kamil Krzaczynski/AP Photo The Bears will meet New Orleans in the playoffs next
Bears lose to Packers but back their way into playoffs
Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws Sunday at Soldier Field. | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images The strangest season in the 101-season history of the Bears isn’t over yet. The strangest season in the 101-season history of the Bears isn’t over
Bears backing into playoffs likely means Pace, Nagy, Trubisky stay despite disarray
Marquez Valdes-Scantling burned Danny Trevathan and the Bears for a 72-yard touchdown in the second quarter. | Getty Playoffs or not, there’s nothing about this season that suggests the Bears are headed toward being a contender anytime soon, and that