David Montgomery runs the ball against the Rams on Monday. | Joe Scarnici/Getty Images It will be hard for Sunday’s game — or its plan — to be more of a debacle than it was last year, when head coach
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What We Know About the Death of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia
On Monday afternoon, two Philadelphia police officers fatally shot Walter Wallace Jr., a 27-year-old Black man who was armed with a knife. In the nights that followed, protesters clashed with officers in the streets, and city officials imposed a curfew
Can the Bears’ offense withstand the loss of Allen Robinson?
Bears receiver Allen Robinson leaps for a pass Monday night against the Rams. | Joe Scarnici/Getty Images One of the most inept offenses in the NFL could get even worse Sunday — receiver Allen Robinson, by far the Bears’ best
Bears WR Allen Robinson in concussion protocol
Bears receiver Allen Robinson leaps for a pass Monday night against the Rams. | Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images On fourth-and-3 with 4:11 to play Monday night, Robinson caught a six-yard pass and was tackled from behind by safety Nick
The Supreme Court Doesn’t Care About Your Votes
And so it begins. As if perfectly timed to coincide with one another, on Monday night the already arch-conservative Supreme Court told Wisconsin voters that it doesn’t care about getting every ballot counted at almost the exact same time the
Did the Bears just sign their new punt returner?
Raiders returner Dwayne Harris warms up last year. The Bears signed him Monday. | Daniel Shirey/Getty Images When the Bears signed veteran Dwayne Harris to the practice squad late Monday, it might have marked the end — or, at least, the
Kavanaugh’s Opinion in Wisconsin Voting Case Raises Alarms Among Democrats
The Supreme Court decision on Monday barring the counting of mail-in ballots in Wisconsin that arrive after Election Day was not a surprise for many Democrats, who had pressed for it but expected to lose. But a concurring opinion by
Time Is Short, Mail Is Slow and Courts Keep Changing the Rules. What Should Voters Do?
With just over a week left in the campaign, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that election officials in Wisconsin cannot accept any ballots that arrive after the polls close on Nov. 3. While the ruling was largely expected, it
This Is What Stealing an Election Looks Like
The Supreme Court’s five conservatives on Monday voted to strike down an order from a Wisconsin federal judge allowing the state to receive and count absentee ballots up to six days after Election Day, so long as they were postmarked
Trump Appointee Rescinds Rule Shielding Government News Outlets From Federal Tampering
WASHINGTON — The chief of the U.S. Agency for Global Media on Monday rescinded a rule that protects news outlets funded by the government, including Voice of America, from federal tampering. The official, Michael Pack, defended the move as a
Film study: Why did Matt Nagy burn 2 timeouts — but hold onto 1?
Bears coach Matt Nagy greets his defense Monday. | Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Breaking down three gaffes and the sole bright spot from the Bears’ 24-10 debacle against the Rams on Monday. INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Breaking down three gaffes and the
Italy protests over latest coronavirus crackdowns turn violent
Protesters turned out by the hundreds in Turin, Milan and other Italian cities and towns Monday to vent their anger, sometimes violently, at the latest pandemic restrictions that force restaurants and cafes to close early and shutter cinemas, gyms and
Protesters and Police Clash in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia police on Monday fatally shot a 27-year-old Black man who they said was armed with a knife, touching off protests and violent clashes.
After injury scare, Bears’ Eddie Jackson gets his TD
Bears safety Eddie Jackson celebrates his touchdown Monday night in Los Angeles. | Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images He leapt on a blitz, grabbed at his left knee as he landed and crumbled to the ground. LOS ANGELES — Bears
‘Fat and Happy’ With a Conservative Court, Are Republicans Losing a Winning Issue?
The confirmation on Monday of Justice Amy Coney Barrett all but ensures a durable conservative majority on the Supreme Court for years to come and provides the capstone on the Trump administration’s broader effort to push the entire federal judiciary
Philadelphia Police Fatally Shoot a Black Man Who They Say Had a Knife
The Philadelphia police on Monday fatally shot a 27-year-old Black man who they said was armed with a knife, touching off protests and violent clashes hours later. Mayor Jim Kenney said the shooting, which was partially captured on video by
Rams punter Johnny Hekker pulls off a perfect inside job
In a tremendously important game for the Rams on Monday night, punter Johnny Hekker dropped the ball. Dropped it on the 10-yard line, the seven, the six, the five, and the one. If there were such a thing as a
Finally punished for their flaws, Bears lose 24-10 to Rams
The Rams break up a pass intended for Bears receiver Darnell Mooney on Monday night. | Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Somehow, the drubbing felt even worse than the stark numbers. LOS ANGELES — The Bears walked into SoFi Stadium
Supreme Court Won’t Extend Wisconsin’s Deadline for Mailed Ballots
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court refused on Monday to revive a trial court ruling that would have extended Wisconsin’s deadline for receiving absentee ballots to six days after the election. The vote was 5 to 3, with the court’s more
Cole Kmet gives Bears’ offense a — brief — spark
Bears rookie tight end Cole Kmet (85) warms up prior to Monday night’s game against the Rams. Kmet caught a 38-yard pass from Nick Foles in the first quarter. It was the Bears’ longest pass play of the season. |
With a chance to claim NFC’s best record, Bears trail at half
Bears quarterback Nick Foles hands off to running back David Montgomery on Monday night. | Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images The Bears woke up Monday with an opportunity to go 6-1. LOS ANGELES — The Bears woke up Monday with
LAUSD nears giving approval for athletes to return to campuses for workouts
Trent Cornelius, the Los Angeles Unified School District’s coordinator of athletics, said Monday “we will be able to condition soon” during a video conference meeting with City Section football coaches. Nov. 2 is the tentative return date to use school
NFL superlatives with Dianna Russini | Monday Tailgate
Dianna Russini joins Jason Fitz and Field Yates on Monday Tailgate to name their NFL superlatives so far in the 2020 season, discussing teams such as the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks and more. #NFL
Dodgers rookie Tony Gonsolin to focus on ‘controlling the emotions’ in Game 6 start
The Dodgers spent Monday, what could be their final day before becoming World Series champions, isolated from the world in a resort outside Dallas. It was their 25th day in the bubble. The hotel has become home for this strange
Senate Confirms Trump Nominee for Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett
On Monday Senate Republicans confirmed President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett in a 52-48 vote. The confirmation gives Trump his third appointment to the nation’s highest court in his first term in office. It’s official: Amy Coney
Biden, in Sign of Confidence, Will Visit Iowa in Race’s Final Days
Joseph R. Biden Jr. will travel to Iowa this week, he announced on Monday, a sign of confidence that suggests his campaign is significantly expanding its electoral map with just eight days left in the presidential race. “I’m going to
Cancellation of Wooden Legacy leaves UCLA in need of two more games
UCLA’s scramble to complete its basketball schedule descended into further chaos Monday when ESPN announced it was canceling the Wooden Legacy at its Wide World of Sports property in Orlando, Fla. The Bruins were scheduled to open the season in
Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams Monday Night Football preview | Monday Tailgate
Welcome to Monday Tailgate! Jason Fitz, Diana Russini and Field Yates preview the Monday night matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams. The Monday Night Tailgate crew also breakdown some of the biggest moments from week 7.
New Jersey Governor Addresses Newark’s Coronavirus Mandates
At his Monday news conference, Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey said the state is working with Newark to enforce new coronavirus mandates as cases surge.
California Fires Prompt Evacuation of Thousands
A new fire in Southern California forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate on Monday, and the state’s biggest utility cut off power for hundreds of thousands to try to prevent more fires in this year’s devastating season. A