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Manning calls it quits

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 11:30:00 CST

It’s official – quarterback Peyton Manning is off the roster of the Indianapolis Colts.

Report: NFL coach admits to bounty scheme

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 08:01:00 CST

Assumption girls head to championship game

Fri, 2 Mar 2012 10:33:00 CST

Assumption High School’s girls' basketball team hammered Ballard in 3A semifinal action to go on to the state championship game in Des Moines.

Prosecutors drop felony DUI case against son of former Bears coach Mike Ditka

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:54:00 CST

The felony case against the son of former Bears coach Mike Ditka, Michael P. Ditka, was formally dropped today by prosecutors after a Lake County judge refused to reconsider his ruling that had thrown out much of the evidence in the case.

Duerson family sues NFL, says concussions caused him to commit suicide

By Todd Lighty, Chicago Tribune reporter — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

The family of former Chicago Bear Dave Duerson sued the NFL on Thursday over his suicide last year, claiming that the league had known for decades that concussions from playing football cause brain damage but deliberately concealed that information from players, coaches and fans.

WATCH: Bruce Weber's comments on Illini struggles

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:50:00 CST

Following the team's seven loss in eight games and seventh straight defeat to Purdue, an emotional Bruce Weber addressed the media regarding his team's recent struggles.

NFL expands Thursday night games

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:32:00 CST

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league will expand Thursday night games so all teams get a prime time game during the 2012 season.

Bears QB Cutler and fiancee Cavallari are expecting baby

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:27:00 CST

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, 28, and fiancee Kristin Cavallari, 25, are expecting their first child together.

Erie Schools: Allegations of bullying, hazing "unable to be proven"

Rebecca Smith and Denise Hnytka — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:16:00 CST

UPDATE: Erie Superintendent Bradley Cox says the internal investigation is complete, and the district was not able to prove allegations of bullying and hazing brought forward by a high school wrestler.

Packers fan talks about the YouTube video of her that's gone viral

Laura Langemo — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:28:00 CST

Lewis admits to being a little superstitious

The Green Bay Packers lost the game against the New York Giants because of how they played. But maybe, just maybe, it really came down to sparkles painted on one die-hard Packers fan's finger nails.