The Bears announced Wednesday that they have closed on their $197.2 million purchase of 326 acres of property in Arlington Heights. The team cautioned, though, that much work still needs to be done before the $5 billion redevelopment of the shuttered Arlington Park racetrack site becomes a reality. “Finalizing the purchase does not guarantee the [more] … [Read more...] about Bears finalize $197.2 million purchase of Arlington Park
Patrick Mahomes: “This is just the beginning” (and he’s right)
At the conclusion of our item regarding Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes winning his second career Super Bowl MVP award, I borrowed a line from Al Pacino in Scent of a Woman. “I’m just getting warmed up.” Mahomes, who was drinking something other than John Daniels on Wednesday but was in the same condition, offered up [more] … [Read more...] about Patrick Mahomes: “This is just the beginning” (and he’s right)
Former Lions defensive back Stanley Wilson Jr. dies at 40
Stanley Wilson Jr., a defensive back who played three seasons for the Lions, has died at the age of 40. Wilson died on February 1 at Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles, according to TMZ.com. No cause of death has been released. Metropolitan State Hospital specializes in treatment for people with mental health issues. After [more] … [Read more...] about Former Lions defensive back Stanley Wilson Jr. dies at 40
Jalen Hurts: Definitely a lot to learn from Super Bowl loss
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts didn’t have any interest in discussing his contract situation while speaking with reporters at the team’s facility on Tuesday and said “the only thing I care about is winning and ultimately winning championships” by way of explanation. Hurts and the Eagles came close to winning a championship in Arizona, but they [more] … [Read more...] about Jalen Hurts: Definitely a lot to learn from Super Bowl loss
Bills season ticket prices rise by average of 12 percent
It will cost a bit more to see the Bills play their home games during the 2023 season. The team announced their season ticket prices for the coming season on Tuesday and they are going up by an average of 12 percent over the cost of tickets for the 2022 season. The team notes that [more] … [Read more...] about Bills season ticket prices rise by average of 12 percent