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For being one of the greatest players in Chicago Bears franchise history, Brian Urlacher had a lukewarm relationship with the club's fan base in recent years. And that's a shame. We all make mistakes, and certainly Urlacher is human like the ...

Recently retired middle linebacker Brian Urlacher acknowledged during an interview Tuesday with ESPN 1000's "Waddle an Silvy Show" that he would "one-hundred percent" still be playing for the Chicago Bears if the organization had not fired long-time ...

Brian Urlacher didn't wait around to see if a market for his services would ever develop, but up until Wednesday when the middle linebacker announced his retirement, many in league circles believed it was only a matter of time before a team signed th...

Unable to find an acceptable situation under which to continue his Hall of Fame career, former Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announced his retirement earlier this week. Thanks to Kevin Seifert of the NFC North blog for pointing out this Chicago Tri...

It never seemed likely that the Minnesota Vikings would pursue Brian Urlacher in free agency, given their sharp turn toward youth over the past two years. And now it seems clear that Urlacher had little interest in a mercenary-style role with the Vik...

Reviewing the Pro Football Hall of Fame's list of middle linebackers is a sobering experience. The position is well-represented, but almost all of the enshrinees -- Dick Butkus, Jack Lambert and Willie Lanier among them -- are drawn from a long-go...

Congratulations to the Arizona Cardinals, who for the time being at least have won the unofficial contest for best reaction to Brian Urlacher's retirement with this tweet: You were who we thought you were. Congrats. RT @BUrlacher54: It was an honor ...

In the wake of Brian Urlacher's announcement that his 13th NFL season would be his last, current and former NFL players took to Twitter to send out tributes to the future Hall of Fame Bears linebacker. Fans also sent their thoughts via our NFC Nor...

What made Brian Urlacher special? You have to start, of course, with the way a 6-foot-4, 258-pound man could run, hit and organize a defense on the field. But even an occasional in-person observer of the Chicago Bears over the past decade could notic...

Veteran defenseman Andy Sutton has retired, ending a 15-year career beset by injuries.

Congratulations to linebacker Brian Urlacher, who found peace and satisfaction with his 13-year career Wednesday rather than extending it beyond what felt organic to everyone -- most importantly him. The assumption has always been that Urlacher, w...

From the official NHLPA release: ANDY SUTTON ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM NHL AFTER 15 YEARS Veteran defenceman played in 676 games with seven teams TORONTO (May 22, 2013) - Andy Sutton officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey...

Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and Max Scherzer retired 22 straight batters after the first inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 win over Cleveland on Tuesday night to stop the Indians' winning streak at five.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he "had to go out as a winner" as he prepares for his final Premier League game this Sunday.

England manager Roy Hodgson insists he has no qualms over Wayne Rooney's ability to fire for the Three Lions in the coming weeks, despite the striker facing growing uncertainty over his future at Manchester United.

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has scooped the club's Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award, voted for by Red Devils fans worldwide.