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Minnesota is tops in NFC North thanks in part to ex-Tulsa QB. Minnesota quarterback Gus Frerotte, a former TU standout, has taken a number of hits this season, but the 37-year-old has won seven of his 10 games …

Down and out

LAKE FOREST, Ill. Bears defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek will miss the rest of the season after rupturing his biceps muscle on the second play of Sunday night’s 34-14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Bears and Vikings battle for first place in NFC North

Mike Ditka once referred to it as the ‘’Rollerdome’’ and said it was only useful for roller-skating or keeping livestock.

Former Sooner Dvoracek out with injury

The Chicago Bears lost starting defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek, a former Oklahoma Sooner, to what coach Lovie Smith called a “serious” arm injury during their 34-14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday …

Off-target Orton can’t get Bears airborne

The Bears defeated the Vikings in their first 2008 meeting despite rushing for just 53 yards.

Vikings RT Hicks Out Against Bears

Nov 30, 2008 7:20 pm US/Central Minnesota Vikings right tackle Artis Hicks was scratched from a pivotal NFC North game against Chicago on Sunday night with a right elbow injury.

Frerotte gives Bears better chance of winning

Gussy up the numbers any way you want. Gus Frerotte still gives the Bears a better chance of winning today at the Metrodome than he does the Vikings.

Special-teams play a sore spot for Vikings

No team has provided a better example the last few seasons of how quality special teams can impact an outcome on Sundays than the Bears.

Playoff watch: Packers aren’t out of NFC North race

The Green Bay Packers have some ground to make up in the NFC North Division with five games remaining this season.

Bears place Vasher on IR

The Chicago Bears have placed cornerback Nathan Vasher on injured reserve because of a broken hand.

Harris key to Bears’ ‘D’

The Bears’ two most recent trips to the Metrodome illustrated the arc of Tommie Harris’ career since 2006.

Special teams play crucial role

The Bears’ special teams played a crucial role in the 48-41 victory over Minnesota on Oct.

Chicago Bears: Three answers, one question

November 24, 2008 11:50 AM After the Bears’ 27-3 victory at St. Louis , here are three indisputable facts I feel relatively sure about: 1. Linebacker Lance Briggs apparently asked a group of reporters Sunday if …

Resurgent Harris earning his keep

Tommie Harris has become more measured with his words since a rant after the loss to Tennessee three weeks ago when he said no one on the defensive line was Superman.

Bears Linebacker Accused of Painting Son’s Toenails Blue

Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears continues to not get along with his ex-wife and/or baby mama, Tyna Robertson.

Personal Fool: In Contempt Of Draft Picks

My dog George has been working on a theory. It’s a complex theory with a lot of moving parts, so please read this column slowly and maybe even aloud.

McNabb is trivial pursuit

One week people are calling for you to get a contract extension, and the next week they’re calling for Donovan McNabb.

Point/counterpoint: Was win over the Bears turning point of the season?

That blustery fellow who can turn green grass into frozen tundra is back. Yep, Old Man Winter has arrived and should be a force in coming weeks.

Forte’s success is no surprise

Bears coach Lovie Smith carefully avoided the word ‘’surprised’’ when analyzing running back Matt Forte a day after the rookie’s top performance of the season — 132 yards and two touchdowns at St.

Obama caps inaugural contributions

President-elect Barack Obama has named a team of high-profile executives and fundraisers to oversee his inauguration and imposed limits on who can contribute to it and how much they can give.

Cassel piles up yards, points

Cassel passed for 415 yards Sunday to lead the New England Patriots to a 48-28 victory against the Miami Dolphins , making him the fifth quarterback in NFL history to pass for 400 or more yards in consecutive …

Peterson keeps plugging as No. 2 rusher

Try as they might, the Bears just can’t seem to get away from Adrian Peterson being their No.

Bears place McClover on I.R., activate Metcalf

The Bears activated OG Terrence Metcalf to the 53-man roster on Monday after placing LB Darrell McClover on injured reserve.

COLUMN: Monday’s game important, but not a must-win for Packers

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy took one look at the mass of mediocrity sitting atop the NFC North Division standings after last week’s games and arrived at the same conclusion as everyone else.

Joniak’s keys to the game

With over 20 years covering sports in Chicago, veteran play-by-play announcer Jeff Joniak is in his seventh season as the voice of the Bears.

Vasher optimistic about injury

Nathan Vasher said initial X-rays looked good after he left the field at the start of the fourth quarter with an injury to his right wrist that could be related to the surgery he had in early October.

Davis: Receivers OK

Rashied Davis found the question somewhat perturbing. The recent lack of production among Bears wide receivers was the topic, and Davis thought it carried an overly negative tone.

Jackson, as expected, inactive for Rams

Running back Steven Jackson, ruled out Monday with a persistent thigh injury, was among the St.

If Williams is in, then who’s out?

The trick with getting first-round draft pick Chris Williams on the field, besides finding the right opportunity, is picking someone to send to the bench.

Opportunity knocks

LAKE FOREST, Ill. The Bears on Saturday promoted wide receiver Brandon Rideau from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and placed offensive tackle Fred Miller on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.