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How cool is it to be a Chicago sports fan right now…
Rumors are swirling that Lebron James will sign with the Bulls shortly after the July 1 NBA free agent shopping period opens. If that’s the case, two Chicago sports teams will be responsible for landing the biggest free agent catches in their respective sports.
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Check out Bears cornerback Charles “Peanut” Tillman plays a practical joke on a young fan at his charity flag football event. Tillman and MOUTHPIECESPORTS personality Sarah Spain needed a football for their interview, so they borrowed one from a kid. Find out what happens when they tell the kid he’s not getting his ball back…

It’s hard to get overly excited about dudes practicing football in shorts in May, but the Bears first offseason mini-camp offered a lot for Bears fans to digest.
Here’s a look at some of the highlights:
Julius Peppers lined up at both defensive end spots and scared the Bears tackles into a couple of false starts.
Brian Urlacher [...]

Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune talks about Charles Tillman, who says he’ll be ready to go for the season after back surgery:
The panic surrounding the injury status of Bears starting cornerback Charles Tillman might die down a little bit if Tillman’s comments truly reflect how he’s feeling.
Tillman Tillman, who will be sidelined for the [...]

The Chicago Sun Times reports that the Bears will be without their top corner for 4-to-10 weeks after surgery:
Jay Cutler was already going to look good to fans in training camp and now he might look even better with Charles Tillman on the shelf. The Bears’ top cornerback will be sidelined four-to-10 weeks [...]

* UPDATE * Former Lions and Cardinals free safety Terrence Holt has been signed to the active roster.
5th round draft choice Zack Bowman will have to wait again until next year to make an game-changing impact like he did Sunday against Minnesota, as the former Nebraska Cornhusker standout will now prepare for the ‘09 campaign [...]

Tillman and Vasher Appear Ready, Aim To Silence Loud and Roaring Lions Aerial Attack: Good news for the Bears Friday, as both starting corner backs fully participated in the team’s practice session. The recovering Charles Tillman (shoulder) and Nathan Vasher (hand) have to embrace themselves for Sunday afternoon’s NFC North battle against the Lions [...]

(Friday Afternoon Update: Charles Tillman participates fully in practice) The Bears on Thursday suspended standout defensive lineman Tommie Harris for Sunday’s road game against the Detroit Lions for breaking an unspecified team rule. Inside team sources verified Harris’ knack for being late; which includes the standout talent and team leader showing up tardy for [...]

The Bears likely will be without cornerback Nathan Vasher this Sunday against the Lions in Detroit, as the former Pro-Bowler underwent a surgical procedure on his right hand. The Chicago Sun-Times reported the story in today’s edition. The paper says that Corey Graham should step in for Vasher if he doesn’t play. Last [...]

10 Post-Game Thoughts After 24-20 Victory Over Philadelphia:
Check Out Noots’ Notes
1. Impressive – How Bears went 7-17 on 3rd down, while holding Eagles to 2-13 and 0-1 on 4th with the GL stand. The goal line stand on defense was a statement, whereas the Forte run during the series after on 3rd and [...]