Word on the Street: Playoff Beards for the Bears?

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Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
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Playoff Beards for the Bears?

Playoff beards are very common in the NHL, as Blackhawks fans can attest to over the past two seasons. But, are the Bears now following suit?

Jay Cutler is among the notable Bears looking scruffy lately, but he is joined by Robbie Gould, Pisa Tonoisamoa, Marcus Harrison and Johnny Knox in the bearded crew. However, none have openly admitted the facial hair is for the playoffs.

As Peggy Kusinski from NBC Chicago writes, maybe the Bears are just superstitious and don't want to jinx their luck by talking about it. (NBC Chicago)

Toews out two weeks

Just when the Blackhawks get Patrick Kane back, Jonathan Toews goes down with a shoulder injury. Coach Joel Quenneville said the Chicago captain is likely to miss two weeks after he was checked near the boards by St. Louis forward Matt D'Agostini in the Blackhawks' 3-1 loss to the Blues on Tuesday night. (CSNChicago.com)
Stephen Jackson heading to the Bulls?

Trade rumors continue to swirl around the Chicago Bulls as Stephen Jackson's name is starting to pick up some heat. Rumors are the Bulls could swing a deal for the veteran shooting guard, as his outside shooting prowess would be a better fit with Derrick Rose in the offense. (Associated Content)

Rodgers named Player of the Week

The Bears may be meeting the Packers at just the wrong time, as Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers is riding a high after earning the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for a career-high 404 passing yards with 4 TDs against the New YOrk Giants Sunday. (Miami Herald)

Hester rewards teammates with gifts

Nobody can call Devin Hester ungrateful. The history-making kick returner found a good way to pay back his special team blockers who helped him return a record-setting 14th kick for a touchdown last Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings. Hester bought 14 remote-control cars and helicopters, but not just any.

"The big ones," he said. "Gas remote-control cars and everything." (Chicago Tribune)

Metrodome collapse impacting baseball now
The disastrous collapse of the roof of the Metrodome in Minnesota may be done ruining football until next season, but it is not mixing up baseball. The Minnesota Twins hold an annual winter festival at the end of January, but the Metrodome will not won't be repaired by then, leaving a huge question mark that impacts hundreds of college baseball games as well. (Chicago Tribune)

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