Most Chicago Bears fans may have wondered who was the man they always saw on the sidelines next to head coach Lovie Smith during the season. That young man is Michael Leach, the faith-driven assistant to coach Smith who’s living a dream of working and traveling with an NFL team.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have received permission to interview four candidates for their general manager job.

That road warrior mentality the New York Giants have embraced is paving their path nicely.

Recently gracing the Chicago airwaves, WVON-AM/1690’s new sports show “Stats and Stilettos” is giving the city a side of sports it’s never seen.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry settled into a chair in front of his locker, then placed his sore right ankle into a Gatorade jug filled with ice and water.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls got their first look at what they hope will be the final piece of a championship puzzle.

DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bulls have made it official: Reigning MVP Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year contract extension.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The only thing about the Indiana-Chicago matchup Friday night that resembled a preseason game was the fact that it didn't count in the regular-season standings.

Johnny Knox hit the ground after a big hit and didn't get back up.

CHICAGO (AP) — The attorney for Sam Hurd says the former Chicago Bears wide receiver has been released on bond from a federal lockup.