CHICAGO (AP) — The attorney for Sam Hurd said Friday that his client had never sold drugs to other NFL players, hoping to put any rumors to rest as the wide receiver without a team prepares to fight federal drug charges.

Fans can finally let out a sigh of relief after threats of a “nuclear winter,” as commissioner David Stern called it, which would have led to an entire season of exploring other sports in the absence of the NBA.

DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — As Richard Hamilton and the Chicago Bulls put the finishing touches on a contract, Derrick Rose couldn't stop beaming Wednesday night.

The Harvey Colts Jr. Football and Cheer Association has been through a lot this year.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are still reeling a day after their overtime loss in Denver.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Kahlil Bell understands the Chicago Bears are in a difficult spot.

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The last time the Oakland Raiders faced Devin Hester and the Chicago Bears, former coach Lane Kiffin memorably promised to challenge the NFL's most dangerous returner and did not pay the price for doing so.

CHICAGO (AP) — Bears quarterback Jay Cutler will have surgery Wednesday to repair the fractured thumb on his right throwing hand and the team is hoping he will be able to return before the end of the regular season.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — This time, Jay Cutler and Philip Rivers had little to say.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are approaching Sunday's showdown with the Detroit Lions uncertain over the status of at least one of their stars.