Bears eliminated from playoff contention by Terry Bradshaw and Jimmy Johnson
Despite beating the Detroit Lions and keeping their playoff hopes alive pending the outcome of the Vikings-Packers game, the Chicago Bears were officially eliminated from the postseason by the crew of FOX NFL Sunday.
Chicago Bears Bingo — Week 17, 2012 (Lions)
Play along as the Bears take on the Lions in a game they have to win, despite the fact they started the season 7-1 and really should've locked up a playoff spot months ago.
Cubs issue commemorative ‘Year in Review’ empty box filled with great moments from 2012
"We wanted to catch all the special moments of this season, and put them in one commemorative gift," said Cubs executive Crane Kenney. "So, we're giving our season ticket holders this empty box."
‘I bet the Packers are going to tank just to screw the Bears!’ says...
"The one time I find myself rooting for Green Bay, I know they're going to tank against the Vikings Sunday just to screw the Bears," said Emmert, blissfully ignorant to the fact that a Packers win in Minneapolis solidifies a first-round bye for Green Bay.
‘Ending the lockout’ doesn’t make Gary Bettman’s list of New Year’s resolutions
"Oh, I plan to be a lot more diligent with the Rogaine," said Bettman, who suffers from male pattern baldness. "I also want to spend more time watching basketball, hope to lose 10 pounds and no matter what happens -- I will nap at least five hours a day in 2013."
It turns out Mayans only predicted end of Chicago sports in 2012
Most people disagree on the cause of this change to mediocrity in Chicago sports. Some are blaming the Mayan calendar, while many cite Lovie Smith for the lack of success around Chicago.
Carl Weathers NFL Power Rankings — Week 16, 2012
Carl Weathers, master thespian and former Oakland Raider, watches every NFL game from his man cave to compile his weekly Power Rankings exclusively for Heckler readers. Despite playing in only 8 NFL games, he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980.
