Steve von Horn
Newsdesk contributor
I love sports. I can certainly be more creative and articulate in expressing my love for sports than that, but it will show through more in my writing than in any abstract blurb I could offer here. Just know that when it comes to the Chicago Bears, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago White Sox and Wisconsin Badgers, I am at least as big of a fan as you are. I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and Marquette University Law School, and I currently reside in Madison, WI. When not watching or analyzing sports, I am probably spending time with my beautiful wife and helping to teach our precious baby daughter how to talk (check) crawl (check) walk (pending). You can find me on SB Nation's Milwaukee Bucks blog (Brew Hoop), SB Nation's Midwest News Desk (SB Nation Chicago, St. Louis and Denver), and SB Nation Chicago.
Bears to interview Mike McCoy on Sunday
Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery will interview Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy on Sunday, as part of a busy weekend for the hot head coaching candidate.
Notre Dame received commitment from 4-star RB
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team received a verbal commitment from 5'9, 192-pound running back and four-star recruit Tarean Folston on Wednesday.
Bears CB Charles Tillman talks Love Smith firing
Chicago Bears Pro Bowl cornerback Charles Tillman expressed his thoughts about the decision to fire Lovie Smith earlier this week.
Taj Gibson fills in for Joakim Noah as Bulls win
The Chicago Bulls (17-13) needed Taj Gibson to step up on Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic with Joakim Noah (flu) out, and Gibson delivered with a big performance.
Will Packers delay interview of Tom Clements?
The Green Bay Packers have granted the Chicago Bears permission to interview offensive coordinator Tom Clements for Chicago's head coaching job, but the Packers have the right to delay the interview until their season is finished. Will they do it?
Phil Jackson reportedly Nets' top coaching target
The Brooklyn Nets are in the market for a new head coach, and they are reportedly pursuing 11-time NBA champion Phil Jackson as their top candidate.
Matt Forte back at practice, Lovie gets optimistic
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte returned to the practice field on Thursday, and head coach Lovie Smith sounded optimistic that Forte would suit up on Sunday vs. the Lions.
Briggs, Bears looking to step up for Lovie Smith
Lance Briggs plans to play hard against the Detroit Lions, not just to get the win and keep playoff hopes alive, but to protect his relationship with head coach Lovie Smith.
Henry Melton reflects on Pro Bowl selection
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton was recently named to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, which should help him in contract negotiations with the team.
Calvin Johnson needs 108 yards receiving for 2,000
Detroit Lions star wide receiver Calvin Johnson needs 108 receiving yards in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears to reach 2,000 yards on the season and further advance his record-setting campaign.