Chicago Bears

Ex-NFL Player Admitted to ICU Weeks After Election to Hall of Fame

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Steve McMichael, the former defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears, was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) last Thursday due to a urinary tract infection. However, his condition is reportedly improving after receiving antibiotic treatment, according to Jarrett Payton, son of the iconic Chicago running back Walter Payton, and McMichael’s family. The 66-year-old McMichael is also scheduled to undergo thoracentesis, a procedure to drain fluid from his lungs. McMichael’s hospitalization comes on the heels …

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NFL Legend Dick Butkus Passes Away

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Dick Butkus, a legendary figure in the National Football League (NFL) and one of the most formidable players in the history of the sport, has passed away at the age of 80. The news of his demise was confirmed by his family in a statement released by the Bears on Thursday. Butkus, who was a native of Chicago, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Malibu, California. Butkus was a two-time All-American …

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