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As performance art goes, George McCaskey’s one-man show Monday afternoon will be difficult to top in 2022. Playing the role of finger-wagging corporate executive on a 59-minute video conference call with the media, McCaskey lambasted high school students for their “Fire Matt Nagy” chants at Nagy’s son’s football game, insinuated one-time All-Pro center Olin Kreutz…
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Hours after informing Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy they had been fired, Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey promised the search to replace them “will result in the best possible selections to lead the Bears to success.” McCaskey and President and CEO Ted Phillips spoke with the media for an hour Monday afternoon detailing how they…
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Giants co-owner Steve Tisch broke a two-year silence with a strong statement in the wake of GM Dave Gettleman’s dismissal on Monday. “It is an understatement to say John [Mara] and I are disappointed by the lack of success we have had on the field,” Tisch said in a statement released by the team. “We…
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The OC Health Care Agency reported 22,945 new cases of the coronavirus over the weekend, increasing the cumulative total since tracking began in the county to 397,805 as of Monday, Jan. 10. On average, the weekend totals equal about 7,648 cases per day. The county has reported at least 5,000 or more cases each day…
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Knott’s Berry Farm has launched a major renovation of a 1978 roller coaster that has been designated a historic landmark as the last operating ride of its kind in the United States and the longest standing in its original location. Montezooma’s Revenge closed on Monday, Jan. 10 to undergo a yearlong renovation that will stretch…
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A high surf advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service, warning of big waves that will be showing up along the Southern California coast starting Tuesday, Jan. 11. The advisory warns of waves in the 5- to 8-foot range at Los Angeles County and Orange County beaches, increasing the risk of rip currents…
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The Chicago Bears will be looking for their 17th head coach in the franchise’s 100-plus-year history after firing Matt Nagy on Monday. Some of the previous 16 were significantly more successful than others, but either way, the Bears never have fired a coach midseason — nice work if you can get it. Here’s a look…
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Who will be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears? Here is a list of potential candidates, in alphabetical order. Dennis Allen, Saints defensive coordinator He has done a nice job in New Orleans since 2015 after a three-year run as the Oakland Raiders head coach. Eric Bieniemy, Chiefs offensive coordinator Bieniemy interviewed with…
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Who will be the next general manager of the Chicago Bears? The franchise is hiring its fourth GM in Chairman George McCaskey’s 12th season. Here is a list of potential candidates, in alphabetical order. Morocco Brown, Colts director of college scouting A former pro scout for the Bears, Brown was director of pro personnel in…
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What now? Or, to look at it from another angle, considering the Miami Dolphins got it all backwards: Now what? Brian Flores is out as coach. General manager Chris Grier stays. That’s the reverse of the manner change should have come from any sane and rational football view — if this was in fact about…
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