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As the Chicago Bears prepared to take on the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game on Sunday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson challenged Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to a friendly wager on the game.

The Rams' resiliency will prove invaluable against Seattle and New England when they win Super Bowl LX for their second championship in five years.

Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker, left, breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Chicago. Credit: AP/Jeff Roberson

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a franchise built on three things. Stability, defense, and a knack for identifying young coaching talent before the rest of the world catches on. For the first time in

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 prepares to take the snap during the first quarter quarter against the Chicago Bears in an NFC Divisional Round playoff game at Soldier Field, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

CHICAGO, IL. Before the Los Angeles Rams took on the Chicago Bears, I put forth five predictions for the contest. Let's see how the Rams did. 1. Matthew Staffor

James Harden reminded everyone Monday afternoon why you never count him out, pouring in 36 points with seven rebounds and nine assists as the Clippers gutted out a 110-106 win over Washington to keep their incredible run going.