Vining Inducted Into Louisiana Sports HOF

In 24 seasons, Vining won 401 games (4th most in state history) and led ULM to seven Southland Conference regular season championships, seven conference tournament championships, seven NCAA Division I tournaments and one NIT appearance.   Full Story

What were the Chicago Bears saying in the locker room after a 31-7 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens? Here are some of the comments made by the likes of Jay Cutler, Zack Bowman and Matt Forte.   Full Story

The Patriots top wide receiver is the center of controversy over his effort, or lack thereof.   Full Story

Tom Brady may not have thrown for 300 yards and Randy Moss may have had only one catch, but the Patriots continued their winning ways at home. A win is a win according to their coach, and winning is the only path to the playoffs.   Full Story

Turnovers are a big part of the game, and for the Carolina Panthers, they're starting to come at the right time. Panthers DB Chris Harris (pictured) has more to say on how those affect his team.   Full Story

Scout.com's Ed Thompson points out the players who dug a little bit deeper during the final 15 minutes of Sunday's games to shut the door on their opponents.   Full Story

In this exclusive audio feature at BearReport.com, take a listen to what Chicago Bears strong safety Kevin Payne had to say in the Soldier Field locker room after a 17-9 victory over the Rams.   Full Story

While the Chicago Bears are far from thrilled these days at 4-6, the players in the locker room have not lost focus on what is truly important in life. Turkey Day is always a good time to remember.   Full Story

What did we learn about the Chicago Bears after a 30-6 W over Derek Anderson and the pitiful Browns at Soldier Field? Start with these five observations made straight from the press box.   Full Story

Kevin Payne was supposed to take over as a strong safety full time, but he got a lot of action Monday at free safety with sixth rounder Al Afalava starting at SS. And will Tommie Harris ever be healthy again? Bear Report had a front-row seat at Chicago Bears training camp and made these observations ...   Full Story

Former University of Louisiana at Monroe quarterback Doug Pederson’s move into the NFL coaching ranks came complete with a hometown touch.   Full Story

ULM product Jim Miller, who made his major league debut for the Baltimore Orioles in 2008, is pitching well enough this season to make his return to a big league bullpen.   Full Story

No matter what happens with the Chicago Bears in '09, it's going to be a different story at safety. Mike Brown is now a Chief, and it will be up to the likes of Craig Steltz and Corey Graham to fill his shoes. In Part V of a five-part series, we take a closer look at both the free and strong safety positions.   Full Story

The final round of Canadian Football League cuts was unkind to ULM products. Updates on the status of Kinsmon Lancaster, Brandon Guillory, Darius Battles, and Steven Jyles inside.   Full Story

The Chicago Bears are going to look different in the secondary this year. Mike Brown, a one-time Pro Bowl selection and the unquestioned leader defensively for quite a while, is no longer suiting up at safety. Brown found a home on Wednesday, signing a one-year deal with the Chiefs.   Full Story

The Chicago Bears are once again retooling at the safeties, but Kevin Payne appears to have found a home at the strong spot. What is it like with Mike Brown absent? How does he feel about DBs coach Jon Hoke? Read what Payne told Bear Report after OTAs Wednesday in this exclusive interview.   Full Story

Green enjoyed one of the top pitching seasons in ULM history in 2005 when he finished 10-2 with a 2.65 ERA. Get inside WarhawkNation.com to find out where the former ULM Ace is taking his skills.   Full Story

The Arizona Diamondbacks have outrighted outfielder Alex Romero off of their 40-man roster and assigned him to Triple-A Reno. He will need to clear waivers before he can report to minor league camp. The club also released five minor league pitchers last week.   Full Story

Just because the Chicago Bears signed both Josh Bullocks and Glenn Earl in free agency, the problem at safety is far from solved. Al Afalava, a starter for four years at Oregon State, has an official visit with the Bears scheduled for Mar. 31. The former Beaver could be a name to remember on Day 2.   Full Story

The Chicago Bears can probably cross safety off their list of needs in the NFL Draft, having signed Josh Bullocks and Glenn Earl. Cut by the Texans, Earl has been out of the game for about two years due to injury. But can he play? Charlie Bernstein of BattleRedNation.com offers his insider's take.   Full Story

The Chicago Bears made a move to shore up the safety position Wednesday, signing Josh Bullocks away from the Saints for an economical one-year deal. Will he be a good fit in the Cover 2 and soften the blow of Mike Brown's departure? Doug Farrar of Football Outsiders offers his insider's take.   Full Story

We all know the Chicago Bears require a complete overhaul at the receiver positions, but what if they don't get a shot at a stud like Jeremy Maclin early? Taurus Johnson is an under-the-radar wideout the team liked at the East-West Shrine Game, so Larry Weisbaum of USFNation.com lends his knowledge.   Full Story

Maybe Devin Hester will turn into a No. 1 target for the Chicago Bears after all, but it is never going to happen unless he gets some help on the opposite side of the formation. Bear Report has uncovered another receiver team officials liked at the Senior Bowl in Mobile. Who is he? Find out inside ...   Full Story

The Chicago Bears need a playmaking receiver, and the two premier free agents available are T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Antonio Bryant. But which one of them would prove to be the better fit in the Windy City? Bear Report again goes to the tale of the tape to make a decision. Do you agree?   Full Story

The Mets overpaid for Oliver Perez, writes Tyler Hissey.   Full Story