Austin Sims

[Jeff Gluck @jeff_gluck]

Chase Elliott comments on why he removed himself from Most Popular Driver contention and how he looks back at this run for him:

[Jarrett Payton @paytonsun]

It’s with a heavy heart that I’m sharing the Ditka family has announced the passing of Mike Ditka this morning.
Da Coach. Hall of Famer. The heartbeat of the ’85 Bears and a Super Bowl champion. Chicago won’t be the same.
Prayers to Diana and the family.
RIP, Coach. 🐻⬇️

Here’s a statement from the family:

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka. While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family. Mike will be missed beyond measure and remembered forever.
With love and gratitude, The Ditka Family

[Bob Pockrass @bobpockrass]

William Byron said prior to practice and qualifying Saturday that they needed to have the balance better rolling off the truck and fewer questions going into Sunday. He's starting second today (race coverage begins 2p ET on FS1). @NASCARONFOX

[Austin Sims @65Sims]

@CFCDaily So

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Saquon Barkley on Tuesday, Zack Baun on Wednesday.

[Ian Rapoport @RapSheet]

Not placing Alex Highsmith on IR was a good outcome.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

49ers first-round pick Ricky Pearsall was shot today in San Francisco, as @DionLimTV reported.

[Ian Rapoport @RapSheet]

👀

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

A twist in Las Vegas: Kliff Kingsbury has withdrawn himself from consideration for the offensive coordinator job of the Raiders, per his agent @ErikBurkhardt.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Falcons interviewed Bills’ Interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coach opening.

[Ian Rapoport @RapSheet]

A legend passes away.

[Ian Rapoport @RapSheet]

Update on #Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams: He resigned this morning.

[Ian Rapoport @RapSheet]

A statement from the #Bears is forthcoming.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Trade is now agreed to, per sources:

🏈Dolphins get Pro Bowl CB Jalen Ramsey.

🏈Rams get 2023 third-round pick (No. 77) and TE Hunter Long.

Trade will be processed Wednesday, when league year begins.

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

Damar Hamlin's breathing tube was removed this morning and he can now breathe fully on his own, per @ShamsCharania

[Tennessee Football @Vol_Football]

Thank you @henhook2 🙏

#VFL

[Field Yates @FieldYates]

BREAKING: The Bears are trading for Steelers WR Chase Claypool, per source.

[Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate]

Trade: The #Steelers are trading WR Chase Claypool to the #Bears, per @FieldYates. Wheelin and dealin.

[Tennessee Football @Vol_Football]

wonder how many times this gets watched today... 🍊

#GBO 🍊