Derek Schultz: Local sports officials exploring a bid to host the NFL Draft
In 2015, after a half-century in New York City, the NFL turned its draft into a road show.
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Pritzker ‘surprised, dismayed and very disappointed’ as Bears tout Indiana progress
The governor said his staff, legislators and Bears representatives met Wednesday for three hours to discuss legislation that might be needed for the team to build a stadium in Arlington Heights.
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The Chicago Bears, Indiana and the math behind NFL stadium deals
Professional sports experts say past NFL stadium deals might offer Indiana lawmakers a few clues to what a Lake County deal could mean for both the team and the state.
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Colts make Raimann one of the league’s highest-paid offensive linemen
Left tackle Bernhard Raimann, 27, signed a four-year contract extension after he became a stabilizing force over the past three seasons.
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Indianapolis keeping NFL Scouting Combine through at least 2026
The decision, announced by the league Thursday, will keep the five-day event in the same city where it has been held since 1987.
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Bears present potential Hammond stadium to NFL stadium committee
The Hammond site, a plat at Wolf Lake Park, was presented to the league’s stadium committee on Wednesday along with a proposal for Chicago suburb Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Las Vegas Raiders take IU’s Mendoza with No. 1 draft pick
Fernando Mendoza was among five players with close ties to the state of Indiana to be drafted in the first round Thursday night.
Illinois House approves legislation to keep Chicago Bears in state
The bill was approved in a bipartisan 72-38 vote after a series of amendments and backroom jockeying played out in the state Capitol.
Justice Department investigating NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, source says
The investigation comes amid increasing federal scrutiny of the amount of money fans are paying to watch sports on television.
Federal legislation that Braun calls ‘crazy’ is aimed at Bears and Indiana
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, say the bill would protect taxpayers from being extorted by team owners for huge subsidies. The legislation would likely face an uphill climb in the Republican-controlled Congress.
Colts bring back QB Daniel Jones, and WR Alec Pierce couldn’t be happier
Two days after Pierce — Jones’ top target — agreed to a four-year contract extension, the Colts brought back their quarterback on a two-year deal.
‘Time will tell’ on Bears deal, legislative leaders say as session wraps up
Just over 24 hours after Gov. Mike Braun signed legislation to provide public funding for a football stadium for the Chicago Bears in Hammond, legislative leaders sounded less than certain a deal would get done.
NFL salary cap hits new milestone at $301.2M as part of 40% increase over 5 years
The numbers were sent to clubs Friday, and teams must be under the salary cap by March 11, the first day of the new league year.
Indiana lawmakers set to approve stadium bill as Illinois inches closer to Bears deal
The Indiana Senate is set to vote as soon as Thursday afternoon on legislation that would authorize the financing and construction of a stadium in Hammond.
Chicago Bears say HQ, training facility would not be part of stadium deal in Indiana
Last week, the mayor of Hammond said the NFL franchise had been talking about moving “Halas Hall, everything” to Indiana.
Bears stadium bill would mean millions in tax increases, impact statement shows
The precise cost of the project is unknown at this time though the Chicago Bears have committed $2 billion and public funding could total $1 billion.
After Indiana gambit, Bears signal progress in Illinois
The back and forth comes as the team tries to advance legislation in two states without making public comments that could sour relationships or scuttle talks on either side of the border.
UPDATE: Bears zero in on Hammond site as committee prepares to vote on new stadium language
The moves come with just more than a week left in Indiana’s legislative session and as Illinois lawmakers consider legislation meant to keep the NFL team in that state.
Illinois governor says Bears’ Indiana gambit is real — and talks are moving
Gov. JB Pritzker said there is “a lot of discussion, a lot of ongoing conversation with the Bears” to try to keep the team playing in Illinois.
Adam Vinatieri, Drew Brees headline NFL Hall of Fame class missing Bill Belichick
Vinatieri was one of the most clutch kickers in NFL history and quarterback Brees made the Pro Bowl 13 times in his career.
ESPN closes deal for NFL Network, rights for RedZone
ESPN acquired NFL Network, NFL Fantasy and the rights to distribute the RedZone channel. The league will get a 10% equity stake in ESPN.
NFL Flag Championships to be played at Grand Park
The third annual NFL Flag Championships are expected to draw more than 350 youth flag football teams and thousands of spectators to Westfield.
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza officially declares for NFL Draft, could be No. 1 pick
Mendoza led Indiana to a 16-0 season and the school’s first national football championship with a 27-21 victory against the University of Miami on Monday night.
UPDATE: Key lawmaker wants Bears commitment before finalizing stadium bill
Gov. Mike Braun told IBJ on Thursday that he hopes more concrete developments regarding the Chicago Bears’ potential move to northwest Indiana could come “within 10 days or a couple weeks.”