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Halas Intrigue podcast: Picking a Vikings-Bears winner

And is the recent success of the Justin Fields-DJ Moore tandem for real?

By Sun-Times staff

The Bears’ DJ Moore and Justin Fields. — Can the Bears’ DJ Moore and Justin Fields stay on a positive streak?

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Justin Fields and DJ Moore’s success and predict the winner of Sunday’s game at Soldier Field.

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The Chicago native and veteran sports bettor supplies selections to members of his handicapping service. At some point in 2022, Murges lost his sense of smell. Afternoon fatigue became commonplace.

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Chicago Fire

While Fire honor past, their present needs work

Before their game Saturday night at Soldier Field against Atlanta United, the Fire will induct former goalkeeper Zach Thornton into the Ring of Fire, and then try to recover from a 4-0 loss to Real Salt Lake.

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Diamond DeShields, Lexie Brown and Azurá Stevens dance after a parade and as they head to a rally at Pritzker Pavilion to celebrate the Chicago Sky’s WNBA Championship title.

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