1999: Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Walter Payton died of bile duct cancer and liver failure at age 45. “The last 12 months have been extremely tough on me and my family. … Our greatest thanks goes out ...

Week 8 of the 1985 season brought another showcase from a future Super Bowl team. The Chicago Bears hosted the 4–3 Minnesota ...

Payton Mannie is a Reporter and Anchor for FOX8 Sports, based in High Point, North Carolina. Payton Mannie joined the FOX8 Sports team in May 2025. Before coming to FOX8, she began her career as a ...

1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2. 1916 — Georgia Tech, coached by John Heisman, beats Cumberland 222-0 in the most lopsided college football ...

Derrick Henry making some type of history has become an almost weekly ritual over the past two seasons. The Baltimore Ravens' Pro Bowl running back continued to make history Sunday when he tied Walter ...

Roots of Fight honors Walter Payton with a fleece hoodie that blends Chicago Bears pride and everyday style, now marked down for a limited time. If you’re from the Windy City and a Chicago Bears fan, ...

Pamela Smith-Payton, who will be featured by Influential Women in 2025, is a passionate community service advocate, seasoned nonprofit leader, and program director whose career is defined by her ...

FARGO — One thing about North Dakota State this season: the Bison have taken the other team’s best punting shots. The first four opponents had guys who could boot at an all-pro NFL level. Like boom ...

It was ironic that the Chicago Bears chose to honor their 1985 Super Bowl championship team during the Week 1 "Monday Night Football" game at Soldier Field against the Minnesota Vikings. The 1985 ...

Football season is underway. Autumn is here, the days are getting shorter - a perfect time to look back on some of the football cards of past greats. A good start is three cards from Hall of Fame ...