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“I wouldn’t say nerves,” said Jones, speaking for himself and perhaps for the team as well. “There’s expectation, of course. There’s expectation in all sports, no matter what position you’re in. I obviously put a lot of expectation on myself as well. Whatever the fans, the organization or the media is putting on me, I’m putting just as much or even more.”

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos (2) makes a field goal in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. The Bears beat the Raiders 20-9. (Jose M. Osorio/ Chicago Tribune) (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

It is absolutely a common and often beneficial practice to “run information past sources” before publishing a story. And while the obsequious tone of the email is off-putting, some of it is clearly joking, and the rest can be chalked up to source-building. But sending a full draft to a source before your employer, and framing it all as fair game? That is far beyond normal practice, and a revealing look at how NFL scoops are driven by front offices.

Revolution cans — including Hazy Pitch — note the beers are “proudly brewed only in Chicago using pure Lake Michigan water.” That was a key selling point to the Fire, which is changing its craft beer marketing rights, previously been held by Lagunitas and Goose Island, for the first time in five years, said Kyle Sheldon, the team’s senior vice president of marketing. The Fire will continue to have Heineken as its major beer sponsor, he said.

Some Sox fans will never accept La Russa for various reasons, including his old school attitude towards analytics, DUI arrests, handling of the bullpen, personality or, most of all, his age. But he grew on some moderates this year, maybe for keeping the Sox together in spite of key injuries being honest about his concerns for Rodón’s sore arm or for always having José Abreu’s back when he was hit by pitches.

“In the first quarter, we had some jitters and we were moving a little too fast and weren’t in the right place or communicating,” Sky coach James Wade said. “We didn’t panic and by the time we got to the end of the first quarter, I thought we were executing the game plan at a better rate.”

Colliton said about Murphy and McCabe, who quickly have shown chemistry: “They’re both physical, hard to play against, defensive defensemen. They know their value to the team, they take pride in doing those things without the puck, defending and playing against top players. Not everyone wants to do it. Not everyone is satisfied with that role, even though it’s so important.”

I’m honestly a little stunned some have suggested Fields is a game manager. I wouldn’t look at him and his skill set and put him in that box. The Bears have to play to the strength of their roster, and as I’ve said previously, I think a lot of folks overrated their wide receivers after you get past Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney. Some people talked up the speed the Bears added at the position, but Marquise Goodwin and Damiere Byrd have not been consistent performers throughout their careers. The same goes for Breshad Perriman, who has yet to be active. The Bears have issues on the offensive line, so if they lean more on their tight ends, they can help out the line, improve the running game and protect the quarterback. Fields hasn’t had to throw much the last two weeks — both wins. He attempted 17 passes against the Detroit Lions and 20 against the Las Vegas Raiders. He will develop with playing time and get better at everything. He has made strides in pure passing situations. Look at the third-and-12 throw he made across the middle of the field midway through the fourth quarter Sunday. It required patience and he had to throw a dart. He delivered.

The Brewers surged ahead again in the fifth, this time on Rowdy Tellez’s second two-run homer of the series. His first, back in the seventh inning of Game 1, had produced the Brewers’ only runs of the series until Tuesday. This one off Huascar Ynoa was a massive shot, plopping into the fountain beyond the center-field wall.

“You just kind of think through the season you had and then you look at the guys out on the field that are cheering in front of you, and I mean, for me, I wanted that feeling,” Rodón said. “That’s why I just sat there and watched, just for a little extra motivation and let that sit there for me.”