American football star and enduring Bears icon
Kituwah LLC has filed a Delaware lawsuit alleging Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith and associates diverted a Native American loan to repay a prior investor. The suit seeks damages and interest, saying the wind-farm project Project Exodus never materialized as promised.
Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame tight end and legendary Bears coach, has died at age 86. The announcements come from his family and from Jarrett Payton on air, with tributes highlighting his impact on the game, the Bears’ 1985 team, and his broader influence on football and popular culture.