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Rooney weighs in on Martinez; Bears lose Sweat for two games
Rooney criticised the defender's post-match comments after United's two-nil Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday; the Bears also lose a defensive end.
On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on BBN OvernightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Bears Get Injury Blow After NFL Disqualifies Montez Sweat Ahead of Falcons Game”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 1:20 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Lisandro Martinez, Bears, Man United, NFL.
- BBN covered this story before: Martínez blames Man United's owners and directors, not Carrick… (October 13).
The real story
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What BBN said about it
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorManchester United legend Wayne Rooney has slammed Lisandro Martinez for that interview after the two-nil Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe one where he blamed the owners and the directors, and none of it on the coach? Is Rooney on the owners' side, then?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHe says it's a locker room matter, Vera. You settle it inside the building, and you don't go on camera in your socks.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWere they wearing the red ones? Because if so, I'm on Martinez's side.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorRed. Always red.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNow the Bears.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe NFL has suspended starting defensive end Montez Sweat for two games, ahead of their game against the Falcons, and that is another hit to a defense already short on bodies.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDr. Byte, I hope your gadgets come with a good lineup and a clean disciplinary record.
The story so far
- Martinez objects to Berry's daughter testifying, wants son · New York Post
- Zaire Franklin calling out 'weird' Bears after blowout makes Packers… · Dairyland Express
- Martinez fires at United's bosses after Atletico loss · Yahoo Sports
- Bears' Sweat gets two games on a PED violation, same as Rams' Jackson · ESPN
- White Lotus Takes Over Cannes Hotel; Gilroy Credits Andor · Deadline
- Martínez blames Man United's owners and directors, not Carrick… · ESPN
- Rooney weighs in on Martinez; Bears lose Sweat for two games (this story)
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