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4 weeks ago
Ben Johnson, Bears look ahead after breakthrough season
“There is no building off of this,” Johnson said on Wednesday. “We go back to square one. We’re back at the bottom again. That’s really all 32 teams. If you feel otherwise, you’re probably missing the big picture.”
4 weeks ago
Kyle Tucker joins Dodgers with $240M deal, eyes LA’s third straight World Series championship
Kyle Tucker wore No. 30 for most of his career with the Houston Astros and during his lone season with the Chicago Cubs last year.
4 weeks ago
Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Wawrinka makes history
Novak Djokovic improved to 399 wins in Grand Slam matches with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Francesco Maestrelli on Thursday, making the 38-year-old, 24-time major winner just one shy of becoming the first player ever to 400.
4 weeks ago
The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford
Christian McCaffrey is the first player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award.
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Sherrone Moore is returning to court in case related to his firing as Michigan football coach
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is returning to court for the first time since being charged with vengeful acts against a woman shortly after he was fired for having a relationship with her.
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Bank of Springfield City high school basketball tournaments start Wednesday
Boys and girls basketball, cheerleading, bands, and unity.
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Dist. 186 Board honors state champion 8th grade girls basketball team
Lincoln Magnet/Ball Charter ended the season with a record of 18-2.
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Bulls’ Josh Giddey could return from strained left hamstring this week after being sidelined since Dec. 31
Feels pretty good,” Donovan said. “I think it’s just waiting to hear from the medical of what they want to do and how Josh feels. But everything that I’ve gotten from Josh in medical is that there were no setbacks and he’s doing well.”
4 weeks ago
Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox
The trade was announced after New York finalized a $126 million, three-year contract with Bo Bichette, a two-time All-Star shortstop who is moving to third base with the Mets.
4 weeks ago
Illinois’ Kylan Boswell out for a month with broken hand
“I feel terrible for Kylan,” coach Brad Underwood said Tuesday.
4 weeks ago
Record crowds witness Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Gauff and Zverev advance at Australian Open
Another day, another record crowd. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets Wednesday and the No. 3 seeds — Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev — also progressed to the third round of the Australian Open.
4 weeks ago
Caleb Williams and the Bears see bigger things in store after making strides under Ben Johnson
“To bring life, to bring joy, to bring excitement, to being a Chicago Bears fan, to be able to cheer for us,” Williams said Monday.
4 weeks ago
Jonathan Toews gets standing ovation in return to Chicago with the Winnipeg Jets
Toews waved and patted his heart as he was showered with cheers and chants of “Jonny! Jonny!” during a timeout in the first period. It was his first game at the United Center since he signed with the Jets on July 1.
4 weeks ago
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.
4 weeks ago
Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win
Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.
4 weeks ago
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.
4 weeks ago
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
The Hoosiers toppled Miami 27-21.
