Sports Stories from December 29, 2017 (Change date)
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Foul trouble hurts West Aurora in loss to CurieDec 29, 2017 12:00 am - PONTIAC - West Aurora could ill afford to have its two most seminal players sitting on the pines with foul issues. But Camron Donatlan and Jared Crutcher were forced to ...
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Elgin handles Wauconda for consolation title at MarengoDec 29, 2017 12:00 am - After a heartbreaking loss to open the E.C. Nichols Holiday Tournament in Marengo that dropped its record to 1-8 the Elgin boys basketball has suddenly found the secret ...
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Burlington Central, Aurora Christian will play for titlesDec 29, 2017 12:00 am - Patrick Mayfield hit for 23 points and Zach Schutta added 16 as the Burlington Central boys basketball team defeated Streator 67-43 Friday night to advance to the champi...
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Lemont denies Mundelein in semifinals at DeKalbDec 29, 2017 12:00 am - Mundelein's boys basketball team was looking Friday night to continue its hot start in DeKalb's Chuck Dayton Holiday Classic and earn a championship-game berth. The Must...
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Tough small-school field hands CLA two more setbacksDec 29, 2017 12:00 am - In creating his holiday tournament a couple of years ago, Christian Liberty boys basketball coach and athletic director Jed Bennett wanted to devise a showcase for mostl...
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Solimene, St. Viator edge Wheeling for Blenner titleDec 29, 2017 12:00 am - St. Viator's girls basketball team topped Wheeling 41-35 on Friday in the championship game of the Blenner Holiday Classic hosted by the Lions. Senior Olivia Solimene pa...
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Hampshire tops Dundee-Crown to claim Komaromy consolation titleDec 29, 2017 12:00 am - The Hampshire girls basketball team concluded a successful run Friday at the 35th Annual Komaromy Charger Classic at Dundee-Crown, one the Whip-Purs hope carries positiv...
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New coach or not, Chicago Bears' defense has solid foundation for next yearDec 29, 2017 12:00 am - If, as expected, head coach John Fox and his staff are fired after Sunday's season finale against the Vikings in Minnesota, the next Bears coach is going to inherit an i...
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Energy's missing as Fremd falls to Glenbrook SouthDec 29, 2017 12:00 am - Fremd suffered a New Year's Day hangover a few days early at the 40th annual Wheeling Hardwood Classic. Fremd did recover to pull within 1 late in the game, only to fall...
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AP source: Ex-Cubs closer Wade Davis, Rockies agree to 3-year dealDec 29, 2017 12:00 am - DENVER - The Colorado Rockies added a significant piece to what's becoming a formidable and high-priced bullpen by agreeing to a three-year, $52 million contract with Al...