Sports Stories from December 16, 2025 (Change date)
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Bears Film Study breaks down the “avoid Garrett” game planDec 16, 2025 8:13 pm - Bears Film Study won’t find many complaints from an easy victory over Cleveland, but maybe a few concerns.
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Gracey LePage sparks Crystal Lake South defense against Grayslake NorthDec 16, 2025 7:46 pm - With Crystal Lake South struggling from 3-point range, Gracey LePage became the defensive catalyst for a team needing a spark during Tuesday’s girls basketball game again...
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Girls basketball notes: Maine South surging with balanced attack; Donovan’s big game lifts HerseyDec 16, 2025 7:16 pm - Maine South enjoyed a superb week with wins over two quality opponents in Fremd and Glenbrook South. And impressively enough, in each game, the top three scorers for the ...
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Bears’ Odunze, Burden still nursing injuriesDec 16, 2025 6:07 pm - Bears wide receivers Rome Odunze (foot) and Luther Burden III (ankle) both wouldn’t have practiced according to an estimated injury report the team sent out. Chicago didn’t practice Tuesday and held a walkthrough in preparation for Saturday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field.
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Girls basketball notes: Batavia, Geneva team up for new Christmas tournament; IC’s Hilgart reaches 1,000 pointsDec 16, 2025 5:53 pm - Whether it is on the football field, basketball/volleyball court, baseball/softball diamond, or in any other sport, Batavia and Geneva are the fiercest of rivals. Accordi...
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Breaking down the Bears’ paths to the playoffsDec 16, 2025 5:34 pm - For the first time in a while, the Bears will play meaningful football games late into the season.
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Five players the Blackhawks can lean on with Bedard outDec 16, 2025 5:27 pm - The Athletic’s Scott Powers writes about five players who can help the Blackhawks produce with Connor Bedard out due to injury.
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Cubs agree to 1-year contract with reliever Caleb ThielbarDec 16, 2025 2:42 pm - CHICAGO — The Cubs retained a key reliever on Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year contract with Caleb Thielbar. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the agreement to the...
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Boys basketball: Slow start costs Naperville Central at Bradley BourbonnaisDec 16, 2025 2:18 pm - With a challenging pair of conference games, a clash with the formidable DePaul Prep and an appearance in the State Farm Classic all coming in the next two weeks for Brad...
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IHSA football playoffs expanding by 128 teamsDec 16, 2025 1:11 pm - A proposal to expand the IHSA football playoffs by 128 teams was passed by a school-wide membership vote, 377-252 (with 96 abstentions).
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