Sports Stories from December 16, 2025 (Change date)
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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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O’Donnell: In new stadium derby, humbled Browns have a big lead over the BearsDec 16, 2025 11:42 am - AT CRISPLY COLD SOLDIER FIELD, what transpired Sunday could best be described as “no contest.” Not ready for “Prime” time, rookie QB Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Bro...
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