Sports Stories from January 16, 2026 (Change date)
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Boys basketball: Pomis heats up, helps Hersey knock off ProspectJan 16, 2026 9:28 pm - Hersey senior guard Charlie Pomis took a hard dribble to his right, turned in the corner directly in front of visiting Prospect’s bench, faded, and drilled the jumper. No...
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Cubs honor two memorable winners, add Davis, Lester to hall of fameJan 16, 2026 9:22 pm - On opening night of the Cubs Convention, the team announced Jody Davis and Jon Lester as the two new members of the team’s hall of fame.
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Making a run for it: Bears will want rushing game to carry the load in Sunday’s playoff gameJan 16, 2026 3:59 pm - The Bears will face a tough team Sunday in their playoff game against the Rams. Los Angeles spent most of the season as a Super Bowl favorite with one of the best offenses in the NFL.
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Other than DB McCloud, Bears look healthy for Sunday’s game vs. the RamsJan 16, 2026 3:18 pm - The Chicago Bears will be relatively healthy when they host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at Soldier Field in their NFC divisional matchup.
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With Rams-Bears’ frigid forecast, what are the coldest playoff games in NFL history?Jan 16, 2026 12:41 pm - Attending Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams-Chicago Bears divisional round game at Soldier Field in Chicago won’t be for the weak. Accuweather’s evening forecast in the Windy City has a projected low temperature of two degrees with a real feel of minus-23, as well as some flurries to top it off.
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College football is chaotic, messy — and more popular than everJan 16, 2026 12:34 pm - Despite perceived “chaos” in college football, the sport has never been more popular.
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As Cubs continue getting trade calls, where does that leave Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw?Jan 16, 2026 12:26 pm - While the club doesn’t necessarily view a Nico Hoerner trade as a likely outcome, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer didn’t outright reject the possibility. And though Matt Shaw could excel in a super-utility role, Chicago’s front office is constantly looking at ways to create added value, manage payroll considerations and continue building for the future.
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Bo Bichette and New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source saysJan 16, 2026 12:17 pm - Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
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Cheese graters and Pope Leo jerseys: Bears fans get creative with their team prideJan 16, 2026 11:42 am - The Bears’ playoff run has fans celebrating in unique ways. Here is a look at a few of them.
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‘We cannot fumble this opportunity’: Arlington Heights officials say tax break bill needed to keep the Bears in IllinoisJan 16, 2026 10:12 am - Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia and other local leaders on Friday urged Illinois legislators to pass property tax break legislation to support a Bears stadium redevelopment. Without it, he warned that Illinois could lose the Bears to Indiana.