Dietz: Hawks’ Murray, now at peace, was a treasure

John Dietz: Former Blackhawks player and broadcaster Troy Murray passed away Saturday at age 63 after a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind a loving wife in Konnie, three children and a legion of former teammates, friends and fans more numerous than you can imagine.

Bears filling hole at safety with Seattle’s Bryant

High Five: Who had the area’s top prep basketball performances last week?

Bears bringing in Browns’ Bush after release of LB Edmunds

Bears bolster defensive line with reported signing of Colts’ Gallimore

Bears won’t receive compensatory picks for Cunningham hiring

Linebacker D'Marco Jackson is reportedly returning to the Bears on a two-year deal.

Bears bringing back LB Jackson on two-year deal

The Bears will be bringing back linebacker D’Marco Jackson, per multiple reports. The team reportedly signed Jackson to a two-year, $10.5 million deal.

White Sox starter Shane Smith pitches against the Washington Nationals during a game last season.

White Sox sending Smith against former team on Opening Day

The White Sox named right-hander Shane Smith the Opening Day starter Sunday. He’ll face his former team March 26 in Milwaukee.

Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith stops a shot by Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) during Sunday’s game in Dallas.

Heiskanen scores in overtime to push the Stars past the Blackhawks, 4-3

DALLAS — Defenseman Miro Heiskanen scored 22 seconds into overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Blackhawks on Sunday. Second in the Western Conference,...

Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) shoots over Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) during Sunday’s game in Sacramento, Calif.

Westbrook stacks another triple-double in Kings 126-110 win over Bulls

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Russell Westbrook had 23 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds for his NBA-record 208th career triple-double, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Bulls 12...

Illinois forward David Mirkovic competes Sunday against Maryland in College Park, Md.

David Mirkovic scores 22 points to help No. 11 Illinois to a 78-72 victory over Maryland

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — David Mirkovic had 22 points and 11 rebounds as No. 11 Illinois held off Maryland 78-72 on Sunday. The Terrapins (11-20, 4-16 Big Ten) have had a desu...

Conant graduate Mason Reiger earned the Defensive MVP award in the East-West Shrine Bowl in January.

Off the charts: Conant grad Reiger creating NFL draft buzz

Wisconsin edge Mason Reiger has been turning heads in the leadup to the NFL draft. The surge began when the Conant grad was named defensive MVP of the Shrine Bowl.