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Thursday, October 18, 2018

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The Bulls’ Wendell Carter Jr. shuts down Milwaukee’s Donte DiVincenzo in a preseason game this month. In Thursday’s season-open at Philadelphia, the Bulls’ rookie gets to work against the Sixers’ 7-foot center Joel Embiid.

Bulls | Bulls rookie Carter interested to see how he stacks up with Embiid

Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg made it official: He will continue using the late preseason starting lineup in Thursday's opener at Philadelphia. That means rookie Wendell Carter Jr. will match up with Joel Embiid from the opening tip.
Chicago Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg watches his team during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bulls | What are reasonable expectations for Chicago Bulls this season?

The Chicago Bulls have been intentionally vague and noncommittal about goals for this season, which is Year 2 of the rebuild. So let's set some of our own goals for the team.
Buffalo Sabres center Zemgus Girgensons (28) and Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson battle for the puck during a game last week. Hjalmarsson knows his emotions will be running high when he faces the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center for the first time in an opposing uniform. “Chicago is always going to be a special place for me,” Hjalmarsson said.

NHL | Former Blackhawk Hjalmarsson expects emotional return to Chicago

Niklas Hjalmarsson knows his emotions will be running high when he faces the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center for the first time in an opposing uniform. "Chicago is always going to be a special place for me," Hjalmarsson said.
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches his team from the sidelines, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Bears | Chicago Bears up for the challenge vs. Patriots

Facing the New England Patriots, the NFL's premier franchise, offer the Chicago Bears an ideal opportunity to bounce back from a difficult loss.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) is tackled by Miami Dolphins cornerback Torry McTyer (24). during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)
Bears | Gabriel catching on fast with Chicago Bears
Wide receiver Taylor Gabriel is making the most of his opportunity with the Chicago Bears through five games this season.
In this Oct. 14, 2018 photo Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) walks off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. No matter how dominant Mack is, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick wanted to make one thing clear on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. He’s no L.T. Belichick says he won’t put Mack or anyone else in Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor’s class. The Patriots visit the Bears this week and that means Belichick will get an up-close look at one of the game’s top outside linebackers, assuming Mack is ready to play after injuring his ankle last week. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Bears | Belichick: Don't compare Bears' Mack to LT just yet
No matter how dominant Chicago Bears star pass rusher Khalil Mack is, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick wanted to make one thing clear
Patrick Kane, right, celebrates with defenseman Henri Jokiharju after scoring a power-play goal Saturday against St. Louis.
Blackhawks | Chicago Blackhawks on the hunt for a power (play) surge
It's been another rough start for the Chicago Blackhawks' power play, which is just 2-for-18 through five games.
Bears | Bears pass rusher Khalil Mack day to day with ankle injury
Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy says star pass rusher Khalil Mack is day to day because of an ankle injury
Ottawa Senators center Colin White (36) skates in on Blackhawks goaltender Anton Forsberg duirng a September preseason game. If there are no setbacks in goalie Corey Crawford’s return — the Hawks will likely place Forsberg on waivers.
Blackhawks | Blackhawks must make roster move if Crawford plays
If Corey Crawford plays Thursday, it means the Blackhawks must make a roster move. John Dietz explains what is likely coming in the next few days.
Sports | Scouting report: Blackhawks vs. Coyotes
Arizona (1-4-0) has scored just 3 goals this season, getting shut out by Dallas, Anaheim and Buffalo.
FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2018, file photo, Bradie Tennell performs during the women's free figure skating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea. For the season following an Olympics, Skate America certainly is packed with top U.S. competitors. The six-event Grand Prix series begins in Everett, Washington on Friday, Oct. 19. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Sports | All current US champions to compete at Skate America
All current US champions to compete at Skate America; 6-event Grand Prix series begins Friday in Everett, Washington
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) breaks free from Denver Broncos defensive back Tramaine Brock (22) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
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Sienna Lopez of Glenbard West competes Saturday during the St. Charles East girls tennis sectional.
Lunge for our best high school sports photos of the week
Larkin’s Travis Farley celebrates with the town jug after a win over Elgin at Memorial Field in Elgin Friday night.
Larkin vs. Elgin, Week 8 football
Rolling Meadows’ Tim Szylak weaves his way through Hersey’s defense.
Rolling Meadows vs. Hersey, Week 8 football
Antioch’s Athan Kaliakmanis (7) celebrates.
Antioch vs. Lakes, Week 8 football
St. Francis’ Joe Lang breaks up a pass to IC Catholic Prep’s Ryan Malek as teammate Jalen Bates gets involved in the play in the end zone Friday in Elmhurst.
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Fremd’s Jessica Xu plays a hard shot from Palatine Thursday in a girls volleyball match at Palatine High School.
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