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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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As the MLB Winter Meetings begin this week, the Cubs may be targeting Shohei Ohtani, who is entering free agency after spending his first six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

Cubs | Cubs appear to be falling behind in pursuit of Ohtani

The first day of MLB's winter meetings were fairly quiet, as teams wait to see what will happen with free agent Shohei Ohtani. A decision could be imminent, but most insiders think the Dodgers lead the race with the Cubs falling behind.
Cubs president Jed Hoyer shot down a report that the team is no longer in the running for prized free agent Shohei Ohtani.

Cubs | Hoyer denies report Cubs are out on Ohtani

President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer shot down a report Tuesday claiming the Cubs are no longer in the running to sign free-agent superstar Shohei Ohtani. "I don't know where that came from," Hoyer said.
Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards has notched double-digit tackles in three straight games and snared interceptions the last two games.

Bears | Edwards sparking defensive improvement from Bears

Sparked by Lakes High School graduate T.J. Edwards at linebacker, the Bears have seen significant improvement on defense.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said he’s focused on the next game, not his job security with the team.

Bears | Eberflus focused on job ahead, not job security with Bears

Bears coach Matt Eberflus said he's taking things one game at a time instead of worrying about his job security.
Blackhawks forward Lukas Reichel, left,has struggled so far this season.
Blackhawks | Blackhawks trying to push Reichel past slow start
After sitting one game as a healthy scratch, forward Lukas Reichel returns to the Blackhawks lineup. Coach Luke Richardson talks about what he wants to see from the talented forward.
Chicago Bulls’ Cody White (0) claps during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Chicago. Chicago won 124-118. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Columns | Following Donovan's preseason strategy pays off for Bulls
After winning two in a row for the first time this season, the Bulls have a chance to keep the good times rolling Wednesday when they host Charlotte. During the last two games, they've found success while following coach Billy Donovan's preseason formula, while Coby White has been playing well.
Prospect’s Frankie Poshnjari, right, and Buffalo Grove’s Luke Anam-Ndu battle for the ball during the Knights’ win last week. Prospect checks in at No. 7 in this week’s Daily Herald Top 20.
Boys' Basketball | Boys basketball / Top 20
Downers Grove North, Benet and Warren are the top three teams in the Daily Herald's boys basketball rankings.
Anthony Beauvillier, center, was traded last week from Vancouver to the Blackhawks.
Blackhawks | Beauvillier excited to join Blackhawks
Anthony Beauvillier is excited to see what he can do in top-line role with Blackhawks.
The White Sox signed starting pitcher Erick Fedde, who played in Korea last season after spending time with the Washington Nationals.
White Sox | White Sox add Fedde to starting rotation
Erick Fedde, who had a solid year in Korea after six subpar seasons with the Nationals, is signing a two-year, $15 million contract with the White Sox. The deal is pending a physical.
Fremd's Sophia McMillan (1) sinks a 3-point shot during Tuesday's girls basketball game against Hersey in Palatine.
Girls' Basketball | Girls basketball / Top 20
Fremd, Maine South and Batavia occupy the top three spots in this week's Daily Herald's girls basketball rankings.
Should Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) and one-loss Ohio State been in the College Football Playoff instead of Alabama?
Columns | It's a championship time of year in so many ways
I've got a few miscellaneous thoughts. Some people say those are my best thoughts, the miscellaneous kind.
Illinois’ Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) shoots between Florida Atlantic’s Bryan Greenlee (4) and Giancarlo Rosado, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)
College Sports | Illinois beats Florida Atlantic in Jimmy V Classic
Illinois' men's basketball team beat Florida Atlantic 98-89 in the Jimmy V Classic.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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