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WED, 12/19/2018

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

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Daniel Carcillo said watching a replay of Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford go crashing into the goal post made his “heart hurt.” Since retiring in 2015, Carcillo has been an outspoken advocate for current and former players who suffer brain injuries. Said Carcillo: “I just hope (Crawford) gets the right diagnosis and care.”

Blackhawks | Former teammate and friend Carcillo hopes Blackhawks' Crawford gets proper care for latest concussion

Daniel Carcillo said watching a replay of Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford go crashing into the goal post made his "heart hurt." Since retiring in 2015, Carcillo has been an outspoken advocate for current and former players who suffer brain injuries. Said Carcillo: "I just hope (Crawford) gets the right diagnosis and care."
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Henri Jokiharju, of Finland, is seen against the Columbus Blue Jackets during a preseason NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Blackhawks | Chicago Blackhawks' Jokiharju to miss at least 8 games while playing for Finland

With the Stanley Cup playoffs all but out of reach, the Chicago Blackhawks decided to take the long view Tuesday by loaning defenseman Henri Jokiharju to the Finnish national team so he could play in the IIHF World Junior Championship in Vancouver.
Two weeks into Jim Boylen’s coaching tenure, the Bulls have gone 2-5 and are posting some of the worst numbers in the NBA. Have they gotten any better since the coaching change?

Bulls | Bulls have gotten slower under Boylen. Are they any better?

Two weeks into Jim Boylen's coaching tenure, the Bulls have gone 2-5 and are posting some of the worst numbers in the NBA. Have they gotten any better since the coaching change?
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Daniel Descalso follows through on his swing for a 3-run homre against the White Sox during a 2017 game. The Cubs added some infield depth Tuesday when they signed the veteran Descalso to a free-agent contract.

Cubs | Cubs add infield depth with Descalso signing

The Chicago Cubs added some infield depth Tuesday when they signed veteran Daniel Descalso to a free-agent contract.
Northern Illinois wide receiver Xavier Ubosi, left, avoids a tackle by UAB safety Kyle Harrell (31) on his way to scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
College Sports | UAB crushes NIU 37-13 in Boca Raton Bowl
Missing its No. 1 cornerback, the NIU secondary gave up 373 passing yards against a UAB passing game that struggled all year in a 37-13 loss in the Boca Raton Bowl, the sixth straight bowl loss for the Huskies.
In a landmark decision Tuesday, Illinois High School Association member schools Tuesday approved Proposal 23, which will eliminate football conferences statewide beginning with the 2021 season, in favor of a dew districting format.
News | IHSA eliminating football conferences starting in 2021
In a landmark decision, Illinois High School Association member schools Tuesday approved Proposal 23, which will eliminate football conferences statewide beginning with the 2021 season.
New Orleans Saints' P.J. Williams (26) celebrates as Carolina Panthers' D.J. Moore (12) walks off the field after an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
NFL | Saints back on top of AP Pro32 poll; Chargers climb to No. 2
The New Orleans Saints are back on top of the latest AP Pro32 poll
FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 file photo Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, seen through foam bubbles, wipes his forehead prior the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium in London in London, England. Manchester United says Jose Mourinho has left the Premier League club with immediate effect. The decision was announced Tuesday Dec. 19, 2018, two days after a 3-1 loss to Liverpool left United 19 points off the top of the Premier League after 17 games.(AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File)
Pro Sports | Column: Mourinho firing doesn't fix malaise at Man United
The rot runs deep at Manchester United
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan directs his team against the Denver Nuggets in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, in Denver. The Nuggets won 109-98. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
NBA | Thunder pick up 5th-year option on Donovan's contract
The Oklahoma City Thunder have exercised their fifth-year option on coach Billy Donovan's contract
FC Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi during their La Liga soccer match between Levante UD and FC Barcelona at Ciutat de Valencia stadium in Valencia, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018.(AP Photo/Jose Miguel Fernandez de Velasco)
Pro Sports | Messi receives 5th Golden Shoe award for Europe's top scorer
Lionel Messi has received his record fifth Golden Shoe award for leading all of Europe's leagues in scoring last season
New Orleans Saints' P.J. Williams (26) celebrates as Carolina Panthers' D.J. Moore (12) walks off the field after an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
NFL | Saints keep finding ways to grind out wins, stay atop NFC
On a night when the high-powered offense was stuck in neutral, the New Orleans Saints still found a way to grind out a 12-9 win over Carolina behind their ever-improving defense.
Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph reacts to a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
NFL | League's most aggressive coach backs down at critical time
Broncos coach Vance Joseph insists not going for it on fourth-and-1 deep in Browns territory was the right move
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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