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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

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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.
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.
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.
Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord announced Monday he’s entering the transfer portal.
College Sports | Buckeyes' McCord tops of portal players as 30-day window opens
Ohio State's Kyle McCord led a parade of players into the transfer portal on Monday.
Florida State coach Mike Norvell watches during the second half of his team's victory over Louisville.
College Sports | With expansion coming, good riddance to the 4-team playoff
There will be plenty to miss when college football undergoes several changes next year, but not the four-team playoff.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is one of four finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
College Sports | Daniels, Harrison Jr., Nix, Penix Jr. named Heisman finalists
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. named Heisman finalists.
Arizona guard KJ Lewis dunks during the second half of Saturday’s win over Colgate.
College Sports | Arizona rises to No. 1 in men's basketball poll
Arizona took over the top spot in the latest AP men's basketball poll.
South Carolina’s Te-Hina Paopao (0) attempts a shot ahead of Duke’s Taina Mair during Sunday’s game.
College Sports | South Carolina stays atop women's basketball poll
While South Carolina stayed atop the latest AP women's basketball poll, UConn fell to its worst ranking in 30 years.
Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com Crews take down the last few support beams of the Arlington Park grandstand on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 in Arlington Heights.
Columns | Jim O'Donnell: If the Bears abandon Arlington, what about the Cubs and an alternative Wrigley Field?
In the grand scheme, the Cubs would continue to play the majority of their games at Wrigley Field Classic and transfer a lesser number to a new Wrigley Field Northwest.
Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) runs up field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Bears | Five first-year Bears players to watch during the final five games of the season
The Bears drafted Roschon Johnson in the fourth round. He's valuable as an all-around football player, both at running back and on special teams.
Prep Wrestling | Barrington shines at Grant after heart-breaking week
The Barrington wrestling team had a lot on their minds Saturday when they returned to action at the Grant triple-dual meet after losing long-time coach Tim Dunn to a sudden heart attack earlier in the week. Dunn passed away Thursday before the Broncos' scheduled meet at Schaumburg while their meet on Friday at Palatine was also postponed. Dunn had coached all levels of wrestling at Barrington since 1988, including being its head coach from 1998 to 2007.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus poses for a photo in 1973. According to a statement released by the team, Butkus’ family confirmed that he died in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, Calif. He was 80.
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