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Monday, January 20, 2020

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates his 1,000th point on an assist against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Blackhawks | Blackhawks' Kane gets 1,000th career point in win over Jets

Patrick Kane became the 90th player in NHL history to record 1,000 points in his career during a 5-2 victory over Winnipeg.
Manager David Ross is introduced on opening night of the 2020 Chicago Cubs Convention Friday at Sheraton Grand in Chicago.

Cubs | Ross blocks out negatives, locks in on Cubs winning World Series

There was a lenghty list of negative storylines at the Cubs Convention over the weekend, but David Ross wasn't buying any of them. The Chicago Cubs' new manager is only concerned with one thing this season, winning the World Series.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates after converting a first down against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.

Pro Sports | 49ers, Rolling Meadows grad Garoppolo beat Packers for Super Bowl berth

Raheem Mostert rushed for 220 yards and four touchdowns to make quarterback (and Rolling Meadows High School grad) Jimmy Garoppolo mostly a spectator, Nick Bosa harassed Aaron Rodgers from the start and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers 37-20 for the NFC championship on Sunday.
Former Bulls center and current NBC Sports Chicago studio analyst Will Perdue, right, joined Daily Herald beat writer Mike McGraw to discuss whether or not the Bulls have underachieved this season.

Bulls | Have the Bulls underachieved this season? A discussion with analyst Will Perdue

Mike McGraw invited former Bulls center and current NBC Sports Chicago studio analyst Will Perdue to discuss whether or not the Bulls have underachieved this season.
Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill during the first half of the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
NFL | Mahomes' feet, arms, lift Chiefs to Super Bowl over Titans
Patrick Mahomes tip-toed down the sideline for a game-turning touchdown, added three TD passes, and the Kansas City Chiefs made their first Super Bowl in a half-century by beating the Tennessee Titans 35-24 for the AFC championship
Blackhawks goaltender Robin Lehner (40) makes a save on Winnipeg Jets center Andrew Copp (9) during the second period Sunday at the United Center.
Blackhawks | Blackhawks' Lehner makes 36 saves in win over Winnipeg
Robin Lehner made 36 saves -- 9 of which came during a four-minute Winnipeg power play -- in backstopping the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-2 victory over the Jets at the United Center on Sunday. Alex Nylander, Erik Gustafsson, David Kampf, Brandon Saad and Dominik Kubalik scored as the Hawks ran their winning streak to five straight.
Columns | Feder: Will angry Cubs fans turn off TV and boost The Score?
If Marquee Sports Network turns out to be the disaster some critics are predicting, another broadcast partner of the Chicago Cubs stands to benefit handsomely, Robert Feder writes.
Javier Baez is introduced on opening night of the 2020 Chicago Cubs Convention Friday at Sheraton Grand in Chicago.
Cubs | Baez would be 'grateful' to spend entire career with Cubs
Javier Baez has had contract extension talks with the Chicago Cubs, but so far there is no deal in place. Still two years away from being eligible for free agency, Baez is remains hopeful a long-term deal will get done.
Bears tight end Adam Shaheen can’t field a kickoff during the 2019 loss to the Eagles. The near-nonexistent production from Bears tight ends was a monstrous detriment to the entire offense. In the offseason, the Bears desperately need someone who can at least be a blocking force and give Matt Nagy flexibility.
Bears | Why upgrading tight end position is Bears' biggest offseason need
The near-nonexistent production from Bears tight ends was a monstrous detriment to the entire offense. In the offseason, the Bears desperately need someone who can at least be a blocking force and give Matt Nagy flexibility.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) sits on the bench during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
NFL | Rodgers again falls short of another Super Bowl appearance
Aaron Rodgers again has failed to get back to the Super Bowl
Serbia's Novak Djokovic takes a drink during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
Sports | 2019 champ Djokovic eyes 5th post-30 Slam title in Australia
Novak Djokovic has a chance to become only the second man to win five Grand Slam singles titles in the professional era after turning 30
United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff reacts during her first round singles match against compatriot Venus Williams at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
Sports | 'My mission was to win': Coco tops Venus at Australian Open
Coco Gauff is just 15 but she now owns two Grand Slam victories over 39-year-old Venus Williams. Gauff moved into the second round at the Australian Open by beating Williams in straight sets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Javier Baez greets fans on opening night of the 2020 Chicago Cubs Convention Friday at Sheraton Grand in Chicago.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 15,584, Bob Finch photo: “Give Peace a Chance” and other anti-war ballads filed the cold air at Kopp Park during a sparsely attend peace rally in Prospect Heights in December of 1969. 40 people attended and the Northwest Suburban Peace Coalition of Students fore Peace called the demonstration a success.
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