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Thursday, February 27, 2020

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) tries to get around Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith (2) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Blackhawks | Kubalik records hat trick, Chicago rallies past Tampa Bay

Dominik Kubalik recorded a hat trick with three goals in the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks rallied past the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2
In Robin Lehner’s first interview as a member of the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, the former Blackhawks goalie expressed frustrations with how he was utilized at times in Chicago.

Blackhawks | Former goalie Lehner says Blackhawks didn't give him fair shot

In Robin Lehner's first interview as a member of the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, the former Blackhawks goalie expressed frustrations with how he was utilized at times in Chicago.
The Bears new coaches aren’t going to make the old quarterbacks, offensive linemen and tight ends better football players. They may get a little more production out of them, but coaching changes aren’t going to make the NFL’s 29th ranked offense in 2019 a playoff caliber group in 2020 without a bunch of new and better talent.

Columns | Arkush: Coaching changes won't be enough to jumpstart Bears offense

The Bears new coaches aren't going to make the old quarterbacks, offensive linemen and tight ends better football players. They may get a little more production out of them, but coaching changes aren't going to make the NFL's 29th ranked offense in 2019 a playoff caliber group in 2020 without a bunch of new and better talent.
Illinois center Kofi Cockburn, center, reacts as he dunks against Northwestern guard Pat Spencer, left, and forward Robbie Beran during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

College Sports | Griffin scores career-high 24 as Illini beat Northwestern

Alan Griffin set career highs with 24 points and six 3-pointers, Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 and Illinois beat struggling Northwestern 74-66
A three-year starter in the SEC West who led Georgia to three conference title games and a national championship berth, Jake Fromm, in many ways, is the antithesis of Bears QB Mitch Trubisky.
Bears | Why Georgia QB may be Day 2 draft target for Bears
A three-year starter in the SEC West who led Georgia to three conference title games and a national championship berth, Jake Fromm, in many ways, is the antithesis of Bears QB Mitch Trubisky.
Chicago Bulls’ Lauri Markkanen has been out since Jan. 24 due to a stress reaction in his pelvis. After practice on Thursday, he was out on the floor doing some shooting and drills with a couple of coaches.
Bulls | Markkanen returns to working out
Lauri Markkanen was back on the floor after Thursday's practice doing some shooting drills. Coach Jim Boylen suggested Markkanen might try practicing soon. He's been out since Jan. 24 with a stress reaction in his pelvis.
Columns | Area golfers off to strong start at Honda Classic
It's been quite a while -- at least five years -- since the Chicago area had three card-carrying members of the PGA Tour and even longer since three played in the same PGA Tour stop. That made Thursday's first round of the Honda Classic a milestone event. Kevin Streelman, Luke Donald and Doug Ghim were all in the field at PGA National in the first stop on the four-tournament Florida swing.
Cubs | Cubs reliever Brad Wieck has surgery for heart flutter
Chicago Cubs reliever Brad Wieck had surgery this week for an abnormal heart flutter and is out indefinitely
MLB | Healthy again, Cubs' Souza Jr. aiming for regular OF role
MESA, Ariz. -- Steven Souza Jr. played in his third spring training game Wednesday, trying to make the most of an opportunity for quality playing time in the outfield for the Chicago Cubs this season. To make it to opening day healthy -- a given for most players -- would be a bigger deal for Souza, given that he hasn't been able to do so in each of the past two years.
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) smiles before taking batting practice during spring training baseball practice, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)
MLB | Astros, 'Field of Dreams' game highlight 2020 MLB schedule
José Altuve and the Houston Astros visit Oakland on March 30 in one of the most intriguing dates on the major league calendar this year
Rivers Casino in Des Plaines has begun 24/7 operations, and expects to be ready to open its sportsbook next month, officials from parent company Churchill Downs said Thursday.
News | Rivers expects sportsbook tipoff in time for March Madness
The Rivers Casino in Des Plaines recently launched 24/7 operations and hopes to be taking bets on sports as soon as the NCAA March Madness tournament, its CEO told investors in an earnings call Thursday.
Girls' Basketball | Associated Press Class 1A/2A All-State girls basketball teams
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Prairie Ridge’s Gabriella Riley performs on balance beam at the state girls gymnastics championships at Palatine High School on Saturday.
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Huntley’s David Ferrante celebrates a win against Barrington’s Luke Rasmussen in the title bout at 170 pounds in Class 3A of the State Final Tournament in Individual Wrestling on Saturday at State Farm Center on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign.
Saturday at the State Final Tournament in Individual Wrestling
Glenbard East’s Kali Kartheiser on uneven parallel bars at the state girls gymnastics championships at Palatine High School on Saturday.
Saturday at the IHSA state gymnastics finals
Mundelein teammates Emma Hallin, Elle Mishler, Emily Weiss and Audrey Kafka reacts in their own way as Amanda Meunch performs on balance beam at the state girls gymnastics preliminaries at Palatine High School on Friday, February 21.
Friday at the state girls gymnastics finals
Wheaton Warrenville South’s Aidan Waszak, left, faces off against Neuqua Valley’s Reese Martin in a Class 3A 126-pound match during the State Final Tournament in Individual Wrestling on Friday at State Farm Center on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign.
Friday at the State Final Tournament in Individual Wrestling
Fremd players including Ruthie Montella (5) celebrate their team’s 57-56 victory over Hersey during the Mid-Suburban League girls basketball championship game in Palatine Wednesday.
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