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FRI, 2/3/2023

Friday, February 3, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Connecticut Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Chicago. UConn won 90-76. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

College Sports | Can DePaul get back to moments like this?

Once a powerhouse program, the DePaul men's basketball team is headed toward another losing season. The Blue Demons were regular participants in the NCAA Tournament from 1978-92 before falling off the March Madness map.
Chicago Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu (12) scores between Charlotte Hornets’ Gordon Hayward, left, and Mason Plumlee during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Chicago.

Bulls | Dosunmu, Drummond step up to give Bulls much-needed win

While DeMar DeRozan was named to the East all-star team, this was a night of unlikely contributors for the Bulls. Ayo Dosunmu led the way with 22 points, Coby White added 20 and Andre Drummond played a key role off the bench as the Bulls beat Charlotte 114-98.
Dallas Cowboys defender Leon Lett has the football stripped from his hand near the goal line by Buffalo Bills receiver Don Beebe during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena, California. Thirty years later, Bebee says he’s still asked about that play nearly every day.

NFL | 'I cherish the moment': 30 years later, Beebe happy to be remembered for Super Bowl play

This week marked the 30th anniversary of Super Bowl 27 and the play that still resonates for fans, when Buffalo receiver Don Beebe sprinted downfield to prevent a fumble return touchdown. Beebe, now head football coach at Aurora University, talked about being remembered for that famous play.
The White Sox landed right-hander Franklin German in a trade with the Rex Sox Friday. Last season, German was 5-2 with a 2.72 ERA and 7 saves while being named Boston’s minor-league pitcher of the year.

White Sox | White Sox acquire German in trade with Red Sox

The White Sox landed right-hander Franklin German in a trade with the Rex Sox Friday. Last season, German was 5-2 with a 2.72 ERA and 7 saves while being named Boston's minor-league pitcher of the year.
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Orlando, Fla.
Bulls | DeRozan selected for all-star team; Brunson left out
Despite the Bulls playing sub-.500 basketball this season, DeMar DeRozan was named to the NBA All-Star team for the sixth time. He's one of seven Eastern Conference reserves. One player who might feel snubbed is Stevenson High School grad Jalen Brunson.
Chicago Sky’s Azura Stevens dribbles the ball during a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm on July 20, 2022, in Chicago. Stevens is heading west, signing with the Los Angeles Sparks the team announced Friday.
Sky | Sky's Azura Stevens offically signs with LA, but Sky add Williams
Azura Stevens is heading west, signing with the Los Angeles Sparks, the team announced Friday. The 6-foot-6 free agent forward won a WNBA title with the Chicago Sky in 2021 and has averaged 9.0 points and 4.4 rebounds in her career.
Teven Jenkins started 11 games at right guard and was arguably the team’s best lineman when healthy.
Bears | 2022 Bears report card: Injuries took toll on interior OL, but Jenkins found groove
Lucas Patrick couldn't stay on the field due to injuries, but Teven Jenkins seemed to find his groove at a new position. Here's a look at the Bears' interior offensive line in 2022.
The Illinois Orange Krush student section uses large heads to heckle Chicago State’s Clarke Rosenberg (35) as he tries for a foul shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Nov. 22, 2013, in Champaign, Ill. The Illinois student spirit group “Orange Krush” had its order for 200 tickets to the men’s basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, canceled, after Iowa discovered the person who made the purchase falsely claimed the tickets were for a Boys and Girls Club. (AP Photo/Darrell Hoemann, File)
Sports | Iowa voids Illini students' tickets when it discovers prank
The Illinois student spirit group "Orange Krush" had its order for 200 tickets to the men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday canceled Wednesday after Iowa discovered the person who made the purchase falsely claimed the tickets were for a Boys and Girls Club in Champaign.
Courtney Vandersloot became the latest star to join the New York Liberty. Vandersloot, who had played her entire 12-year career with the Chicago Sky, announced Thursday on social media that she would play with the Liberty this season.
Sky | Sky's Vandersloot latest star to join Liberty, Stevens leaving for L.A.
Courtney Vandersloot became the latest star to join the New York Liberty. Vandersloot, who had played her entire 12-year career with the Chicago Sky, announced Thursday on social media that she would play with the Liberty this season
Libertyville’s Kate Rule shoots against Maine South’s Ava Blagojevich in a girls basketball game in Libertyville on Thursday, February 2, 2023.
Girls' Basketball | Girls basketball: Libertyville gets measure of revenge in win over Maine South
Libertyville got the better of Maine South in a 52-47 victory on Thursday on their home court. The Wildcats improved to 24-4 on the season.
Girls' Basketball | Girls basketball: Navarro leads Neuqua Valley's rout of Waubonsie Valley as Wildcats clinch DuPage Valley Conference title
Zoe Navarro impacted every phase of Thursday's game to power the Wildcats to a shocking 69-41 rout over Waubonsie Valley in DuPage Valley Conference play. The Wildcats clinched the conference title and ended Waubonsie Valley's 5-game winning streak
Girls' Basketball | Girls basketball: Alyssa Hughes' free throws save St. Charles North in OT win over Lake Park
St. Charles North senior Alyssa Hughes sealed the win with 2 late free throws in the North Stars' favor in a wild 52-50 victory in overtime over Lake Park.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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