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Monday, November 19, 2018

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Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter tackles Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bears | Bears' Trubisky not perfect, but does enough to get win

The Bears' defense took the ball away three times and scored its fourth pick-6 of the season to clinch a 25-14 victory.
Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard finds some running room during the game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday night at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Bears | Howard gets his prime-time shot in Bears' win

The Bears' statement game Sunday on prime time against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field included a heavy dose of the seemingly forgotten Jordan Howard.
Chicago Bears free safety Eddie Jackson (39) celebrates with his teammates after intercepting and running for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bears | Hub Arkush: Forget the score, Bears huge winners Sunday night

They're not ready for the Rams, Saints, Chiefs, Steelers or Patriots yet, but these Bears are very much for real.
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Minnesota Wild during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Chicago.

Blackhawks | Crawford stays hot, Blackhawks beat Wild 3-1

Jonathan Toews and Brandon Saad scored first-period goals, Corey Crawford made 39 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-1 at the United Center on Sunday.
Chicago Bulls forward Wendell Carter Jr. (34) dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. The Pelicans won 107-98.
Bulls | Carter Jr. wants to help Bulls work on their togetherness
With four losses last week, frustration is building with the short-handed Bulls. Better health is the best solution to their problems, but rookie Wendell Carter Jr. made some suggestions on keeping the team together.
Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews celebrates after scoring against the Minnesota Wild during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Chicago.
Blackhawks | Blackhawks' Toews picks up the scoring pace
Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews now has 10 goals on the season, tying the second-fewest games he's needed to reach double-digit goals.
Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith, bottom, reacts after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
NFL | Theismann 'turned away' after seeing Redskins QB Smith hurt
Alex Smith seemed to know immediately this was bad. Really, really bad. He covered his face with both hands, then a white towel, before his fractured right leg was placed in an air cast and he was carted off the field.
Joey Logano waves his steering wheel as confetti flies after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Sports | Joey Logano spoils Big Three party to win NASCAR title
Joey Logano busted up The Big Three and captured an improbable first NASCAR title by soundly beating a trio of champions
Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) ankle is injured as he is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and Houston Texans strong safety Kareem Jackson (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
NFL | ICYMI in NFL Week 11: Alex Smith leg break like Theismann's
In case you missed it in Week 11 of the NFL season: Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith's broken leg comes 33 years to the day after Joe Theismann's and reminds everyone how brutal pro football is at its core
Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Myles Jack (44) reacts after Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger scored a go-ahead touchdown during the final seconds of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
NFL | Bad penalties, bad decisions, bad coaching. And bad losses.
Bad penalties, bad decisions, bad coaching. And bad losses.
Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) breaks the tackle of Purdue safety Navon Mosley (27) on his way to scoring a game-winning touchdown during overtime of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Wisconsin defeated Purdue 47-44 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
College Sports | Badgers' Jonathan Taylor 3rd RB to go over 300 yards in 2018
Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor becomes third player to go over 300 yards rushing in 2018
FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2018, file photo, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, right, reacts as he fouls out of the game while forward Draymond Green, left, and guard Andre Iguodala stand nearby during overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 121-116. Green's public outburst at Durant during the Warriors' loss on Nov. 12 lingers. Now there is tension on a team that has managed to remain mostly drama-free during its run. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
NBA | Drama, the long ball center of early season NBA intrigue
Drama, continued emergence of the long ball at the center of early season NBA intrigue
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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St. Charles North’s Mallory Jump swims butterfly in the 200-yard medley relay during the girls state swimming finals at Evanston High School Saturday. The North Stars won the event with a time of 1:41.95.
Saturday at the State Final Meet in girls swimming & diving
Barrington’s Catherine Kitzman swims breaststroke in the 200-yard medley relay.
Friday at the State Final Meet in girls swimming & diving
Benet Academy’s Redwings celebrate a two-set victory over Prairie Ridge in the third-place game of the Class 4A state finals in girls volleyball on Saturday night at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University. At center is Hattie Monson and at right is Caroline Gard.
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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd, middle, with teammates Danny Trevathan, right, Charles Leno, left, and Akiem Hicks, far left, after a 34-22 win against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Chicago Bears against Detroit Lions
Downers Grove North players, from left, Maddie Degiorgio, Elizabeth Dunlap and Margaret Mahlke hoist their hardware during trophy presentations for the Class 4A state finals in girls volleyball on Saturday night at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University. The Trojans finished runners up to Marist.
Class 4A championship and third place games in girls volleyball
Downers Grove North’s Jade Casper celebrates a point during Class 4A girls state semifinal volleyball action at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University Friday night.
Downers Grove North advances to final in Class 4A girls volleyball
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