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FRI, 2/3/2023

Friday, February 3, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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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.
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.
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.
Schaumburg Golf Club, owned and operated by the Schaumburg Park District, has been ranked among the top 50 courses in the U.S. by Golf Pass.
Lifestyle | Schaumburg Golf Club ranked among the top 50 of U.S. golf courses
There are a lot of golf courses in these United States, and Schaumburg-area golfers should be proud to have access to one of the very best.
Oscar Colas follows through on his swing during a minor league spring training game in March 2022. As this year’s spring training nears, the White Sox are still uncertain about right field. Eloy Jimenez wants to play the position and Gavin Sheets is another option, but top prospect Colas could emerge as the starting right fielder.
White Sox | Right man for the job? White Sox excited about Colas' potential
As spring training nears, the White Sox are still uncertain about right field. Eloy Jimenez wants to play the position and Gavin Sheets is another option, but top prospect Oscar Colas could emerge as the starting right fielder.
Katie Claussner, an all-area player at St. Charles East and college standout at Washington University, is enjoying her first season coaching the sophomore girls team at Geneva.
Girls' Basketball | Fox girls basketball notes: St. Charles East alum Claussner enjoying life on other side as Geneva coach
As a high school player, Katie Claussner excelled at the point guard position for St. Charles East, helping lead the Saints to a Class 4A regional championship during her senior season in 2014-2015.
Associated Press Jim O’Donnell says without Bobby Hull the Caveman, there probably wouldn’t have been Hull the Fearless Hockey Super Hero. He was a product of his background and his times, enabled by his blueline celebrity. But that doesn’t make any of his verifiable wrongs right.
Columns | Jim O'Donnell: Both "The Score" and AM-1000 remain lost in space
Jim O'Donnell says it continues to be a dark time for Chicago sports radio stations.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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