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MON, 12/9/2019

Monday, December 9, 2019

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Arizona Coyotes center Nick Schmaltz, left, scores against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Robin Lehner in a shootout of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Chicago. The Coyotes defeated the Blackhawks 4-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Blackhawks | Despite early lead, Blackhawks fall to Coyotes in shootout

The Blackhawks led 3-1 in the first period against offensively challenged Arizona. But the Coyotes came back to knot the game and outshoot the Hawks after a scoreless overtime.
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8), Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, center, and center Bam Adebayo (13) go for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Miami.

Bulls | Heat beat Bulls in overtime nailbiter

Tyler Herro scored 27 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.2 seconds left in overtime, and the Miami Heat held off the Bulls 110-105 on Sunday night to improve to 10-0 at home this season.
Saying real change on the roster is “inevitable,” Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein might trade a star player like Willson Contreras or Kris Bryant this week at the winter meetings in San Diego.

Cubs | As Cubs head to winter meetings, is the time right to trade veteran talent?

Saying real change on the roster is "inevitable," Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein might trade a star player like Willson Contreras or Kris Bryant this week at the winter meetings in San Diego.
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Dylan Sikura (95) moves the puck against Colorado Avalanche center Alexander Kerfoot (13) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 23, 2019 in Denver.

Blackhawks | Sikura next up as young forwards try to prove themselves with Blackhawks

Dylan Sikura is the latest forward from the Rockford IceHogs to get a chance to show what he's got with the Chicago Blackhawks. Sikura, who played 33 games for the Hawks last season, made his season debut against Arizona at the United Center on Sunday.
For its first bowl game in five years, Illinois was sent to the Redbox Bowl in Santa Clara, Calif., where they’ll face California on Dec. 30. Coach Lovie Smith talked about getting his first bowl bid Sunday.
College Sports | Smith brings welcome gift of bowl trip to Illini
For its first bowl game in five years, Illinois was sent to the Redbox Bowl in Santa Clara, Calif., where they'll face California on Dec. 30. Coach Lovie Smith talked about getting his first bowl bid Sunday.
The World Anti-Doping Agency banned Russia on Monday Dec. 9, 2019 from the Olympics and other major sporting events for four years, though many athletes will likely be allowed to compete as neutral athletes.
Sports | World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes in the first half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NFL | NFL ICYMI: Jimmy G's defining performance; calls hurt Pats
In case you missed it in Week 14 of the NFL regular season: Jimmy Garoppolo turned in a confidence-building, career-burnishing performance to help the San Francisco 49ers come back to edge Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints 48-46 in a thrill-a-minute game
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day reacts after a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
College Sports | 12 of 26 first-year coaches are taking their teams to bowls
Twelve of the 26 first-year coaches in the Football Bowl Subdivision are taking their teams to bowls
Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
NFL | Defense delivers as Vikings sail past Lions 20-7
Danielle Hunter had three of Minnesota's five sacks to spearhead a resurgence by the defense, and the Vikings sailed past Detroit 20-7 to stick the Lions with their sixth straight loss
Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
College Sports | Illinois snaps 5-year bowl drought with berth in Redbox Bowl
Illinois returns to a bowl game for the first time in five years when it faces California in the Redbox Bowl on Dec
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates a 61-yard touchdown play with Marshal Yanda during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/John Munson)
NFL | Ravens clinch AFC playoff berth with 24-17 win over Bills
Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and the Baltimore Ravens became the AFC's first team to clinch a playoff berth following 24-17 win over the Buffalo Bills
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (15) stiff arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (33) after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL | Reeling Colts fall 38-35 to Bucs for 5th loss in 6 games
The Indianapolis Colts are still searching for some of that magic they had last season during a incredible stretch run to reach the playoffs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Chicago Bears’ Allen Robinson (12) celebrates a touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Chicago.
Chicago Bears over the Dallas Cowboys, 31-24
Geneva’s Joshua Preston draws the charge as Schaumburg’s A.J. Prowell goes airborne trying to score during boys basketball action at the Crystal Lake Central Thanksgiving tournament Wednesday.
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Warren quarterback Trinate Jacobs gets sacked by Lincoln-Way East’s Sean McLaughlin during the second quarter of IHSA Class 8A state football championship game at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb Saturday.
Warren vs. Lincoln-Way East, Class 8A state football title game
Prairie Ridge captains, from left, Andrew Fryer, Blake Brown, Kyle Koelblinger and Connor Lydon hold their team’s trophy following the Wolves’ 43-21 loss to East St. Louis during the IHSA Class 6A state football title game at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb Saturday.
Prairie Ridge vs. East St. Louis, Class 6A state football title game
Neuqua Valley’s Jane Riehs competes in the 1-meter diving at the girls state swimming championships at New Trier High School in Winnetka Saturday.
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Neuqua Valley team member Jane Riehs stands in the bleachers to take a selfie with her teammates after they won the girls state swimming and diving championship at New Trier High School in Winnetka Saturday.
Girls State Swimming Championships Saturday
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