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Saturday, January 28, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (20) dunks ahead of Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) and center Nikola Vucevic (9) and Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.

Bulls | Once again, Bulls lose the will to compete in loss to Charlotte

The Bulls seemed to be in good shape with an 8-point halftime lead at Charlotte. But they were badly out-competed in the second half for the second game in a row and lost to the Hornets 111-96.
Illinois’ Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) shoots against Nebraska’s Emmanuel Bandoumel (25) Jan. 10 in Lincoln, Neb. Illinois has taken down top-ranked teams like Texas and UCLA this season, but it hasn’t been an easy season in Champaign.

College Sports | Up-and-down Illini men's basketball team still on track for another trip to March Madness

Illinois has taken down top-ranked teams like Texas and UCLA this season, but it hasn't been an easy season in Champaign. The Fighting Illini are aiming to make it to the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year.
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (20) shoots against Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday.

Bulls | The problems are piling up for the Bulls this week

It's been a rough week for the Bulls, getting outscored by a combined 45 points in the second half of losses at Indiana and Charlotte. Here's a look at the team's biggest problems, less than two weeks from the NBA trade deadline.
Former White Sox pitcher Gary Peters throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a 2014 game between the White Sox and Astros. Peters died on Thursday at 85.

Sports | Baseball Way Back: White Sox pitcher Peters a double threat with arm and bat

A tribute to former White Sox pitcher Gary Peters, who distinguished himself at the dish and on the rubber.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Boris Katchouk, right, celebrates his goal with teammates forward Reese Johnson, left, and defenseman Caleb Jones during second-period NHL hockey game action against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Alberta, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.
Blackhawks | Richardson's 'old-school' Blackhawks are more willing to drop the gloves
Ever since Jeremy Colliton was fired, the Chicago Blackhawks have shown more of a willingness to drop the gloves with opponents.
Girls' Basketball | Fremd wins at Palatine, stays perfect in MSL West
As his Fremd girls basketball team made the nearly 15 minute trek to the northside of Palatine to face archrival Palatine High, coach Dave Yates, his players and assistant coaches as well as their lower level teams made it safely after having navigated and negotiated the roads being coated by a treacherous mix of rain, snow and wind.
Stevenson boys basketball coach Pat Ambrose, pictured in a 2019 regional game with John Ittounas, won his 500th game Friday.
Boys' Basketball | Stevenson's Ambrose wins 500th game
Stevenson boys basketball coach Pat Ambrose certainly didn't want to be the focal point, but Ambrose "quietly" hit a huge milestone Friday night by recording his 500th career victory in 24 seasons.
Hersey’s Mackenzie Ginder battles with Prospect’s Molley Gilhooly and Skylar Splinter, right, in a girls basketball game in Arlington Heights on Friday, January 27, 2023.
Girls' Basketball | Prospect edges Hersey to tie for MSL East lead
This time, in its biggest conference game of the season, Prospect's girl basketball team was ready for the situation.
Lake Zurich’s Ryan Carroll makes a move to get past Warren’s Braylon Walker in a boys basketball game in Lake Zurich on Friday, January 27, 2023.
Boys' Basketball | Panek's clutch free throws lift Warren over Lake Zurich
There was just a little panic when Warren's Adam Panek took an early seat Friday night in Lake Zurich. The senior forward was forced to the bench with two fouls in the first 1:40 of the game.
Boys' Basketball | Wilder, Ivy spark Larkin's win at Fenton in new roles
Up until about a week ago, Darnell Wilder had been starting for the Larkin boys basketball team.
Wheaton Warrenville South’s Colin Moore attempts a shot during a game against Geneva in Wheaton on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.
Boys' Basketball | WW South snaps Geneva's 15-game streak, takes control of DuKane race
Extra incentive wasn't needed for Wheaton Warrenville South Friday.
Boys' Basketball | Lake Park builds 21-point lead on Batavia, wins by 2
It was a conference win against a worthy opponent, but Lake Park's road to success was a little bumpier than the Lancers would have liked.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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