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Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard reacts after missing a shot during overtime in an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Blackhawks | Closing the vent: Bedard learning to control his emotions amid Hawks' struggles

Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard has shown plenty of fire and passion during his first 24 games, but his frustrations have shown at times too. Has it been too much? John Dietz talks to Tyler Johnson and Nick Foligno on the subject.
Hinsdale South High School senior Brendan Savage, center, was reinstated to the team last week after his mother filed a lawsuit claiming her son was cut in retaliation for a bullying complaint lodged against the previous coach.

Columns | Take a breath before judging the Hinsdale South situation

Last week's situation with Hinsdale South's boys basketball team was a reminder to take a breath before passing judgment.
Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf introduces Chris Getz as senior vice president/general manager of the White Sox during a baseball news conference Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Chicago. Getz, a former player and front office executive with the Kansas City Royals and the White Sox, is in his seventh season with the Sox baseball operations department, including the last three as assistant general manager. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

White Sox | White Sox on the move? Reinsdorf meets with Nashville mayor as stadium lease nears end

In Nashville this week for the winter meetings, White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf met with mayor Freddie O'Connell. The Sox lease at Gyuaranteed Rate Field expires in 2029, but Reinsdorf says he's "never threatened to move out."
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman throws out Minnesota Twins’ Royce Lewis at first base during the seventh inning of Game 2 of an AL wild-card baseball playoff series Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Cubs | Three players who look like fits for the Cubs, White Sox in 2024

Shota Imanaga to the Cubs? Whit Merrifield to the White Sox? When Shohei Ohtani chooses a team and the market opens up, both players look like solid fits for the North and South Siders.
Chicago Bulls' Zach LaVine drives to the basket during an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Chicago. The Magic won 96-94. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Columns | LaVine expects to suit up for Bulls when injured foot heals
Following Wednesday's win over Charlotte, the Bulls announced Zach LaVine will take an additional 3-4 weeks off to rest a sore right foot. LaVine met with reporters Thursday and discussed the injury, but his future with the team remains unclear.
Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Bears | Bears rookie running back Johnson believes his vision, understanding have improved greatly
Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy can see the gears in his rookie running back moving faster.
Fremd girls basketball coach Dave Yates, pictured in a 2019 game at Conant, is among the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame 2024 inductees named Monday.
Girls' Basketball | Sidelines: IBCA Hall of Fame is a milestone and a compliment
The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association on Monday announced its hall of fame inductees for the Class of 2024.
Running back Joe Sacco (St. Edward) has been a key part of North Central College’s offense this season.
College Sports | North Central College football ready to face big crowd, Wartburg defense in semifinal
North Central will visit Wartburg, Iowa, for a Division III semifinal on Saturday, looking to reach the chmpionship game for the fourth straight season. In contrast, the other three teams that are still alive in Division III have never been to the title game.
Chicago Blackhawks’ Philipp Kurashev (23) celebrates after his goal off an assist by Connor Bedard, left, during the second period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Blackhawks | Blackhawks defenseman Jones still looking for his first goal of the season
The goose egg under Seth Jones' goal total is beginning to bother the Blackhawks' defenseman.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Bears | Pivotal point for Bears QB Fields? 'I don't really stress over stuff like that'
Whatever general manager Ryan Poles ultimately decides to do with Fields, he is going to take a hard look at USC's Caleb Williams and North Carolina's Drake Maye. He absolutely has to.
Brent Musberger, foreground, clowns around with Bill Adee, a former Daily Herald journalist who now writes an overnight gaming column.
Columns | Jim O'Donnell: From Vegas overnight, former Daily Herald contributor sharpens sports gaming column
Former Daily Herald sports journalist Bill Adee now writes a daily gaming newsletter for VSiN in Las Vegas.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (19) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 in Minneapolis. Chicago won 12-10. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Bears | Bears injury report: Velus Jones Jr., Yannick Ngakoue, Tyler Scott all listed as questionable
Bears receiver Equanimeous St. Brown will not play Sunday against the Detroit Lions. St. Brown has been ruled out with a pectoral injury.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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