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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Blackhawks forward Jujhar Khaira (16) celebrates his goal with Seth Jones and Jonathan Toews in a game last month against Pittsburgh at the United Center.

Blackhawks | Blackhawks: Khaira prognosis 'excellent' following crushing check Tuesday

Team physician Michael Terry said Blackhawks forward Jujhar Khaira is expected to make a full recovery following a crushing check Tuesday night against the New York Rangers.
Bulls guard Zach LaVine claps after scoring against the Denver Nuggets during the second half. There may be no better example of the Bulls’ transformation to a winning team than Monday’s win over Denver, when they were missing several key players and still made all the winning plays.

Bulls | Even shorthanded, Bulls proving they've learned how to win

There may be no better example of the Bulls' transformation to a winning team than Monday's win over Denver, when they were missing several key players and still made all the winning plays.
The Cubs signed free-agent starting pitcher Marcus Stroman to a three-year, $71 million contract last week. MLB owners locked out the players the following day, so wait and see if Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer keeps spending when the game is back up and running.

Cubs | After surprising Stroman signing, are Cubs preparing to spend on more proven talent?

The Cubs signed free-agent starting pitcher Marcus Stroman to a three-year, $71 million contract last week. MLB owners locked out the players the following day, so wait and see if Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer keeps spending when the game is back up and running.
The Bulls’ Matt Thomas — here guarding Cleveland’s Dylan Windler in October — is now in health and safety protocols.

Columns | Thomas becomes fourth Bulls player in health and safety protocols

Bulls guard Matt Thomas entered health and safety protocols Wednesday, bringing the team total to four heading into the matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Bulls are expected to sign Stanley Johnson using the NBA's hardship exception.
Chicago Blackhawks center Jujhar Khaira (16) leaves the ice on a stretcher after being knocked out by New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Blackhawks | Khaira stretchered off as Blackhawks lose to red-hot Rangers
Chicago Blackhawks forward Jujhar Khaira was stretchered off the ice after he was leveled by Jacob Trouba in the second period of the New York Rangers' 6-2 victory Tuesday night.
New England coach Bill Belichick walks the sideline during the Patriots’ win Monday night in Buffalo.
Columns | Jim O'Donnell: Adaptive genius of Belichick provides a lesson for windy cities everywhere
Jim O'Donnell: Leave it to the Patriots' Bill Belichick to adapt to any circumstance.
Charlie Rice-Minoso, son of White Sox Hall of Famer Minnie Minoso, said Monday of waiting to hear if his dad made the Hall of Fame: “Throughout the whole process we’ve been very cautiously optimistic.”
Columns | Minoso family on Hall of Fame: 'I know Minnie would have cried'
White Sox legend Minnie Minoso is finally in the Hall of Fame, thanks to the Golden Days Era committee. His wife Sharon and son Charlie said the late Minoso would have been "surprised and honored" to hear the news.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney tries to get by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford during their game Sunday, Dec., 5, 2021, at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Bears | Bears receiver Mooney unfazed by more attention from opponents' defenses
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Bears coach Matt Nagy seems to be searching for answers to lingering questions.
Columns | Arkush: Nagy missing answers to too many questions
Hub Arkush: After all this time, Bears coach Matt Nagy still needs answers to too many questions.
It’s time for the Bears to clean house top to bottom. The very top.
Columns | Dietz: Time for bumbling Bears to clean house
After a big weekend across the sports world, John Dietz gives his views on the Bears, Blackhawks, the Baseball Hall of Fame and more.
New Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman finishes answering questions at his introductory news conference Monday at the Irish Athletic Center in South Bend, Ind.
College Sports | Gonzales: Freeman takes center stage for Notre Dame
Mark Gonzales: It sure doesn't seem like Marcus Freeman will be overwhelmed with much of anything as Notre Dame's new football coach.
Now’s a good time to clean out your tackle box and prepare your rods and reels for spring fishing.
Sports | 'Tis the season of chores for anglers
Evan Gregor: Now's the time to clean your fishing rods, reels and tackle boxes.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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