Mike McGraw
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In it to win it: Bregman has been target of Cubs, Hoyer for yearsJan 15, 2026 5:47 pm - The Cubs introduced free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman on Thursday. Both sides are expecting his commitment to winning will continue on the North Side.
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Martinelli has another big game, but Northwestern falls to IllinoisJan 14, 2026 10:16 pm - Illinois defeated Northwestern 79-68 in a Big Ten Conference men’s basketball game in Evanston on Wednesday.
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Bears Film Study: How to re-create second-half defense vs. RamsJan 13, 2026 8:59 pm - The Bears defense lacks health and depth right now, but managed to deliver a heroic effort in the second half of the playoff win over Green Bay. Film Study uncovers how it happened.
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Bears’ Johnson can call plays and talk a good gameJan 12, 2026 8:22 pm - What is Bears coach Ben Johnson’s greatest talent -- calling plays or motivational speaking? It’s a close call.
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This Bears-Packers coaching rivalry could be specialJan 10, 2026 10:58 pm - Bears coach Ben Johnson started out slowly in his rivalry game against Green Bay’s Matt LaFleur, but managed to get the last handshake.
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NBA trade deadline nears with few good options for Bulls, whose game vs. Heat is postponedJan 08, 2026 10:11 pm - Thursday’s Bulls game against Miami was postponed due to condensation on the court. Meanwhile, there’s exactly one month until the NBA trade deadline arrives.
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Detroit showed where the Bears have issues. Can they fix them against Packers?Jan 07, 2026 8:59 pm - Detroit showed where the Bears have issues in Sunday’s regular-season finale. Film Study evaluates the causes for concern.
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Epic game, brutal defeat: Making sense of Illinois State’s FCS title lossJan 06, 2026 6:42 pm - Monday’s FCS title game was off the charts for drama. But Illinois State had to bear the consequences of a bitter overtime defeat against Montana State.
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What happens next could determine Williams’ legacyJan 05, 2026 8:39 pm - Typically when the Bears win a surprise division title, they go right back to being bad. Maybe Caleb Williams can write a different script against the Packers in the playoffs.
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Never enough: One of 10 kids, Skokna aims to lead North Central to another titleJan 03, 2026 8:44 pm - North Central’s Luke Skokna leads all of Division III in receiving touchdowns this season. The Hinsdale native comes from a family of 10 kids and will try to win his third national title Sunday.