Mike McGraw
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LaVine scores 36, but can’t muster a clutch finish in DeRozan’s returnJan 12, 2025 6:44 pm - DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points in his return to the United Center on Sunday. Zach LaVine extended his 30-point streak, but couldn’t lift the Bulls to a win over Sacramento.
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Bears Film Study: This season was a tough watch, but here are best players of 2024Jan 11, 2025 3:14 pm - With a disappointing season complete, Bears Film Study pores through the evidence and ranks the team’s 25 best players of 2024.
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Boys basketball: With neither team healthy, Warren cruises past StevensonJan 10, 2025 10:25 pm - All-state sophomore guard Jaxson Davis scored 25 points to lead Warren past Stevenson 67-51 on Friday.
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Bears Film Study: Glorious win in Green Bay didn’t redeem offensive lineJan 08, 2025 9:08 pm - The Bears’ miraculous victory in Green Bay was mostly a product of defense and special teams. Whoever is in charge of this team going forward better make major changes on the offensive line.
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Will moving to the Mountain West help NIU?Jan 07, 2025 8:27 pm - Northern Illinois officially announced its move to the Mountain West Conference for football in 2026. Why did the school make this decision and what are the benefits?
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‘Responsibility to win’: Donovan supports Bulls’ approach to ‘25 draft pickJan 06, 2025 10:27 pm - Before the Bulls beat San Antonio on Monday at the United Center, coach Billy Donovan talked about the reality of the Bulls’ 2025 first-round draft pick going to the Spurs if it’s not in the top 10.
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National title in hand, it’s finally time for North Central to change QBsJan 06, 2025 7:32 pm - North Central quarterback Luke Lehnen finished an amazing college career by throwing for 4 touchdowns in Sunday’s victory over Mount Union in the Stagg Bowl. Now the Cardinals need to figure out what to do next at the position.
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A championship mindset: Circle of success keeps spinning at North Central CollegeJan 05, 2025 6:00 am - The story of North Central’s rise to football powerhouse continues. Current head coach Brad Spencer helped launch the turnaround when still a student, while a former player shut the door in a pivotal playoff victory.
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Rose ceremony inspires Bulls to huge second half against KnicksJan 04, 2025 10:16 pm - The Bulls celebrated Derrick Rose’s NBA retirement with a halftime ceremony on Saturday and also announced he’ll become the fifth player in franchise history to have his jersey retired. Meanwhile, the Bulls used a big second half to beat the Knicks.
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From rags to Staggs: How North Central became a Division III football powerhouseJan 04, 2025 10:00 am - North Central will play in the Stagg Bowl on Sunday, its fifth straight appearance in the NCAA Division III championship game. How did it happen? Here’s a detailed look at the Naperville school’s long climb to the top.