Mike McGraw
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Martinelli refuses to quit, sends Northwestern past IndianaMar 11, 2026 9:58 pm - Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli continued to boost his scoring record, pouring in 28 points as the Wildcats advanced past Indiana in Round 2 of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center.
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Johnson’s got the offense, but do Bears have defensive personnel guru?Mar 10, 2026 9:16 pm - The Bears had a fantastic offseason for the offense last year. They need to do the same thing on the defensive side this time, but talent evaluation needs to step up.
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Spending wisely: Bears, Poles usually fare better when shopping in bargain aisleMar 09, 2026 9:06 pm - The Bears began their free-agent haul Monday, reportedly coming to agreement with three new defensive additions. Since Ryan Poles became GM, the Bears have fared worse when spending more.
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White Sox sending Smith against former team on Opening DayMar 08, 2026 7:34 pm - The White Sox named right-hander Shane Smith the Opening Day starter Sunday. He’ll face his former team March 26 in Milwaukee.
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Off the charts: Conant grad Reiger creating NFL draft buzzMar 07, 2026 7:28 pm - Wisconsin edge Mason Reiger has been turning heads in the leadup to the NFL draft. The surge began when the Conant grad was named defensive MVP of the Shrine Bowl.
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Trade fate: Curse of Johnny Morris strikes again as Moore shuffles off to BuffaloMar 05, 2026 6:04 pm - Yet another Bears wide receiver who seemed poised to become the franchise’s all-time leader has left town. D.J. Moore was reportedly sent to Buffalo for a second-round pick Thursday.
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DePaul drops chance to climb Big East standings, loses to VillanovaMar 04, 2026 9:56 pm - With a chance to match its highest win total in the Big East and beat a quality opponent, DePaul fell apart in the second half of a 76-57 loss to Villanova.
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Bears will miss Dalman, but don’t question his decision to retireMar 03, 2026 6:53 pm - The Bears will be hustling to find a replacement for center Drew Dalman. But an NFL player choosing to retire on his own terms should be celebrated.
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Bulls tank job comes with a few surprises, and a warningMar 02, 2026 8:36 pm - After their winless February, the Bulls are 1-0 in March after beating Milwaukee. Can Matas Buzelis continue to show progress through the losing, and have the Bulls found some promise through all their trades?
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Supporting roles: Conforto arrival, Austin injury, change outlook on Cubs roster spotsFeb 28, 2026 8:57 pm - There wasn’t much drama expected with Cubs roster spots this spring, but Tyler Austin’s knee injury and the addition of Michael Conforto this week added some intrigue.