Mike McGraw
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Even with several key pieces missing on defense, the Bears keep winningNov 25, 2025 8:26 pm - There's plenty of good fortune attached to the Bears' 8-3 start, and it's more than just Aaron Rodgers not playing Sunday.
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Second chances: Bulls get narrow win; avoid ceremonial mishapsNov 22, 2025 10:22 pm - A night after getting blasted by Miami, the Bulls pulled off a 1-point win over a one-win Washington team and held the team’s second Ring of Honor ceremony.
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Same old story: Bulls left battered, broken by Heat in blowout lossNov 21, 2025 10:28 pm - Back home after winning twice out West, the Bulls were blown out by the Miami Heat 143-107 on Friday at the United Center, and had three players leave with injuries.
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Dwyer persevered through painful journey to shine for Illinois StateNov 20, 2025 8:33 pm - Lake Zurich native Jack Dwyer had to endure several injuries on the way to finally becoming a starter at safety for Illinois State, which is likely headed to the FCS playoffs.
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Tucker, Schwarber, starting pitcher? Predictions for Cubs in free agencyNov 19, 2025 8:03 pm - How will the Cubs adjust their roster this winter? Columnist Mike McGraw has some thoughts on how the offseason might play out.
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Bears Film Study: Just keep pushing the pile, and good results happenNov 18, 2025 9:14 pm - This week’s Bears Film Study tries to explain how this high-wire act has managed to reach first place in the NFC North.
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White returns from calf injury, makes season debut at UtahNov 16, 2025 10:27 pm - Bulls guard Coby White made his season debut Sunday against the Utah Jazz.
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North Central, Wheaton learn Division III playoff pathNov 16, 2025 6:02 pm - North Central will potentially face a tough task to reach its sixth straight national title game as the Division III football playoff bracket was released Sunday.
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Braun fired up after NU’s narrow loss to Michigan, vows to flip scriptNov 15, 2025 5:23 pm - Northwestern coach David Braun was fiesty after his team lost to No. 18 Michigan 24-22 on Saturday at Wrigley Field on a last-second field goal.
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Born kicker: Late switch to football landed Vernon Hills’ Szmyt in NFLNov 15, 2025 3:58 pm - Vernon Hills native Andre Szmyt decided to switch from soccer to football in high school. Two years later, he was named the best kicker in college football and now has that role with the Cleveland Browns.