Articles filed under Sports Leagues
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The next men up: How the Bears’ unlikely heroes helped spark a surprising seasonJan 10, 2026 11:23 am - With the playoffs arriving Saturday night — and, naturally, the Packers again visiting — who might the Bears’ next surprise standout be?The group photo for the Bears’ “Next Man Up” fraternity is now packed, a portrait of resolve and readiness that has allowed numerous players not only to become contributors but also to seize their moments.
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No. 1 Indiana adds to CFP dominance with crushing 56-22 Peach Bowl semifinal win over No. 5 OregonJan 09, 2026 10:47 pm - ATLANTA — Undefeated Indiana's already impressive march through the College Football Playoff gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns w...
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Bedard returns, but Capitals beat the illness-depleted Blackhawks 5-1Jan 09, 2026 10:02 pm - Connor McMichael had a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals snapped Chicago's four-game win streak with a 5-1 over the depleted Blackhawks on Friday night.
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Chicago Wolves snap two-game losing streak with victory at RockfordJan 09, 2026 9:46 pm - The Chicago Wolves opened a stretch of three games in three days by defeating the Rockford IceHogs 3-1 on Friday night at BMO Center.
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A new hope: Bears can change tone of NFL’s longest rivalry in rare playoff game vs. PackersJan 09, 2026 7:22 pm - The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played each other more than any other two teams in the NFL. Playoff games, however, are a rarity.
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Edward Cabrera helps Cubs win now and stabilize future rotationJan 09, 2026 3:38 pm - Acquiring another starter was an idea that team president Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins have reiterated all winter long.
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Blackhawks center Connor Bedard set to return from shoulder injuryJan 09, 2026 2:39 pm - Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard is back after missing 12 games with a right shoulder injury.
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Prime-time player: Williams knows the playoffs are when QBs build their legaciesJan 09, 2026 6:15 am - Chicago will return to the playoffs for the first time since 2020 on Saturday night. The team will host its longtime rival, the Green Bay Packers, in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs at Soldier Field.
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Keaton Wagler scores 17, No. 16 Illinois defeats Rutgers 81-55Jan 08, 2026 10:33 pm - CHAMPAIGN — Keaton Wagler scored 17 points and pulled down seven rebounds and Tomislav Ivisic had 14 points to lead No. 16 Illinois to an 81-55 victory over Rutgers on Th...
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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.