Articles filed under Sports
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With Rams-Bears’ frigid forecast, what are the coldest playoff games in NFL history?Jan 16, 2026 12:41 pm - Attending Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams-Chicago Bears divisional round game at Soldier Field in Chicago won’t be for the weak. Accuweather’s evening forecast in the Windy City has a projected low temperature of two degrees with a real feel of minus-23, as well as some flurries to top it off.
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College football is chaotic, messy — and more popular than everJan 16, 2026 12:34 pm - Despite perceived “chaos” in college football, the sport has never been more popular.
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As Cubs continue getting trade calls, where does that leave Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw?Jan 16, 2026 12:26 pm - While the club doesn’t necessarily view a Nico Hoerner trade as a likely outcome, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer didn’t outright reject the possibility. And though Matt Shaw could excel in a super-utility role, Chicago’s front office is constantly looking at ways to create added value, manage payroll considerations and continue building for the future.
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Bo Bichette and New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source saysJan 16, 2026 12:17 pm - Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
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Cheese graters and Pope Leo jerseys: Bears fans get creative with their team prideJan 16, 2026 11:42 am - The Bears’ playoff run has fans celebrating in unique ways. Here is a look at a few of them.
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Backlund and Sharangovich lead Flames to 3-1 road win over BlackhawksJan 15, 2026 11:00 pm - Mikael Backlund and Yegor Sharangovich each had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Thursday night.
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Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, AP source saysJan 15, 2026 9:37 pm - Former Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering the franchise's chance for a third consecutive World Series championship. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the move to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical.
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Gardner-Johnson returns to Bears practice, appears ready for RamsJan 15, 2026 6:34 pm - Chicago Bears cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson returned to practice Thursday as the team got back on the field ahead of Sunday’s NFC divisional game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field.
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The plays behind the Bears’ fourth-quarter comeback against the PackersJan 15, 2026 6:14 pm - The Bears pulled off a thrilling comeback against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday to win their playoff game. Quarterback Caleb Williams led his seventh fourth-quarter game-winning drive while the defense made key second-half adjustments to stymie Green Bay.
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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.