Articles filed under Sports
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White Sox acquire left-hander Tyler Gilbert in a trade with the PhilliesJan 01, 2025 3:47 pm - The White Sox acquired left-hander Tyler Gilbert in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Chicago sent minor league right-hander Aaron Combs to Philadelphi...
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Eagles coach Nick Sirianni set to rest Saquon Barkley in finale and end chance at NFL rushing recordJan 01, 2025 3:13 pm - PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley appears set to sit out the Philadelphia Eagles final regular-season game Sunday, denying the running back his chance at breaking Eric Dicker...
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What’s ahead for NIU football in 2025?Jan 01, 2025 2:22 pm - There are many questions looming for Northern Illinois University’s football team in 2025.
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The worst is over? Saying good riddance to a miserable year in Chicago sportsJan 01, 2025 6:00 am - What are some words to describe the year in Chicago sports? Miserable, failure and complete incompetence come to mind. Mike McGraw looks back at the epic losses of 2024.
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No. 5 Penn State bottles up Jeanty, beats No. 8 Boise State 31-14 in Fiesta BowlDec 31, 2024 11:02 pm - Drew Allar threw three touchdown passes and No. 5 Penn State bottled up Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty for a 31-14 win over No. 8 Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, earning a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
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Scottie Scheffler has a tough act to followDec 31, 2024 8:58 pm - Encores are never easy in golf. That's particularly true for Scottie Scheffler. His 2025 debut will have to wait after he cut his right hand on broken glass while preparing Christmas dinner.
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Fowler scores twice as the Blues beat the Blackhawks 6-2 in the Winter Classic at Wrigley FieldDec 31, 2024 7:53 pm - Cam Fowler scored twice in his 1,000th NHL game, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Blackhawks 6-2 in the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. Justin Faulk had a goal and two assists as St. Louis won for the third time in four games.
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No. 21 Illinois beats No. 14 South Carolina 21-17 in the Citrus Bowl for its 10th win of the seasonDec 31, 2024 6:23 pm - Josh McCray scored his second touchdown of the game on a 9-yard run midway through the fourth quarter to give No. 21 Illinois the lead, and the Illini held on to beat No. 14 South Carolina 21-17 in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Tuesday.
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Michigan defense pressures Milroe all day, Wolverines beat No. 11 Alabama 19-13 in ReliaQuest BowlDec 31, 2024 5:44 pm - Michigan's defense sacked Jalen Milroe five times and forced three turnovers by the Alabama quarterback to lead the Wolverines to a 19-13 victory over the 11th-ranked Crimson Tide in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
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Fans now can put up money to entice specific athletes to join or stay with favorite college teamsDec 31, 2024 4:46 pm - College sports fans hoping a particular athlete comes to their favorite school can help influence the athlete's decision by opening their wallets. What once was taboo has gone mainstream with the recent launch of a crowdfunding platform called Fanstake.