Articles filed under Sports
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Olympic star Jack Hughes returns to NHL — missing a few front teethFeb 25, 2026 9:39 pm - U.S. Olympic hero Jack Hughes was honored by the New Jersey Devils before their game Wednesday night against Buffalo as NHL play resumed following a three-week break.
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Davis’ college visits focused on Big Ten, but list could expandFeb 25, 2026 8:52 pm - Warren High School guard Jaxson Davis, one of the top-ranked players in the Class of 2027, gave an update on his college recruiting Wednesday. He’s been to three Big Ten schools recently, with another trip set for next weekend.
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Oluchi Okananwa scores 25 points and No. 14 Maryland women topple Northwestern 79-57Feb 25, 2026 7:53 pm - Oluchi Okananwa scored 25 points, surpassing 1,200 career points in the process, and No. 14 Maryland defeated Northwestern 79-57 on Wednesday night.
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They’re lovin’ it — Trinity Jones’ selection as a McDonald’s All-AmericanFeb 25, 2026 7:25 pm - Naperville Central basketball player Trinity Jones was presented a jersey Monday as a McDonald’s All-American.
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Will DJ Moore stay or go? Bears will want to make decision sooner rather than laterFeb 25, 2026 4:04 pm - Bears GM Ryan Poles mostly came to the combine since being hired in 2022 looking to bring in talent in order to lay down a foundation to his roster. But a few combines and a playoff run later, Poles faces different roster challenges this time around.
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Cubs lose Tyler Austin for months following procedure on his right kneeFeb 25, 2026 2:50 pm - Tyler Austin's return to the major leagues has been put on hold for what Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell says will be months following a procedure on his right knee.
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Blackhawks could do right by Connor Murphy at deadline: 10 post-break thoughtsFeb 25, 2026 11:20 am - The sprint to the finish of the NHL season begins for the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday. After five full practices, the Blackhawks seem eager to get going. Here’s a little bit of this and that before the action picks up again:
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The NFL combine is here, and there are plenty of intriguing names after Fernando MendozaFeb 25, 2026 10:48 am - The NFL scouting combine is off and running again. There are 319 college prospects who were invited to attend the annual event, and the first on the clock will be defensive linemen and linebackers Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Three more days of measuring the speed, strength and agility of players will follow.
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Sarley: A blowout event in honor of the smallmouth bassFeb 25, 2026 10:00 am - Daily Herald Outdoors columnist Steve Sarley writes about smallmouth bass.
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After playoff disappointment, Shota Imanaga’s comeback tour begins with optimismFeb 25, 2026 6:28 am - MESA, Ariz. — With their season on the line, the Chicago Cubs did not trust Shota Imanaga enough to give him the ball, following a careful plan that featured six other pi...