Articles filed under Sports
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Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl is not so much of a rematch as it is a matchup of contrastsFeb 07, 2026 5:40 pm - A heralded defense vs. an underrated one. A celebrated second-year quarterback vs. a veteran QB who has gone from perceived bust to beloved. An All-Pro wide receiver vs. one of the NFL’s best young cornerbacks. This year’s Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots (17-3) and Seattle Seahawks (16-3) is all about contrasts.
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Former Cubs outfielder Terrance Gore dies at 34Feb 07, 2026 4:05 pm - Terrance Gore, a member of two World Series championship rosters known for his elite speed, has died at age 34.
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Might as well jump: Olympian Bickner looking to soar after getting his start in the suburbsFeb 07, 2026 3:35 pm - Into ski jumping from an early age, Wauconda native Kevin Bickner seeks big air in his third Winter Olympics.
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Murphy registers a goal and an assist in Team USA shutout of FinlandFeb 07, 2026 3:18 pm - Abbey Murphy of Evergreen Park scored a goal and added an assist in the United States women’s hockey team’s 5-0 victory over Finland on Saturday.
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How aggressive free-agency moves led the Patriots and Seahawks to the Super BowlFeb 07, 2026 12:09 pm - Winning the headlines during free agency in March doesn't typically lead to success in January and February in the NFL.
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Flag football’s growth only increases NFL's popularity globallyFeb 07, 2026 11:14 am - Dak Prescott snapping the ball to Jalen Hurts is a play that can only be witnessed at the Pro Bowl Games, the centerpiece for the NFL’s push to grow flag football on the biggest stage this week at the Super Bowl.
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Eileen Gu overcomes an early fall in slopestyle to keep her Olympic dreams intactFeb 07, 2026 11:09 am - Eileen Gu skied backward out of the slopestyle starting gate, jumped onto the first rail, did a 270-degree spin and landed on the snow. Then, she fell.
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O’Donnell: Is Halas Hall paying attention to a lesson from Super Bowl 60?Feb 07, 2026 10:00 am - Daily Herald columnist Jim O’Donnell looks at the Super Bowl and other sports stories in the news.
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Chicago Wolves keep winning on the roadFeb 06, 2026 11:01 pm - Felix Unger Sorum had two goals — including the game-winner in overtime — and added an assist, Nikita Pavlychev scored and had a helper and Dominik Badinka and Domenick Fensore each tallied to lift the Wolves to a 5-4 victory in the first meeting between the Wolves and Colorado Eagles since April 7, 2019.
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XL years ago, a Super trip to witness history in New OrleansFeb 06, 2026 8:50 pm - As a witness to history, Mike McGraw shares the story of watching the Bears win their one and only Super Bowl, XL years ago.