Articles filed under Sports
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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...
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Martinelli's 28 points send Northwestern to yet another win over Indiana 72-68Feb 24, 2026 9:16 pm - BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Nick Martinelli scored 28 points, Jake West added 16 points and Northwestern rallied to beat Indiana 72-68 on Tuesday night for its first six-game win...
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O’Donnell: Roots of Jesse Jackson touched hope, Bulls and the Fighting IlliniFeb 24, 2026 6:50 pm - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about the late Rev. Jesse Jackson and his impact on sports.
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Bears believe they deserve compensatory picks for Cunningham hireFeb 24, 2026 4:49 pm - Because of the NFL’s Rooney Rule, the Bears believe they should’ve received two third-round compensatory draft picks for Ian Cunningham’s hiring by the Atlanta Falcons..
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Familiar story for struggling franchise: White improved, Bulls didn’tFeb 24, 2026 2:21 pm - After resting a calf injury, Coby White made his Hornets debut on Tuesday night against the Bulls at the United Center.
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Traveling calls: UIC finds way to survive mid-major portal madnessFeb 23, 2026 8:35 pm - UIC men’s basketball coach Rob Ehsan is on his way to a second-straight winning season and possibly a top-four seed in the Missouri Valley tournament. So far, he’s had smooth commutes and successful results in the transfer portal.
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Shane Smith prepares for 2nd season with White Sox after shedding Rule 5 statusFeb 23, 2026 6:59 pm - Shane Smith was a lottery ticket for the Chicago White Sox when the team reported to spring training last year. This time around, there are expectations for big right-hander.