Articles filed under Sports
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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.
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Where Bears might look for relief under the salary cap this offseasonFeb 23, 2026 5:50 pm - The Bears need to find a way to get under the salary cap, but they’ll also need to find ways to create enough space to supplement other parts of the roster.
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Cubs adding Michael Conforto on minor-league deal: SourceFeb 23, 2026 10:43 am - With spring training underway, the Chicago Cubs are making a late addition to their camp, reaching an agreement with veteran outfielder Michael Conforto on a minor-league deal, a team source confirmed to The Athletic on Monday.
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Towns has 28 points and 11 rebounds, Knicks top Bulls 105-99Feb 22, 2026 9:57 pm - CHICAGO — Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the New York Knicks outlasted the sliding Chicago Bulls 105-99 on Su...