Articles filed under Sports
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Sarley: Who knew flathead catfish could be caught in the Chain O’ Lakes?Nov 19, 2025 10:00 am - I’ve fished on the Fox Chain O’Lakes more times than I can remember. I’ve caught tons of fish in almost every species imaginable. If you’d told me that there were flatheads in the Fox Chain, I would tell you that you were wrong. I’ve caught plenty of channel cats but have never seen a flathead in the Chain.
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Biking smarter: Statewide quiz educates 70,000 Illinois studentsNov 19, 2025 4:00 am - If the past is any predictor, more than 70,000 Illinois students will learn bicycling safety this school year through the Bike Safety Quiz developed by Ride Illinois, the statewide nonprofit bike advocacy organization.
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Bedard notches second career hat trick as the Blackhawks beat the Flames 5-2Nov 18, 2025 10:46 pm - CHICAGO — Connor Bedard scored three more goals, and the Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Tuesday night for their second straight win. The game was tied at 2 whe...
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Bears Film Study: Just keep pushing the pile, and good results happenNov 18, 2025 9:14 pm - This week’s Bears Film Study tries to explain how this high-wire act has managed to reach first place in the NFC North.
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Georgia jumps to coveted No. 4 in CFP rankings; Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M stay 1-2-3Nov 18, 2025 8:43 pm - Georgia nabbed the fourth and final projected first-round bye in the College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday, while undefeated Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&...
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Freeman scores twice as US routs Uruguay 5-1, heads into World Cup year with 5-game unbeaten streakNov 18, 2025 8:18 pm - TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Freeman scored twice and Sebastian Berhalter and Diego Luna had one goal each as the United States overwhelmed Uruguay with a four-goal first half in a...
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Team Within the Team: How St. Francis QB Brock Phillip became an instant team leaderNov 18, 2025 6:15 pm - Team Within the Team: St. Francis quarterback Brock Phillip has improved on several things this season while coming in fresh for the Spartans and grabbing a leadership position.
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Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers and his broken wrist could still play against the BearsNov 18, 2025 5:21 pm - PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers might get a chance to say goodbye to one of his favorite places after all. Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday there's a chance that Rodg...
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What do the numbers say about Williams’ performance with the Bears this season?Nov 18, 2025 5:11 pm - With a playoff push on the horizon for the Bears, it’s a good moment to assess what’s happened so far, especially with quarterback Caleb Williams.
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Imanaga returning to Cubs on one-year dealNov 18, 2025 4:03 pm - Shota Imanaga will be returning to the Cubs on a one-year, $22.025 million contract, a league source briefed on his decision said before Tuesday’s deadline to accept or reject the qualifying offer.