Articles filed under Sports
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Analysis: Another crazy college football coaching hire ignored the best candidateDec 15, 2024 6:00 am - If there’s an area of college football lacking in analysis, it’s the competency and culpability of the individuals who hire and fire head coaches. That’s also the only re...
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The Heisman has declared another winner, but did anyone bother to watch the ceremony?Dec 15, 2024 6:00 am - Among the missed newspaper gimmicks — other than newspapers themselves — is the “Heisman Watch.” This was a weekly rating of who might win the big college football prize,...
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Chicago Wolves end trip to Texas with exciting winDec 14, 2024 10:00 pm - The Chicago Wolves wrapped a weekend trip to Texas with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Stars on Saturday night at the H-E-B Center. Scott Morrow scored the game-winner ...
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A sign of life: College basketball might be our best chance for a winter winnerDec 14, 2024 8:47 pm - While Chicago’s pro sports scene has been miserable, there’s actually been an uptick in local college hoops. Here’s a closer look at some of the area contenders.
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Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy as college football's top playerDec 14, 2024 8:14 pm - Two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado has won the Heisman Trophy, punctuating a tireless performance all season by a dynamic player with a unique combination of skills. The wide receiver and lockdown cornerback dominated on both sides of the ball for coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes, joining late running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994 as the only players in school history to take home college football's most prestigious individual award.
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Illinois takes No. 1 Tennessee to the buzzer before losingDec 14, 2024 8:11 pm - Jordan Gainey scored on a driving layup as time expired and finished with a career-high 23 points as No. 1 Tennessee extended its season-opening winning streak to 10 games, beating Illinois 66-64.
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Blake Horvath shines as Navy dominates in a 31-13 victory over Bryson Daily and No. 19 ArmyDec 14, 2024 7:32 pm - Blake Horvath outplayed Bryson Daily at quarterback, accounting for 311 yards and four touchdowns to lead Navy to a 31-13 victory over No. 19 Army.
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Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer announces he will return for 2025 football seasonDec 14, 2024 5:01 pm - Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer on Saturday announced his return to the Fighting Illini football team for the 2025 season. Altmyer made the announcement during a timeou...
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North Central defense stymies Springfield in Division III quarterfinal winDec 14, 2024 4:52 pm - North Central had no problem putting away Springfield (Mass.) 27-3 in the Division III quarterfinals on Saturday. But the Cardinals do have some injury concerns moving forward.
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DePaul rolls in second half, defeats Wichita State 91-72Dec 14, 2024 2:49 pm - Led by Jacob Meyer's 23 points, the DePaul Blue Demons defeated the Wichita State Shockers 91-72. DePaul trailed 47-42 at halftime but outscored the Shockers by 24 points in the second half.