Articles filed under Sports
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‘Just get open’: How Colston Loveland became the Bears’ go-to receiver in critical momentsJan 03, 2026 11:20 am - If the Bears need a critical catch, they often turn to rookie tight end Colston Loveland. It’s a product of hard work and talent.
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O’Donnell: ESPN rebounds after rough starts to the New Year’s CFP partyJan 03, 2026 10:00 am - THE DANDY LIONS AT ESPN/ABC have a growing list of reasons to try and explain away the steady erosion of broadcast quality on their multiple platforms. From cord cutters ...
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Lincicome: Is this too much to ask for sports in 2026?Jan 03, 2026 10:00 am - Now that the year 2025 has been sent off for frequent flagrant fouls, here are some of the things I would like to see in 2026. Fewer pallbearers. The Bush’s Boca Raton Bo...
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Ziehm: Polar Bear Open to kick off St. Andrews Golf & Country Club’s 100th anniversary celebrationJan 03, 2026 10:00 am - January rounds in snow and frigid weather aren’t unusual in the Chicago area, but the Polar Bear Open on Sunday is different. It not only brings golf diehards together at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club in West Chicago, it also marks the start of that facilities year-long centennial celebration.
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Nembhard leads short-handed Windy City Bulls to victoryJan 02, 2026 11:07 pm - The Windy City Bulls started the new year with a 128-121 win over the Osceola Magic on Friday night. Guard RJ Nembhard led Windy City’s scoring effort with a season-high 27 points shooting 55.5% from the field while also logging seven assists, two steals and one block.
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Rangers beat Panthers 5-1 in first outdoor hockey game in Miami. Mika Zibanejad has hat trickJan 02, 2026 11:01 pm - Send the New York Rangers outdoors, and they become unbeatable.Mika Zibanejad had a hat trick, Artemi Panarin scored twice and the Rangers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Friday night in the Winter Classic — the first outdoor game played in the Sunshine State.
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As Bulls win again, maybe it’s time to defend Patrick WilliamsJan 02, 2026 10:49 pm - With their top two scorers sidelined, the Bulls beat Orlando 121-114 on Friday as Matas Buzelis scored 21 points and delivered a highlight dunk. Patrick Williams also rose to the occasion.
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Finland stuns 2-time defending champ US 4-3 in OT in world junior quarterfinalsJan 02, 2026 9:58 pm - Arttu Valola scored at 2:11 of overtime and Finland stunned the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 on Friday night in the world junior hockey quarterfinals.
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Gunler, Robidas score in Wolves’ loss at red-hot Grand RapidsJan 02, 2026 9:29 pm - In a battle between the two top teams in the Central Division, the Chicago Wolves fell to the Grand Rapids Griffins 3-2 in a shootout Friday night in Michigan.
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State of champions: North Central, Illinois State ready to compete for national titlesJan 02, 2026 6:56 pm - Two Illinois teams will play in national championship games this weekend -- North Central in Division III and Illinois State in FCS. One is a reigning powerhouse and the other on a historic underdog run.