Articles filed under Sports
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Jim O’Donnell: Anniversary of Jordan’s Chicago debut a stark contrast to the current local sports malaiseSep 28, 2024 4:30 pm - FORTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK, an NBA rookie named Michael Jordan participated in his first preseason practice with the Bulls. There was no glitzy red carpet at Angel Guardia...
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The best thing Major League Baseball can do in October? Get right to itSep 28, 2024 4:19 pm - Preoccupied with the White Sox seeking a number that will live in infamy, or at least until the Sox break it next year, a few of us have allowed baseball’s second season ...
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Will the Bears go in Johnson’s direction to spark the running game?Sep 28, 2024 3:44 pm - A week ago, Bears running back D’Andre Swift pinned the blame on himself for the team’s slow start in the run game. The Bears hadn’t done much of anything on the ground i...
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White Sox set modern-era major-league record with 121st loss of seasonSep 27, 2024 11:50 pm - The White Sox lost their major league-record 121st game Friday night, falling 4-1 to the Detroit Tigers.
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Northern Illinois says it hasn't received a formal offer amid Mountain West reportsSep 27, 2024 8:49 pm - Northern Illinois said Friday it has not received a "formal offer to consider a change" in its conference, but appreciates the "interest in our strong brand" amid media reports that the school and fellow Mid-American Conference member Toledo are being targeted by the Mountain West.
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Taillon pitches 7 crisp innings as the Cubs blank the Reds 1-0 in less than two hoursSep 27, 2024 4:58 pm - Jameson Taillon pitched seven crisp innings in his second straight win, and the Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Friday in the opener of their season-ending series. T...
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WIU hoping to end long losing streak, then keep climbingSep 27, 2024 4:32 pm - This week’s College Football Report focuses on Western Illinois, a successful program that’s fallen on hard times. The Leathernecks hope a conference switch can help end a long losing streak and start an uphill climb.
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Will the new and improved Bears offense please step forward?Sep 27, 2024 4:15 pm - The Bears return home this week looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Coach Matt Eberflus and his team take on Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at Soldie...
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Wide receiver Allen listed as questionable, but Bears expect him to play Sunday vs. RamsSep 27, 2024 3:58 pm - Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen is officially listed as questionable to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, but the Bears fully expect to have Allen available for ...
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Rose retires, but two lingering controversies remainSep 27, 2024 6:00 am - Derrick Rose announced his retirement after 15 NBA seasons on Thursday. Mike McGraw examines two Rose-related topics that still strike a nerve.