Articles filed under Sports
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Baseball Way Back: Negro Leaguers in Chicago, Part 1Feb 18, 2024 6:00 am - Part 1 of 2 When Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers, it opened a path for Negro League players to play in the National and Amer...
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New Blackhawks D-man Megna shows what can happen if you believe in yourselfFeb 18, 2024 6:00 am - Jaycob Megna’s story figures to inspire young athletes – and perhaps even struggling adults – as they wrestle with a difficult life decision.
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Bears’ cornerback situation depends on Johnson’s potential contract extensionFeb 18, 2024 6:00 am - With Jaylon Johnson’s contract extension still up in the air, the Bears may have some decisions to make at cornerback
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Aardvark, anyone?: NBA All-Star weekend needs new eventsFeb 18, 2024 6:00 am - From Aardvark to the Three-Minute Express, Bernie Lincicome has a list of new events needed during NBA All-Star weekend.
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Mac McClung earns perfect score to take 2nd straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest title over Jaylen BrownFeb 17, 2024 10:24 pm - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — G-League champion Mac McClung won his second straight Slam Dunk Contest by grabbing the ball out of Shaquille O'Neal's hands and leaping over him to d...
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Carter helps Providence hand DePaul 13th straight loss, 81-70Feb 17, 2024 10:11 pm - PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Devin Carter scored 31 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to propel Providence to an 81-70 victory over DePaul on Saturday night, handing the Blue Dem...
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Purdue, UConn headline the early list of top seeds for March MadnessFeb 17, 2024 8:50 pm - Purdue and reigning national champion Connecticut have certainly appeared to separate themselves from the rest of the top teams in college basketball with only a month le...
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Shannon scores 27 as No. 14 Illinois earns 1st victory at Maryland since 2011Feb 17, 2024 8:07 pm - COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 27 points and No. 14 Illinois beat Maryland 85-80 on Saturday to earn its first road victory against the Terrapins since 2...
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Patrick Cantlay leads by 2 at Riviera as he goes for a hometown winFeb 17, 2024 7:00 pm - LOS ANGELES — Patrick Cantlay moved one round closer to winning before home fans at Riviera on his favorite course. He just moved the wrong way at the end Saturday in the...
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Dickinson nets game-winner after Bedard’s incredible goal waved offFeb 17, 2024 4:45 pm - The Blackhawks snap and 8-game winless streak with a 3-2 victory over Ottawa.