Cotton Bowl: Devin Brown will be 1st Ohio State QB to make his 1st career start in a bowl gameDevin Brown is about to become the first Ohio State quarterback to make his first career start in a bowl game. December 29, 2023
5 takeaways from Chicago Bulls’ 120-104 loss, including Dalen Terry’s comeback role and Coby White snapping his skidThe Chicago Bulls erased a 25-point deficit but couldn't hold the lead for more than seven seconds in the loss. December 28, 2023
Photos: Indiana Pacers 120, Chicago Bulls 104Photos from the game between the Indiana Pacers and the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. December 28, 2023
Detroit Pistons lose an NBA record-tying 28th straight gameHoping to avoid a 28th straight loss that would match the longest losing streak in NBA history, the Detroit Pistons forced overtime against the league-best Celtics before Boston recovered to win 128-122. December 28, 2023
No. 19 N.C. State gets frosted by freshman QB Avery Johnson and Kansas State in the Pop-Tarts BowlAvery Johnson threw for two touchdowns and ran for one, DJ Giddens rushed for 151 yards and scored twice, and Kansas State beat No. 19 North Carolina State 28-19 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. December 28, 2023
Chicago Bulls’ Lonzo Ball expected to start running in January: ‘The pain that he was experiencing has been eliminated’Lonzo Ball is expected to begin running in January, but will not return for the Chicago Bulls this season. December 28, 2023
Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson is recognized as the 2023 Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award winnerOn Thursday, Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson was honored as the 2023 recipient of the Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award, recognized for his courteous and professional interaction with the local media. December 28, 2023
‘I can still play ball’: Closing in on 40, Chicago Bears tight end Marcedes Lewis is making his presence feltWhen Marcedes Lewis arrived in August, he knew the Chicago Bears would be counting on him to be a resource for younger players. But Lewis also wanted it known immediately that he would contribute to the offense, “I’m not here just to have a jersey and be all rah-rah." December 28, 2023
Illinois suspends men’s basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. following rape chargeIllinois has suspended basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. after he was charged with rape in connection with an incident that is alleged to have happened in Lawrence, Kansas, in September. December 28, 2023
Chicago White Sox have new left-handed option in bullpen after signing Tim Hill to a 1-year, $1.8 million dealThe Chicago White Sox have a new left-handed option in the bullpen after signing reliever Tim Hill to a one-year, $1.8 million deal on Thursday, a source confirmed to the Tribune. December 28, 2023
Connor Bedard scores his 1st OT game-winner: 5 takeaways from Chicago Blackhawks’ 2-1 win over the Winnipeg JetsConnor Bedard's two goals and Petr Mrazek's 37 saves were pivotal to the Chicago Blackhawks' overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets. December 28, 2023
Mark Cuban says the changing NBA landscape led to his sale of the Dallas Mavericks to casino familiesMark Cuban sees a future of NBA ownership where the advantages will be in real estate. December 28, 2023
A new league for a new mom: Kendall Coyne Schofield returns to hockey in the PWHL’s inaugural seasonKendall Coyne Schofield is relishing her return to hockey, and doing so as a first-time mother. She will be bringing her six-month-old son Drew along for the journey while playing for Minnesota in the newly established Professional Women’s Hockey League. December 28, 2023
College Football Playoff: Matchups — and predictions — for Michigan vs. Alabama and Texas vs. WashingtonThe final four-team College Football Playoff promises to be one of the closest in the 10-year history of the event. December 28, 2023
True or false: Chicago Bears have a ton to build on as the season ends — including an impressive Soldier Field winning streakThe Chicago Bears' 27-16 defeat of the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday was their fourth win in the last six games. So what's ahead for the team as it looks to carry this season's momentum into 2024? December 28, 2023
Devin Hester, Julius Peppers and Jared Allen join Steve McMichael as finalists for the Pro Football Hall of FameThe class of 2024 will be announced at the NFL Honors show on Feb. 8 in Las Vegas. December 27, 2023
Herb Kohl, former owner of Milwaukee Bucks and Wisconsin senator, dies at 88Herb Kohl, a former Democratic U.S. senator from Wisconsin and former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, has died. He was 88. December 27, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks’ Colin Blackwell briefly forgot who he is — a hitter: ‘He’s a little bowling ball coming’Chicago Blackhawks forward Colin Blackwell said he got away from his physical game — until he looked at the numbers. December 27, 2023
Montez Sweat has quickly fit with the Chicago Bears defense — ‘I see a hungry group here’ — and helps elevate the standardsMontez Sweat believes an elevated standard is being established within the Chicago Bears defense, fueling contagious enthusiasm within the group. “If I make a play, I’m going to look somebody else in the eyes and see if he is ready to match my energy." December 27, 2023
Zach LaVine is progressing through injury recovery, but the Chicago Bulls haven’t set a return date for the star guardThe Chicago Bulls say Zach LaVine hasn't faced any setbacks, but they still aren't sure when he will be ready to return to the court. December 27, 2023