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Chicago Bears’ evaluation of ‘ascending’ LT Braxton Jones will play into offseason moves — and his test against Myles Garrett was big

After facing Myles Garrett for the first time, Chicago Bears left tackle Braxton Jones said, "I’ve never seen somebody bend the edge so quick."

December 21, 2023

The grass is greener at Soldier Field — and that’s great for the Chicago Bears. Here’s how ultraviolet lights have helped.

To optimize the field conditions at Soldier Field for the Chicago Bears, ultraviolet lights have been part of the regular treatment plan to lengthen the growing season.

December 21, 2023

Florida State to discuss future of athletics and its affiliation with the ACC at Friday board meeting

Florida State announced it will hold a Board of Trustees meeting on Friday and the future of the athletic department and its affiliation with the Atlantic Coast Conference will be discussed.

December 21, 2023

The dust is settling on college sports realignment. A look at where schools are going in 2024.

A look at football membership in the Power Five and Group of Five conferences, largely dating to the launch of the Big 12 in 1996.

December 21, 2023

Army football recruit Andrew Wiggins soldiers on for Oswego East in basketball. ‘Brings so much to the table.’

Andrew Wiggins’ focus Wednesday was divided between two sports. In the morning, he signed with Army for football. Then he played basketball.

December 21, 2023

Metea Valley’s Lucy and Annie Burk, longtime multisport athletes, are finally together in basketball: ‘It’s really fun’

Metea Valley’s Lucy Burk and her younger sister Annie have grown up playing sports but are first-time teammates this basketball season.

December 21, 2023

College football signing day: Who is headed to Notre Dame, Illinois, Northwestern and NIU — plus incoming and outgoing transfers

College football's early signing period — which has, in reality, become the main signing period — opened Wednesday and continues through Friday.

December 21, 2023

Gregg Voss’ Daily Southtown girls basketball rankings and player of the week

Lincoln-Way East maintains the top spot, while St. Laurence and Sandburg move up. Bloom’s Kamryn Turner is the player of the week.

December 21, 2023

In 2023, the Saudis dove further into sports. They are expected to keep it up in 2024.

At the dawn of 2023, the specter of Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on pro golf — and sports in general — served not only as a moral conundrum for players and their fans. Twelve months later, it’s a different conversation.

December 21, 2023

Libertyville’s Ben Van Lyssel rises to challenge amid ‘big change’ for defending sectional champion

Ben Van Lyssel has stepped forward for Libertyville both on and off the court after heavy graduation losses.

December 21, 2023

Security crisis could force Olympics to rethink Paris’ huge opening ceremony on the River Seine

The giant opening ceremony extravaganza that Paris is planning to hold on the River Seine to launch the Olympic Games could be moved if France is hit again in the run-up by extremist attacks, French President Emmanuel Macron said.

December 21, 2023

Is Metea Valley’s Will Ashford ‘one of the best players in the state’? He makes a case against Oswego East.

Will Ashford, a versatile 6-foot-6 senior, recorded game highs of 23 points and nine rebounds in Metea Valley’s win versus Oswego East.

December 21, 2023

Column: A ‘nightmare’ 2023 for Chicago sports included some memorable moments on TV and radio

From the Sut Scale on Chicago Cubs baseball telecasts to the Taylor Swift watch, there was much to talk about — for better or worse — in the 2023 sports world.

December 21, 2023

Can an improving Chicago Bears defense provide an emphatic finish to the season? 12 numbers and nuggets for Week 16.

The Chicago Bears have allowed an average of 4.4 third-quarter points per game this season, and the defense hasn’t allowed a third-quarter touchdown since Week 5.

December 21, 2023

Northwestern rides dominating first half to 65-46 win over Arizona State

Boo Buie scored 22 points, Brooks Barnhizer added 16 and Northwestern used a dominating first half to beat Arizona State 65-46 in the Jerry Colangelo Hall of Fame Series.

December 20, 2023

After sitting out with flu, Kathleen Martin returns to lift St. Laurence past Marist. How? ‘She gets us hyped.’

Senior guard Kathleen Martin led St. Laurence with 16 points and also grabbed six rebounds in a 49-44 victory over Marist in Burbank.

December 20, 2023

5 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ 124-108 win, including Dalen Terry’s role and a LeBron James anniversary in Chicago

The Chicago Bulls improved to five games under .500 with a win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.

December 20, 2023

Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

December 20, 2023

Photos: Chicago Bulls 124, Los Angeles Lakers 108

Photos from the Chicago Bulls' 124-108 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 20, 2023, at the United Center.

December 20, 2023

Paul Johnson’s Aurora-Elgin area girls basketball rankings and player of the week

Waubonsie Valley takes over top spot, while Hampshire and Oswego East enter rankings. Geneva’s Leah Palmer is the player of the week.

December 20, 2023

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