Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks settle lawsuit with Kyle Beach
Danny Wirtz in October said he had instructed team attorneys to seek “a fair resolution consistent with the totality of the circumstances.”
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Bulls
NBA postpones Bulls' next 2 games due to COVID protocols
The team confirmed Monday that Alize Johnson became the 10th player to enter protocols, leaving only 8 players available, the league minimum.
NHL
NHL enhancing employee training after Blackhawks abuse case
The league has faced tough questions over the last two years on the sport’s culture, including the recent revelations surrounding the Blackhawks.
Bears
Fields to return, Rodgers’ toe is a go for Sunday Night
Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears (4-8) will meet Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (9-3) on Sunday Night for the 204th game between the two franchises.
College Sports
AP All-Big Ten: Walker, Stroud, Hutchinson take top honors
Walker was first in the B1G and second nationally with 136.3 yards rushing per game. Stroud passed for more than 350 yards per game and 38 touchdowns. Hutchinson recorded a school-record 14 sacks.
College Sports
N. Illinois wins MAC championship 41-23 over Kent St.
It's the Huskies' sixth MAC title in the last 11 years and first since 2018. Kent State was hoping for its first conference championship since winning in 1972.
MLB
MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995
Eleven weeks remain until pitchers and catchers are to report for spring training on Feb. 16, leaving about 70 days to reach a deal allowing for an on-time start. Opening day is set for March 31, and a minimum of three weeks of organized workouts have been required in the past.
Cubs
Cubs give Stroman $71M, 3-year deal to improve rotation
Stroman gets $25 million in each of the next two seasons and has a $21 million player option for 2024. His option price could increase by $2 million each for 160 innings in 2022 and ’23.
Preps
Illinois High School Football 2021 State Champions
ICYMI, here are brief summaries of all the Illinois high school football state title games held at NIU's Huskie Stadium on Thanksgiving weekend.
Sports News
Former Brazil Olympic boss sentenced to jail for corruption
Chicago officials pushed hard for the 2016 Olympic bid. When they saw the relatively small bribe, they reportedly said, "Wait...that's it? All you had to do was ask..."
College Sports
College Football Week 12: B1G Summary + Notre Dame
Michigan State took a good ol' fashioned beating from Ohio State, Michigan beats Maryland to prep for next week, and Purdue beats Northwestern at Wrigley. Here are the B1G stories of the week.
Bears
Bears put Khalil Mack on season-ending IR
Mack’s injury has been a problem since the Bears played Cleveland in Week 3, but he tried to play through it until going to the sidelines for the Oct. 31 game against San Francisco, and hasn't returned. Mack will have surgery next week.