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Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears want more after surprising playoff run last season
Ben Johnson established high standards for Chicago shortly after he was hired as coach in January 2025.
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With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher
The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.
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First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal to join Everton in the final minutes of European soccer's summer transfer window because he felt uncomfortable that the English club raised doubts about his health in a medical check, Monaco's sporting director has revealed.
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Illini football fans excited as season opener approaches
Other students say they love attending the football games, but the excitement goes well beyond just the game itself.
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Springfield Mile returns to Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend
The Springfield Mile crowns winners as part of a larger series.
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Sky guard Skylar Diggins to miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury
Diggins, a South Bend, Indiana, native who turned 36 on Aug. 2, had knee surgery in October.
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Bears should have their NFC North title tested, with Lions, Packers, Vikings all poised for rebounds
Their NFL-record seven wins after trailing in the last two minutes of regulation included a stunner over the Minnesota Vikings, whose go-ahead touchdown with 50 seconds left was washed out by a kickoff coverage gaffe that led to a 56-yard return and game-winning field goal by the Bears as time expired.
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Bears coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles see team poised for another run despite injuries
The major reason is quarterback Caleb Williams' development in his second season under coach Ben Johnson and third year overall.
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Jackson Koivun added to American team for Presidents Cup 3 months after leaving college
“I'm just happy he took a chance on me. I'm going to give it my all,” Koivun said.
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Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.
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WPBL leaves athletic training up to UIS program
"I've seen phenomenal baseball," Weuve said.
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White Sox make a late push, adding veteran bats Tommy Pham and Jake Cave
The 38-year-old Pham signed with the Phillies in June and hit .250 with three homers and 25 RBIs at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match
Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he was pain-free. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, showing no problems with the right wrist injury that had sidelined the 23-year-old Spaniard since April.
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Ketel Marte booed at home in return to Diamondbacks’ lineup, 2 weeks after no-show in Boston
Ketel Marte says his teammates welcomed him back to the clubhouse on Monday, two weeks after the three-time All-Star's unexpected no-show before a game in Boston left the Arizona Diamondbacks scrambling.
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Scottie Scheffler captures another FedEx Cup and moves past Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings
Scottie Scheffler's second FedEx Cup title, and his 22nd victory on the PGA Tour during this astonishing five-year run, was different from all the others, even if it looked all too familiar. Scheffler celebrated with a beer.
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Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners
The U.S. Open's Sunday start gives some players a chance to get a nice head start. For Novak Djokovic, it turned into a stunning head start back to the airport.
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Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina. "It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come," the 39-year-old Messi said on his Instagram account.
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Blackhawks agree to 2-year contract with defenseman Kevin Korchinski
Chicago announced the deal with the restricted free agent on Saturday.
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Atlanta Falcons add DT Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears
The Falcons are sending cornerback Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick to the Bears for Dexter, who had a career-high six sacks in 17 games last season.