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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Blackhawks coach Jeremy Colliton said the team was addressed by CEO Danny Wirtz Wednesday.

Columns | Wirtz addresses Hawks ahead of tonight's game vs. Toronto

A tumultuous week continued for the Chicago Blackhawks as players and coaches were forced to deal with the fallout of a sexual abuse scandal that cost Stan Bowman and Al MacIsaac their jobs.
Stan Bowman is out as Blackhawks general manager and president of hockey operations.

Columns | Bowman, MacIsaac step down from Chicago Blackhawks amid sexual assault investigation

Blackhawks general manager and president of hockey operations Stan Bowman and senior vice president of hockey operations Al MacIsaac were relieved of their duties Tuesday after an independent investigation involving former video coach Bradley Aldrich and sexual assault allegations.
Khalil Herbert was very good for the second straight game. His missed pickup on the safety blitz on the game’s second play is his only demerit. Even there, he gets a gold star for his outstanding effort recovering Justin Fields’ fumble.

Columns | As ugly as it got in Tampa, the Bears aren't as bad as they looked

No matter how bad the tape in Tampa looked, the Bears are a C at this point in the season, but it's still too soon to write them off, Hub Arkush says.
Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan during first-half action against the Raptors in Toronto, Monday. The Bulls are off to their best start in 25 years, but considering the soft schedule, they really haven’t done anything yet. Here’s a look at some problems that could bubble up against better competition.

Bulls | Bulls shouldn't get carried away with their 4-0 start

The Bulls are off to their best start in 25 years, but considering the soft schedule, they really haven't done anything yet. Here's a look at some problems that could bubble up against better competition.
Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is in COVID protocol, the team said Tuesday.
Columns | Toews, Borgstrom now in COVID protocol
Blackhawks forwards Jonathan Toews and Henrik Borgstrom were placed in COVID protocol Tuesday and did not practice.
Atlanta Braves' Jorge Soler celebrates with Ozzie Albies after a home run during the first inning of Game 1 in baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
MLB | Soler, Braves overcome Morton injury, top Astros in Game 1
Making his first start since testing positive for COVID-19, Jorge Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Atlanta Braves, despite the loss of pitcher Charlie Morton to a broken leg, hushed the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 1.
Fremd’s Eli Schoffstall, right, is hugged after his first-half goal against Stevenson by teammate Dimitri Vlahos in a Class 3A soccer sectional semifinal game in Palatine on Tuesday.
Prep Sports | Boys soccer: Fremd offense explodes in sectional win over Stevenson
Fremd stole the show in an electric 12-minute offensive display of soccer which produced a four-goal explosion for the top-seeded Vikings (17-2-1), who went on to defeat No. 5 Stevenson 5-1 Tuesday night in a sectional semifinal game at Hildebrandt Field in Palatine.
Sports | Evan Gregor: More than enough time to target muskies
Shorter days and colder nights remind us that open water fishing season is nearing its end. Don't fret though: There is more than enough time left to catch a musky.
University of Illinois golf coach Mike Small — who won the Illinois Senior PGA Professional Championship in August at Bryn Mawr Country Club — finished third at the recent PGA Professionals Championship in Florida and earned a spot in next year’s Senior PGA Championship.
Columns | Small, Biancalana earn spots in next year's Senior PGA Championship
Len Ziehm: Illinois coach Mike Small and Blackberry Oaks teaching pro Roy Biancalana make the field in next year's KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship.
In this image taken from video on Twitter, representatives of the Chicago Sky pose with fans, including Pritzker, third from left in back, Tuesday in the Illinois House chamber in Springfield.
Sky | Chicago Sky are in the (Illinois) House
Members of the Chicago Sky made a trip Tuesday to the Illinois Capitol in Springfield, where they were lauded for the team's WNBA Championship
Batavia’s Eric Newberry carries the ball during Friday’s double overtime win over St. Charles North last week. The Bulldogs have been effective this year both running and passing the ball.
Prep Football | Balanced attack big key to Batavia's success
Here's a look at some of the Fox storylines with the regular season coming to an end and the playoffs beginning, including some impressive numbers at Batavia and South Elgin, Larkin back in the postseason for the first time since 2006, and a look back at the seasons at West Aurora, Streamwood and St. Edward.
Prep Sports | Boys soccer: Barrington ends Mundelein's run
A disastrous quarter hour would end up dashing the hopes of No. 13 seed Mundelein extending its postseason hot streak when No. 2 Barrington fired in three early goals en route to a 4-1 victory Tuesday night in the second Class 3A Fremd boys soccer sectional semifinal contest at Hildebrandt Field in Palatine.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Chicago Sky forward/center and former Naperville Central High School athlete Candace Parker celebrates at the 2021 WNBA Champion Chicago Sky Rally Tuesday October 19, 2021 in Chicago at the Pritzker Pavilion.
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