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MacKinnon stars as the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

MacKinnon stars as the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.

 
A way-too-early Blackhawks roster projection for 2026-27

A way-too-early Blackhawks roster projection for 2026-27

Based on who is signed for next season and who is expected to join the team, here’s a look at what the 2026-27 Blackhawks lineup could look like.

 
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Baseball: Freund, Klimek deliver clutch hits as Cary-Grove rallies past Fremd

Baseball: Freund, Klimek deliver clutch hits as Cary-Grove rallies past Fremd

Mason Klimek had a chance to play hero in his first varsity game. Moments after teammate Oskar Freund delivered a game-tying RBI double in the top of the seventh inning, ...

 
Number of perfect March Madness brackets dwindles to a precious few in Day 2

Number of perfect March Madness brackets dwindles to a precious few in Day 2

The odds of a picking perfect NCAA Tournament bracket are astronomical for a reason. The number of unblemished entries in ESPN's bracket challenge dropped to 423 with fou...

 
Vanderbilt braces for a ‘road game’ in NCAA Tournament; Illini set for VCU matchup

Vanderbilt braces for a ‘road game’ in NCAA Tournament; Illini set for VCU matchup

OKLAHOMA CITY — Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington expects a hostile environment when the Commodores play Nebraska on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Byi...

 
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Illini’s other freshman star dominates in lopsided win over Penn

Illini’s other freshman star dominates in lopsided win over Penn

Freshman forward David Mirkovic erupted for 29 points and 17 rebounds as No. 3 seed Illinois rolled past Penn in the first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday.

 
What are the Bears’ biggest needs following free agency?

What are the Bears’ biggest needs following free agency?

Here are the Bears’ top areas of need following free agency.

 
Counsell to Cubs hitting coaches: Don’t mess with Ballesteros

Counsell to Cubs hitting coaches: Don’t mess with Ballesteros

As Craig Counsell addressed members of his coaching staff, the Cubs manager gave them specific instructions regarding Moisés Ballesteros, a naturally talented 22-year-old prospect from Venezuela. This way, nothing would be lost in translation.

 
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High school scores for March 20

High school scores for March 20

Baseball Bartlett 2, St. Charles North 1 Burlington Central 6, Hinsdale South 2 Cary-Grove 3, Fremd 2 Conant 6, Dundee-Crown 0 Fenton 8, Niles West 4 Glenbard West 7...

 
Softball: Wauconda can’t solve Illini-bound Victorine

Softball: Wauconda can’t solve Illini-bound Victorine

Crystal Lake Central junior pitcher Oli Victorine and her Tigers teammates were eager to touch dirt Friday. “This was my first time touching dirt since November,” said Vi...

 

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