Former Bears punter Bob Parsons dies at 72

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Former Bears punter/tight end Bob Parsons, whose NFL record of 114 punts set in 1981 still stands, died last Friday…

Blackhawks notebook: Anders Sorensen named Rockford IceHogs’ permanent coach

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Anders Sorensen coaches hockey. But sometimes he feels like he's coaching golf. "What I'm here for is helping these players,"…

Duncan Keith retires; Blackhawks ‘wanted to be great every single night,’ he says

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They called them "hot stoves," pals Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook did, and what that meant wasn't complicated at all.…

Blackhawks needs, targets in NHL free agent market

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The Blackhawks' chaotic July of player movement isn't finished yet. With only 33 (out of a maximum 50) contracts currently…

Chicago Bears hopeful trade for ex-Patriots WR N’Keal Harry can benefit both

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Former first round pick wide receiver N’Keal Harry lands in Chicago via trade with a chance to revitalize his career.…

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson Goes Scorched Earth. Are Toews and Kane Next?

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Who is next to go for the Chicago Blackhawks as new GM Kyle Davidson continues to make changes? When the…

Listen to The Ben Joravsky Show

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Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky riffs on the day’s stories with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty, and interviews politicians, activists, journalists…

Summer in the city: youth edition

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Ah, summer vacation: the time of year when Chicago’s youth are free from the confines of school—but aren’t allowed to…

Listen to The Ben Joravsky ShowBen Joravskyon July 12, 2022 at 7:05 pm

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Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky riffs on the day’s stories with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty, and interviews politicians, activists, journalists…

Summer in the city: youth editionKirsten Lamberton July 12, 2022 at 9:08 pm

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Ah, summer vacation: the time of year when Chicago’s youth are free from the confines of school—but aren’t allowed to…