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With the Bears in his sights, Aaron Rodgers feeling ‘pretty good’

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Where Aaron Rodgers once new names — Urlacher, Briggs, Peanut, Pep … Khalil, Danny, Akiem, Roquan — he only knows numbers with this Bears defense.

“They still have a lot of talented players — I think 33 is one of the top corners in the league,” Rodgers said, referring to cornerback Jaylon Johnson. “They’ve got a couple of young guys in the secondary [rookies Kyler Gordon and Jaquan Brisker] who’ve been battling injuries, but when they’re playing, they seem to be playing better. Ninety-nine [Trevis Gipson] is a real solid end, rush guy off the edge. It’s a talented group. They’re simplifying things probably for them, but they’re still professionals.”

Once upon a time, Rodgers loved the chess matches with Brian Urlacher and enjoyed the personal rivalries he developed with Lance Briggs, Peanut Tillman, Khalil Mack, Akiem Hicks and other established stars of the Bears defense.

Not so much this week. With Robert Quinn and Roquan Smith traded and safety Eddie Jackson on injured reserve with a foot injury, the Bears have a cast of young, nondescript defenders that Rodgers has little to no rapport with.

But one thing hasn’t changed. “I always enjoy playing against the Bears,” Rodgers said.

Therein likes at least part of Rodgers motivation as he tries to recover from a rib injury that forced him out of the Packers’ loss to the Eagles last week and put his season in jeopardy. The Packers are 4-8. Rodgers is 38. But the notion of missing a game is the last thing on his mind.

“Pride, for one,” he said. “Love of the game. They’re paying me to play. A lot of different issues. I love to compete and want to be out there with my guys.”

And the chance to beat the Bears at Soldier Field — maybe for the last time — is an elixir right up there with “my herbs and teas and all the other things” as a healing agent for Rodgers.

“For sure,” Rodgers said. “It was back in 2013 and still is today in 2022.”

Of course, Rodgers remembers 2013. How can anyone forget it? It looked like the Bears had vanquished their nemesis when Shea McClellin broke Rodgers’ collarbone in the first quarter in Week 9 at Lambeau. Rodgers missed the next seven games — the Packers went 2-5-1 without him.

The Bears under Marc Trestman stumbled just enough to give Rodgers hope — and that was all it took. With the NFC North Division championship on the line in Week 17, Rodgers returned and overcome some rust to throw a 48-yard touchdown pass to Randall Cobb with 38 seconds left to lead the 8-7-1 Packers to the playoffs, burnish Rodgers’ legend and crush the Bears’ soul. It wasn’t the first time. And wouldn’t be the last. Rodgers is 24-5 against the Bears in his 29 career starts, including 11-3 at Soldier Field.

So here we are again, with Rodgers nursing what he hinted was rib cartilage damage similar to what Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had earlier this season. But all expectations are that Rodgers will play Sunday. He usually does in these situations.

Rodgers did not practice Wednesday, but was encouraged enough by some light work (“I was tossing the ball around and felt pretty good”) to practice Thursday — though, let’s face it, Rodgers could get out of traction on Saturday and beat the Bears on Sunday.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur said he is expecting Rodgers to start. He’s not surprised Rodgers is going all out to do that.

“It just speaks to how competitive he is and how much he’s invested in the game, [and] this team, regardless of the circumstances,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said.

Indeed, the circumstances aren’t what they were in 2013. Rodgers is unlikely to spark a Packers’ late-season rally with a victory — though you can’t put anything past him. And Rodgers can’t crush the Bears’ soul this time. On the contrary, beating the Bears at this point could actually help them, if it pushes them into a difference-making player in the draft.

But that’s not Aaron Rodgers’ concern. He always wants to beat the Bears.

“I’ve enjoyed the rivalry over the years and have been a part of a ton of these games,” Rodgers said. “This is the 37th one I’ll be a part of and I’ve enjoyed all of them. It’s a great rivalry. Been around for a long time. Happy to be on this side of it. A lot of good memories of Soldier Field.”

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18 Best VR Porn Sites: Top Virtual Reality Porn of 2022

Everyone and their mother—well, definitely father—is familiar with standard 2D porn. But 3D porn? That’s where things get taken to the next level. With recent innovations in virtual reality (VR) technology, there is now an extensive range of VR porn that people love for its incredibly immersive experience.

Although this article will do a lot of describing of the VR experience, there’s really nothing like trying it for yourself! So, without further ado, let’s get to ranking the very best VR porn sites for your pervy pleasure.

Top 18 Virtual Reality Porn Sites of 2022

RankBrandBest For1.VR BangersBest overall2.VRConkBest for cosplay and parody3.BaDoink VRBest 5k content4.VirtualRealPornBest user experience5.KinkVRBest BDSM content6.SexLikeRealBest for livestream content7.PornHubVRBest free content8.NaughtyAmericaVRBest exclusive content9.StasyQ VRBest for softcore10.VRB GayBest gay VR content11.WetVRBest new site12.Dark Room VRBest for fantasy content13.18VRBest 18+ teen content14.Wankz VRBest for newbies15.MILF VRBest mature content16.Virtual TabooBest á la carte content17.VRCosplayXBest cosplay content18.VR LatinaBest Latina VR

1. VR Bangers

VR Bangers is a 100% VR-focused site and one of the first in the area, so it’s no surprise that they’re among the best. You’re also not likely to get tired of their content for two main reasons:

They have a huge variety of categories with numerous titles in each one
Their content is frequently updated, with usually two or three new scenes per week at least

Plus, the newly added scenes are always super-high quality, even featuring some 6K-resolution videos. There’s also a nice blend of conventional one-on-one content as well as multiple-partner scenes. Adding to the overall excellent variety is a choice of 180- or 360-degree viewpoints.

Like most sites, you can opt for a monthly, yearly, or even lifetime package, with a standard price range compared to other VR sites.

One bonus is that you get access to a VR porn game no matter which tier you buy.

The only major downside applies to iPhone users—if you want to use your phone, you’ll be out of luck as the site is currently only Android-compatible right now.

Pros

Tons of categories
A variety of perspectives
Includes porn games
Both 1-on-1 and threesomes, etc.

Cons

Android-only compatibility
Not teledildonic supported

Compatible With

Oculus Rift/RiftS
Oculus Go
Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
HTC Vive
Gear VR
Microsoft MR
Daydream
Android
iOS

2. VRConk

VRConk is all about VR (virtual reality) porn and nothing else. Their niche is cosplay and parody videos, so if that’s your thing, you’re definitely in the right place.

You’re not likely to get tired of their site for two main reasons:

They have high-quality content that’s getting released weekly
They have high production value, meaning top pornstars, unique locations, and major fantasy vibes (cosplay and parodies)

So long as you appreciate the niche that VRConk operates in (cosplay, parodies, fun content in general), you’ll likely feel like you get your money’s worth with them. 

After all, you’re getting all the best elements of VR porn (with the exception of teledildonics): up to 8k, downloadable, binaural audio, and compatible with just about everything (VR headsets and phone OS’s). 

If you’re up for commitment, you can get a free year when you sign up for a year with VR Conk. 

This is a solid deal as it then only comes out to about $8.33 per month. You could also go for a lifetime membership at $250 (by comparison, this would work out to about $10.50 a month for two years, then free for life).

Now let’s take a look at some of the many ways VRConk is an industry leader in its own right.

Pros

Tons of categories
Streaming and downloading options
Weekly updates
Binaural ASMR audio
180 and 360 degree immersion

Cons

No teledildonics
Limited bundles

Compatible With

Quest
Quest 2 Go
Rift S
PSVR
HTC Vive Pro
Gear VR
Microsoft MR

3. BaDoink VR

BaDoink VR is another one of the premier VR porn sites, which makes sense as it’s one of the longest running. Some older content is in lower resolution, but all the new and recent uploads are 5K (or even higher).

BaDoink scores points for having one of the easiest sites to navigate, making it a breeze to make your way through their huge library of content. Making use of their sorting options, filters, and tags means that you can get to exactly what you want in no time—and hey, sometimes you’re trying to get in a quick sesh, let’s be honest.

Another big bonus is access to their other affiliated sites, like VRCosplayX, for example (a BDSM focused site). This really helps boost the overall value of your subscription.

When it comes to buying that subscription, however, you might need to spend a few minutes figuring out how you want to do it.

First, there’s only credit card or PayPal, so you’ll be out of luck if you were hoping to pay by Bitcoin or an alternative method.

Second, the pricing is a little weird—while you can get a 3-day trial for just $1 (cool, right?), you end up paying more if you actually sign up (ehh, actually kind of lame).

Pros

Mainly high-quality (5K) content
User-friendly site
Sister-site access
Tons of exclusive content

Cons

Be careful when it comes to billing
Credit card / PayPal only

Compatible With

Oculus Rift/RiftS
Oculus Go
Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
HTC Vive
Gear VR
Microsoft MR
Daydream
Cardboard

4. Virtual Real Porn

Virtual Real Porn is another one of the most user-friendly sites, which is always a big plus. They also have one of the largest libraries with over 400 scenes.

In addition to the usual array of categories, there are also some fetish ones like for foot fetish types—yeah, we’re looking at you, Quentin Tarantino.

You also won’t likely have to worry about your VR headset’s compatibility with Virtual Real Porn—the site supports Vive, Oculus, Gear VR, and all the most popular headsets.

There’s even a cool feature that remembers your preferred headset—so, tell them yours is Oculus and now they’ll only show Oculus-compatible content.

As with BaDoink VR, Virtual Real Porn wins major points for its user-friendly site. Since they store your settings, it’s extra easy to find videos that suit your preferences. Plus, movies come with a recommended viewing position, making things even easier.

For the moment, the content is largely 180-degree 4K videos, but they’re starting to expand to content with a wider field-of-view. This kind of innovation is promising as it means they’re committed to keeping up with the rest of the pack.

The biggest downside is that there’s no free trial option. Somewhat making up for this, though, is a relatively inexpensive 5-day trial. There’s also a streaming-only subscription that comes in at a cheaper price than the regular subscription that gives you access to all their scenes.

Pros

Super user-friendly site
Preferences are saved
Works with most of the popular headsets
Overall one of the best bang-for-your-buck sites (see what we did there?)

Cons

No free trial option
No sister-site access

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

5. KinkVR

If you’re on the kinkier side—especially the more extreme kinky side—you can fully embrace it with KinkVR. The site is loaded with hardcore BDSM, and you’ll find some of the most popular porn stars in not only fetish porn but mainstream porn as well.

There are a huge number of categories, so you should be well covered no matter what your kink or kinks are. All the BDSM mainstays are here: bondage, master/slave, torture, etc.

Although the site has a much smaller content library than many sites reviewed here, every single video is exclusive, helping boost the overall value. And helping offset this smaller library is the addition of two new scenes per week, always shot in 4 or 5K.

Another big plus for KinkVR is its low pricing—monthly passes come in around ten bucks and a yearly membership means even more savings at less than $100.

As with all these sites, there’s one thing that holds back KinkVR from being truly excellent, and that is its slow download speeds, which can be a major boner-killer (literally).

Pros

Perfect for all you kink-lords (and queens) out there
Tons of exclusive, super-extreme content
Cheap compared to other sites
Emphasis on VR immersion

Cons

Smaller content library
Sluggish downloading

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS

6. SexLikeReal

SexLikeReal isn’t its own studio but an aggregator—that is, it compiles scenes from multiple studios.

On the plus side, this means that they have a huge variety of VR content. As you might expect, there are lots of categories and these are conveniently sortable by resolution, softcore/hardcore, teledildonic-supported, and other features.

This is also one of the few sites to feature livestreaming VR content, which is still somewhat of a rarity while the technology gains traction.

SexLikeReal also scores major points for its bevy of super-high-quality stuff, even up to 6K. For porn connoisseurs after more of a cinematic experience, they also have hour-long videos. And for the guy trying to squeeze one out before Econ 101, there are ten-minute scenes as well, so there’s really something for everyone and every situation with SexLikeReal.

Another perk of this aggregator is their flexibility in terms of accessing content. You can opt for pay-per-view or choose to subscribe. Although an expensive site relative to most, SexLikeReal does offer a lot of value.

Porn enthusiasts who might hanker for exclusive content will be a little disappointed in that respect. Many of their scenes can be had for cheaper elsewhere, but SexLikeReal does provide a convenient “one-stop-shop” for VR content.

Pros

Literally thousands of VR videos
Pay-per-view or subscription
Extensive weekly updates
Livestreaming VR content

Cons

Quite pricy relative to other sites
Mostly non-exclusive content

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard

7. PornHubVR

Everyone knows PornHub as it’s the world’s largest and most name-dropped porn site. As you might expect, they’ve been working to stay up with the latest in VR offerings.

While VR was formerly an exclusive feature of their premium package, PornHub has since started offering free VR content. One drawback with these is that you’ll have ads unless you pony up the cash for the premium membership (the ads aren’t all that bad, though).

Unlike VR Bangers, PornHub works with both iOS and Android phones, making this a more accessible option. Plus, you can count on the same interface that you’re used to with the original PornHub.

Compared to an aggregator like SexLikeReal, however, or even other standard VR sites, Pornhub VR does lack in variety and overall number of videos. Plus, some viewers report perspective issues while streaming, so it’s probably best to take the time to download what you watch.

Pros

Fewer ads than many sites
Good selection of free content
Both Android and iOS compatible

Cons

Weaker selection than many sites
Occasional perspective issues

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

8. NaughtyAmericaVR

NaughtyAmericaVR takes advantage of their status as one of the best studios out there to deliver high-quality VR content. For exclusive-hungry viewers, they have more than 400 exclusive scenes, with many of them coming in at over forty minutes!

In addition, their scenes—of which there are at least two new ones per week—are usually filmed with the biggest names in porn, like Aidra Fox and Adriana Chechik.

Plus, you get to appreciate them in either 4 or 5K, with all the newer content shot in 5K. Unfortunately, the high quality does come with a cost—slow download speeds. A nice feature that somewhat offsets this issue is the inclusion of high-res photos.

Another nice aspect of NaughtyAmericaVR is the ability to chip in extra money for access to seven sister sites (the caveat being you must purchase a twelve-month subscription). There’s also an impressive flexibility in how you can purchase your subscription, like using Bitcoin or even giving up unused gift cards!

Perhaps the most frustrating drawback to NaughtyAmericaVR is their site’s poor user friendliness. Finding your exact preference can take a while compared to other sites, but admittedly they help make up for it with such top-tier content.

Pros

Tons of 5K scenes
The biggest names in porn
Lots of VR categories and exclusive content
A number of payment options

Cons

Sluggish downloading
Not the most user-friendly site

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

9. StasyQ VR

StasyQ VR is a pleasant change of pace from the usual steady stream of hardcore videos. You can think of their site instead like a private strip club.

Not any strip club though—a very high-end one, as they only select the most gorgeous models.

Although you won’t get to see any intercourse, StasyQ VR offers a unique, more intimate experience. This is in large part thanks to the binaural sound they offer, which enhances the already-more-intimate feel of VR porn to begin with.

One downside, in addition to their relatively small library, is the fact that StasyQ costs about the same as regular hardcore VR sites. It’s more forgivable, though, when you consider their super-high production value.

Pros

A nice softcore option
Stunning models
Elegant aesthetic
High-quality (binaural) sound

Cons

No intercourse
Small library

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard

10. VRB Gay

There aren’t a ton of gay-only VR sites, so VRB Gay wins points for that alone. It’s also a sister site to VR Bangers, so it makes sense that the production quality is similarly elite.

Unfortunately, you can’t get a package for both VR Gay and VR Bangers, as you might expect, which might disappoint some bisexuals out there. Another downside is that the catalog is relatively small, with fewer than 100 videos.

Making up for this shortage in scenes, though, is an emphasis on extreme quality and content featuring some of the most notable models around.

Like its sister site, VR Bangers, VRB Gay is user friendly, with plenty of filters for quickly finding what you’re into. Another nice touch is the fact that videos are 2D-friendly, meaning you can still benefit from their high-quality content if you don’t happen to have your headset with you—and hey, who hasn’t gotten off away from home base?

Pros

Only super-high-quality content
Very user-friendly site

Cons

Small library
Not teledildonic supported

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

11. WetVR

WetVR is from the Tiny4K studio, which made a name for itself with high-quality videos. You can thus expect the same insistence on high-res video from this site.

A downside of that, though, is that it may not be as suitable for people with weaker internet speeds or lack of storage for downloading video.

You might also be frustrated that there’s no video preview because you could end up downloading a video that you wouldn’t have if you had gotten a preview first. On the plus side, their download speeds tend to be good as long as your internet is.

All around though, WetVR offers super-high-quality content with household—well, maybe frat-household—names. Nothing is extreme hardcore, but it’s all tasteful and a must for anyone who loves to see their favorite porn stars slathered in oil.

Pros

Best newcomer
Strong industry ties
Good download speeds

Cons

No video previews
5K only

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

12. Dark Room VR

Dark Room VR offers a more authentic experience with their content. You won’t find all that many bleach-blonde actresses sporting fake smiles and moans.

Instead, Dark Room VR promises more realistic scenes with high production value. They also feature some of the most gorgeous European models.

Another big perk to Dark Room VR is their free previews, which allow you to make a better call on whether you want to shell out for a subscription. Plus, you can download and stream their videos at different resolutions, so if you’re having trouble with streaming or download speeds you can simply dial it down.

A high-quality site overall, two small downsides to Dark Room VR are its lack of crypto payment and relatively small library compared to other sites.

Pros

More realistic productions
100% exclusive content
Free previews
Download at different resolutions

Cons

No crypto payments
Smaller library

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

13. 18VR

A sister site of BaDoink VR, 18VR offers similarly top-tier quality. This is a site to throw on your shortlist if you’re into nasty, slutty girls. There are lesbian, anal, threesome, even gangbang videos.

The quality is all POV, 5K, and featuring binaural audio plus a full 360-degree perspective. Even better, their videos work with almost all manner of VR headsets and toys.

One downside, as with other 5K-only sites, is that you may have issues if you’re experiencing slow internet speeds or lack a lot of space for higher-quality downloads.

Pros

Videos compatible with all VR devices
Free Google Cardboard included
One free video download

Cons

Exclusively 5K videos

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

14. Wankz VR

Wankz VR is a great site for beginners as there is helpful content such as tutorials and a user community that provides useful feedback.

Wankz VR also wins points for its ease-of-use, especially on mobile. They also are on the forefront of innovation in terms of teledildonics, so you can enjoy nearly two hundred scenes synced up to your preferred sex toy.

While the site does accept a solid variety of payment options, the lifetime membership is quite costly compared to other sites. Plus, certain categories remain unavailable with the regular subscription options, which is honestly annoying.

Pros

Huge selection
Relatively low cost
Free previews
Lots of teledildonic-supported scenes

Cons

Requires lifetime subscription to access sister sites
Lifetime subscription is pricy

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
iOS
Android

15. MILF VR

MILF VR is one of the top VR sites for mature content. If that’s your thing, you don’t really need to look any further.

It’s a premium site too in that it offers up to 8K resolution on select videos. There’s also a streaming option in case you’d rather stream than download.

Another nice feature is that you gain access to some fourteen other VR sites, which will help keep you busy should you want to venture away from all those MILFs.

One drawback of MILF VR is its library featuring a lot of remastered videos. Even though they’ve been “remastered,” the quality won’t quite be the same as with the more recentlyshot content.

Pros

Super-high-quality videos
Access to a bunch of VR sister sites
Nearly 200 original videos

Cons

Many of the videos are older remastered ones
Some of the actresses are rather young

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

16. Virtual Taboo

Virtual Taboo ranks among our top overall sites for its impressive quality and staying on the cusp of VR porn innovations like 7K resolution at 60fps, binaural audio, and 180-degree POVs.

All these features make Virtual Taboo among the most immersive experiences. It’s also very reasonably priced considering how high the overall value is.

One downside, however, is that your subscription is only good for content on the Virtual Taboo site. But while you won’t get other content, you’re likely to be satisfied with theirs given their consistent high-quality content and three weekly updates.

Pros

Super-high-quality videos
Frequent updates
Unlimited streaming

Cons

No sister site-content

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

17. VRCosplayX

If you’re the kind of person who plans on going to Comic-Con every year, you’re probably going to appreciate what you’ll find at VRCosplayX. They really stick to their niche, so this site will only be for you if you’re into cosplay porn.

If so, you’re going to love the highly immersive VR experience that they deliver. As part of the BaDoink VR umbrella, you not only get access to BaDoink but can also count on the same high production value.

Unfortunately, VRCosplayX loses some points for maxing out at 5K, having a relatively small library, and the inability to save favorites—honestly, it seems like it would be such an easy feature to incorporate!

Pros

Free Google Cardboard included
Access to BaDoink VR
Relatively inexpensive

Cons

Maxes out at 5K
Limited number of scenes
Can’t save favorites

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

18. VR Latina

Last but not least, VR Latina offers some incredible Latinas like Veronica Leal, brought to life through the magic of VR. This site has high-quality 5K content as well, plus reasonable pricing.

The ability to purchase a single video for $2.99 as a tester before subscribing is a nice feature. In our humble opinion, more sites should offer free or inexpensive tester videos like this so would-be subscribers really know what they’re paying for.

Something that may detract from the experience is that the scenes tend to be in Spanish. So, if you don’t know Spanish and care about the dialogue, you’ll probably feel like you’re missing out. But hey, talk about a creative way to learn Spanish, right?

Another small downside is the relatively small library that VR Latina offers. Given that this is a niche site, though, it’s understandable.

Pros

High-quality 5K content
Stunning Latina actresses
Reasonable pricing

Cons

Relatively small library
Mainly Spanish dialogue

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

Our ranking criteria

Here are the criteria that we kept in mind for our reviews of these different VR porn sites, so it’s helpful for you to understand them.

Overall selection

You need to factor in quantity and quality of the site’s scenes.

Oftentimes sites charge around the same amount, but one might have only a tenth of the video library that the other has. The other site, however, might have ten times the production value.

So, it depends on what appeals to you most: quantity, or quality? Ideally, you can find a site that has both.

Compatibility

What VR device(s) do you have? Will it work with the content (or most of the content) on a given site? It’s best to do your research to ensure that your headset will be compatible and, while you’re at it, that your smartphone operating system will be as well.

Price

VR Porn is a premium experience and, as such, it carries a premium in terms of cost. There’s really no way of getting around it. That said, you can aim for sites that will bundle content with sister sites or opt for an aggregator to maximize the content you get.

Also, if you go with a lifetime subscription, you probably want to stick to well-established studios so you don’t end up losing out on money (and new content) down the road.

Resolution

VR quality is not necessarily the same quality as you get on your TV. It’s still a fairly new technology, after all (at least in its most current form).

4K is the new standard, with some sites offering up to 8K. This carries a premium, however, in terms of cost, so you’ll have to decide if it’s worth it to you.

Wrapping up

If you’re ready to enter the brave new world of VR porn, you’ll have a good head start with this guide. Don’t be afraid to take a little time before you invest your money into a subscription, particularly an annual or lifetime one.

Take account of the various factors above to ensure you settle on something that you’ll be plenty happy with. After all, why compromise that special alone time?

Either way, though, you’ll be in good shape with the high-quality offerings from these sites.

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Chicago Bulls at Phoenix Suns: 1 Best Bet

The Chicago Bulls continue their Western Conference road trip as they travel to Phoenix as betting underdogs.

After a back and forth battle, the Chicago Bulls jumped back into the win column on Monday with a 114-107 victory over the Utah Jazz. Former Bull, Lauri Markkanen gave Chicago a run for their money with 32 points, shooting 7-11 from behind the 3-point line.

Tonight’s game will be a different test, as they travel to Phoenix to face a Suns team that stands atop the Western Conference at 14-6, and having won their last five games. Contrary to last season, the Chicago Bulls have had success against the league’s top teams this season.

The injury report is light for Chicago tonight, as Ayo Dosunmu and Alex Caruso are listed as probable, however for Phoenix, the Suns will be without Chris Paul and Cameron Johnson. Both players have been absent dating back to early November.

As for the best bet of the day, I’ve got a bone to pick with this Bulls team and the second half usage of Nikola Vucevic. Two games in a row, Vucevic has hit double digit scoring in the first half against two bottom five teams in points per paint allowed, and have totally abandoned the strategy in the second half.

Of course, Monday’s game against the Jazz ended positively, but the lack of usage in those situations remains bizarre. I’ll be going away from him tonight as the Suns rank near the top of the league in points in the paint allowed, but of course as soon as I jump away from him, he’ll drop 20 on my head.

Nonetheless, I am happy with the effort and defensive boost that this team has shown over the last week, and think we could see more of the same tonight. Best of luck tonight, see red, and GO BULLS!!

2022 Bulls Best Bet Record: 9-11 (2L Streak)Last Pick: Vucevic Over 16.5 – L

Chicago Bulls +5.5 (Sportsbook odds may vary)

The strategy for tonight’s game is going to be betting on some expected regression for the Phoenix Suns. After a five game winning streak, and now standing on top of the Western Conference, while also facing a currently losing team in the Chicago Bulls, this line seems fairly short to me.

In cases like these where I personally believe the line is too good to be true for that favored team, I also like to get some confirmation with public bias. Betting against the public is not always a strategy to play, but when you couple it with a line that seems fairly short, it can be successful. In tonight’s case we have about 70% of bettors playing the Phoenix Suns at home tonight.

I like the Chicago Bulls’ chances of winning tonight, but at the very least, I believe they have a great opportunity to keep this game close. As mentioned in the intro, this Bulls defense has really improved and with Chris Paul out of this game, the focal point will be slowing down Devin Booker, and forcing him to score entirely by creating his own shot.

During the Suns’ win streak and in the absence of Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton has been extremely efficient scoring in the paint, but looking back, a large portion of that work is against some of the worst teams in the league at defending big men. The Bulls certainly aren’t the tops of the league in that category, but are far more serviceable than Phoenix’s recent opponents.

The Bulls will need to find consistent offense themselves, but I think the story tonight will be the Suns showing some offensive struggles finally in Chris Paul’s absence.

Against the spread, the Chicago Bulls have had success in Phoenix over the past few seasons, as they are 9-3 in their last 12 meetings on the road against the Suns.

I think we see a nice showing from the Bulls defense, and a solid chance of ending the Suns’ five game win streak. Take the Bulls and the points, let’s see some red, and GO BULLS!!

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18 Best VR Porn Sites: Top Virtual Reality Porn of 2022on November 30, 2022 at 9:00 am

Everyone and their mother—well, definitely father—is familiar with standard 2D porn. But 3D porn? That’s where things get taken to the next level. With recent innovations in virtual reality (VR) technology, there is now an extensive range of VR porn that people love for its incredibly immersive experience.

Although this article will do a lot of describing of the VR experience, there’s really nothing like trying it for yourself! So, without further ado, let’s get to ranking the very best VR porn sites for your pervy pleasure.

Top 18 Virtual Reality Porn Sites of 2022

RankBrandBest For1.VR BangersBest overall2.VRConkBest for cosplay and parody3.BaDoink VRBest 5k content4.VirtualRealPornBest user experience5.KinkVRBest BDSM content6.SexLikeRealBest for livestream content7.PornHubVRBest free content8.NaughtyAmericaVRBest exclusive content9.StasyQ VRBest for softcore10.VRB GayBest gay VR content11.WetVRBest new site12.Dark Room VRBest for fantasy content13.18VRBest 18+ teen content14.Wankz VRBest for newbies15.MILF VRBest mature content16.Virtual TabooBest á la carte content17.VRCosplayXBest cosplay content18.VR LatinaBest Latina VR

1. VR Bangers

VR Bangers is a 100% VR-focused site and one of the first in the area, so it’s no surprise that they’re among the best. You’re also not likely to get tired of their content for two main reasons:

They have a huge variety of categories with numerous titles in each one
Their content is frequently updated, with usually two or three new scenes per week at least

Plus, the newly added scenes are always super-high quality, even featuring some 6K-resolution videos. There’s also a nice blend of conventional one-on-one content as well as multiple-partner scenes. Adding to the overall excellent variety is a choice of 180- or 360-degree viewpoints.

Like most sites, you can opt for a monthly, yearly, or even lifetime package, with a standard price range compared to other VR sites.

One bonus is that you get access to a VR porn game no matter which tier you buy.

The only major downside applies to iPhone users—if you want to use your phone, you’ll be out of luck as the site is currently only Android-compatible right now.

Pros

Tons of categories
A variety of perspectives
Includes porn games
Both 1-on-1 and threesomes, etc.

Cons

Android-only compatibility
Not teledildonic supported

Compatible With

Oculus Rift/RiftS
Oculus Go
Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
HTC Vive
Gear VR
Microsoft MR
Daydream
Android
iOS

2. VRConk

VRConk is all about VR (virtual reality) porn and nothing else. Their niche is cosplay and parody videos, so if that’s your thing, you’re definitely in the right place.

You’re not likely to get tired of their site for two main reasons:

They have high-quality content that’s getting released weekly
They have high production value, meaning top pornstars, unique locations, and major fantasy vibes (cosplay and parodies)

So long as you appreciate the niche that VRConk operates in (cosplay, parodies, fun content in general), you’ll likely feel like you get your money’s worth with them. 

After all, you’re getting all the best elements of VR porn (with the exception of teledildonics): up to 8k, downloadable, binaural audio, and compatible with just about everything (VR headsets and phone OS’s). 

If you’re up for commitment, you can get a free year when you sign up for a year with VR Conk. 

This is a solid deal as it then only comes out to about $8.33 per month. You could also go for a lifetime membership at $250 (by comparison, this would work out to about $10.50 a month for two years, then free for life).

Now let’s take a look at some of the many ways VRConk is an industry leader in its own right.

Pros

Tons of categories
Streaming and downloading options
Weekly updates
Binaural ASMR audio
180 and 360 degree immersion

Cons

No teledildonics
Limited bundles

Compatible With

Quest
Quest 2 Go
Rift S
PSVR
HTC Vive Pro
Gear VR
Microsoft MR

3. BaDoink VR

BaDoink VR is another one of the premier VR porn sites, which makes sense as it’s one of the longest running. Some older content is in lower resolution, but all the new and recent uploads are 5K (or even higher).

BaDoink scores points for having one of the easiest sites to navigate, making it a breeze to make your way through their huge library of content. Making use of their sorting options, filters, and tags means that you can get to exactly what you want in no time—and hey, sometimes you’re trying to get in a quick sesh, let’s be honest.

Another big bonus is access to their other affiliated sites, like VRCosplayX, for example (a BDSM focused site). This really helps boost the overall value of your subscription.

When it comes to buying that subscription, however, you might need to spend a few minutes figuring out how you want to do it.

First, there’s only credit card or PayPal, so you’ll be out of luck if you were hoping to pay by Bitcoin or an alternative method.

Second, the pricing is a little weird—while you can get a 3-day trial for just $1 (cool, right?), you end up paying more if you actually sign up (ehh, actually kind of lame).

Pros

Mainly high-quality (5K) content
User-friendly site
Sister-site access
Tons of exclusive content

Cons

Be careful when it comes to billing
Credit card / PayPal only

Compatible With

Oculus Rift/RiftS
Oculus Go
Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
HTC Vive
Gear VR
Microsoft MR
Daydream
Cardboard

4. Virtual Real Porn

Virtual Real Porn is another one of the most user-friendly sites, which is always a big plus. They also have one of the largest libraries with over 400 scenes.

In addition to the usual array of categories, there are also some fetish ones like for foot fetish types—yeah, we’re looking at you, Quentin Tarantino.

You also won’t likely have to worry about your VR headset’s compatibility with Virtual Real Porn—the site supports Vive, Oculus, Gear VR, and all the most popular headsets.

There’s even a cool feature that remembers your preferred headset—so, tell them yours is Oculus and now they’ll only show Oculus-compatible content.

As with BaDoink VR, Virtual Real Porn wins major points for its user-friendly site. Since they store your settings, it’s extra easy to find videos that suit your preferences. Plus, movies come with a recommended viewing position, making things even easier.

For the moment, the content is largely 180-degree 4K videos, but they’re starting to expand to content with a wider field-of-view. This kind of innovation is promising as it means they’re committed to keeping up with the rest of the pack.

The biggest downside is that there’s no free trial option. Somewhat making up for this, though, is a relatively inexpensive 5-day trial. There’s also a streaming-only subscription that comes in at a cheaper price than the regular subscription that gives you access to all their scenes.

Pros

Super user-friendly site
Preferences are saved
Works with most of the popular headsets
Overall one of the best bang-for-your-buck sites (see what we did there?)

Cons

No free trial option
No sister-site access

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

5. KinkVR

If you’re on the kinkier side—especially the more extreme kinky side—you can fully embrace it with KinkVR. The site is loaded with hardcore BDSM, and you’ll find some of the most popular porn stars in not only fetish porn but mainstream porn as well.

There are a huge number of categories, so you should be well covered no matter what your kink or kinks are. All the BDSM mainstays are here: bondage, master/slave, torture, etc.

Although the site has a much smaller content library than many sites reviewed here, every single video is exclusive, helping boost the overall value. And helping offset this smaller library is the addition of two new scenes per week, always shot in 4 or 5K.

Another big plus for KinkVR is its low pricing—monthly passes come in around ten bucks and a yearly membership means even more savings at less than $100.

As with all these sites, there’s one thing that holds back KinkVR from being truly excellent, and that is its slow download speeds, which can be a major boner-killer (literally).

Pros

Perfect for all you kink-lords (and queens) out there
Tons of exclusive, super-extreme content
Cheap compared to other sites
Emphasis on VR immersion

Cons

Smaller content library
Sluggish downloading

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS

6. SexLikeReal

SexLikeReal isn’t its own studio but an aggregator—that is, it compiles scenes from multiple studios.

On the plus side, this means that they have a huge variety of VR content. As you might expect, there are lots of categories and these are conveniently sortable by resolution, softcore/hardcore, teledildonic-supported, and other features.

This is also one of the few sites to feature livestreaming VR content, which is still somewhat of a rarity while the technology gains traction.

SexLikeReal also scores major points for its bevy of super-high-quality stuff, even up to 6K. For porn connoisseurs after more of a cinematic experience, they also have hour-long videos. And for the guy trying to squeeze one out before Econ 101, there are ten-minute scenes as well, so there’s really something for everyone and every situation with SexLikeReal.

Another perk of this aggregator is their flexibility in terms of accessing content. You can opt for pay-per-view or choose to subscribe. Although an expensive site relative to most, SexLikeReal does offer a lot of value.

Porn enthusiasts who might hanker for exclusive content will be a little disappointed in that respect. Many of their scenes can be had for cheaper elsewhere, but SexLikeReal does provide a convenient “one-stop-shop” for VR content.

Pros

Literally thousands of VR videos
Pay-per-view or subscription
Extensive weekly updates
Livestreaming VR content

Cons

Quite pricy relative to other sites
Mostly non-exclusive content

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard

7. PornHubVR

Everyone knows PornHub as it’s the world’s largest and most name-dropped porn site. As you might expect, they’ve been working to stay up with the latest in VR offerings.

While VR was formerly an exclusive feature of their premium package, PornHub has since started offering free VR content. One drawback with these is that you’ll have ads unless you pony up the cash for the premium membership (the ads aren’t all that bad, though).

Unlike VR Bangers, PornHub works with both iOS and Android phones, making this a more accessible option. Plus, you can count on the same interface that you’re used to with the original PornHub.

Compared to an aggregator like SexLikeReal, however, or even other standard VR sites, Pornhub VR does lack in variety and overall number of videos. Plus, some viewers report perspective issues while streaming, so it’s probably best to take the time to download what you watch.

Pros

Fewer ads than many sites
Good selection of free content
Both Android and iOS compatible

Cons

Weaker selection than many sites
Occasional perspective issues

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

8. NaughtyAmericaVR

NaughtyAmericaVR takes advantage of their status as one of the best studios out there to deliver high-quality VR content. For exclusive-hungry viewers, they have more than 400 exclusive scenes, with many of them coming in at over forty minutes!

In addition, their scenes—of which there are at least two new ones per week—are usually filmed with the biggest names in porn, like Aidra Fox and Adriana Chechik.

Plus, you get to appreciate them in either 4 or 5K, with all the newer content shot in 5K. Unfortunately, the high quality does come with a cost—slow download speeds. A nice feature that somewhat offsets this issue is the inclusion of high-res photos.

Another nice aspect of NaughtyAmericaVR is the ability to chip in extra money for access to seven sister sites (the caveat being you must purchase a twelve-month subscription). There’s also an impressive flexibility in how you can purchase your subscription, like using Bitcoin or even giving up unused gift cards!

Perhaps the most frustrating drawback to NaughtyAmericaVR is their site’s poor user friendliness. Finding your exact preference can take a while compared to other sites, but admittedly they help make up for it with such top-tier content.

Pros

Tons of 5K scenes
The biggest names in porn
Lots of VR categories and exclusive content
A number of payment options

Cons

Sluggish downloading
Not the most user-friendly site

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

9. StasyQ VR

StasyQ VR is a pleasant change of pace from the usual steady stream of hardcore videos. You can think of their site instead like a private strip club.

Not any strip club though—a very high-end one, as they only select the most gorgeous models.

Although you won’t get to see any intercourse, StasyQ VR offers a unique, more intimate experience. This is in large part thanks to the binaural sound they offer, which enhances the already-more-intimate feel of VR porn to begin with.

One downside, in addition to their relatively small library, is the fact that StasyQ costs about the same as regular hardcore VR sites. It’s more forgivable, though, when you consider their super-high production value.

Pros

A nice softcore option
Stunning models
Elegant aesthetic
High-quality (binaural) sound

Cons

No intercourse
Small library

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard

10. VRB Gay

There aren’t a ton of gay-only VR sites, so VRB Gay wins points for that alone. It’s also a sister site to VR Bangers, so it makes sense that the production quality is similarly elite.

Unfortunately, you can’t get a package for both VR Gay and VR Bangers, as you might expect, which might disappoint some bisexuals out there. Another downside is that the catalog is relatively small, with fewer than 100 videos.

Making up for this shortage in scenes, though, is an emphasis on extreme quality and content featuring some of the most notable models around.

Like its sister site, VR Bangers, VRB Gay is user friendly, with plenty of filters for quickly finding what you’re into. Another nice touch is the fact that videos are 2D-friendly, meaning you can still benefit from their high-quality content if you don’t happen to have your headset with you—and hey, who hasn’t gotten off away from home base?

Pros

Only super-high-quality content
Very user-friendly site

Cons

Small library
Not teledildonic supported

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

11. WetVR

WetVR is from the Tiny4K studio, which made a name for itself with high-quality videos. You can thus expect the same insistence on high-res video from this site.

A downside of that, though, is that it may not be as suitable for people with weaker internet speeds or lack of storage for downloading video.

You might also be frustrated that there’s no video preview because you could end up downloading a video that you wouldn’t have if you had gotten a preview first. On the plus side, their download speeds tend to be good as long as your internet is.

All around though, WetVR offers super-high-quality content with household—well, maybe frat-household—names. Nothing is extreme hardcore, but it’s all tasteful and a must for anyone who loves to see their favorite porn stars slathered in oil.

Pros

Best newcomer
Strong industry ties
Good download speeds

Cons

No video previews
5K only

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

12. Dark Room VR

Dark Room VR offers a more authentic experience with their content. You won’t find all that many bleach-blonde actresses sporting fake smiles and moans.

Instead, Dark Room VR promises more realistic scenes with high production value. They also feature some of the most gorgeous European models.

Another big perk to Dark Room VR is their free previews, which allow you to make a better call on whether you want to shell out for a subscription. Plus, you can download and stream their videos at different resolutions, so if you’re having trouble with streaming or download speeds you can simply dial it down.

A high-quality site overall, two small downsides to Dark Room VR are its lack of crypto payment and relatively small library compared to other sites.

Pros

More realistic productions
100% exclusive content
Free previews
Download at different resolutions

Cons

No crypto payments
Smaller library

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

13. 18VR

A sister site of BaDoink VR, 18VR offers similarly top-tier quality. This is a site to throw on your shortlist if you’re into nasty, slutty girls. There are lesbian, anal, threesome, even gangbang videos.

The quality is all POV, 5K, and featuring binaural audio plus a full 360-degree perspective. Even better, their videos work with almost all manner of VR headsets and toys.

One downside, as with other 5K-only sites, is that you may have issues if you’re experiencing slow internet speeds or lack a lot of space for higher-quality downloads.

Pros

Videos compatible with all VR devices
Free Google Cardboard included
One free video download

Cons

Exclusively 5K videos

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

14. Wankz VR

Wankz VR is a great site for beginners as there is helpful content such as tutorials and a user community that provides useful feedback.

Wankz VR also wins points for its ease-of-use, especially on mobile. They also are on the forefront of innovation in terms of teledildonics, so you can enjoy nearly two hundred scenes synced up to your preferred sex toy.

While the site does accept a solid variety of payment options, the lifetime membership is quite costly compared to other sites. Plus, certain categories remain unavailable with the regular subscription options, which is honestly annoying.

Pros

Huge selection
Relatively low cost
Free previews
Lots of teledildonic-supported scenes

Cons

Requires lifetime subscription to access sister sites
Lifetime subscription is pricy

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
iOS
Android

15. MILF VR

MILF VR is one of the top VR sites for mature content. If that’s your thing, you don’t really need to look any further.

It’s a premium site too in that it offers up to 8K resolution on select videos. There’s also a streaming option in case you’d rather stream than download.

Another nice feature is that you gain access to some fourteen other VR sites, which will help keep you busy should you want to venture away from all those MILFs.

One drawback of MILF VR is its library featuring a lot of remastered videos. Even though they’ve been “remastered,” the quality won’t quite be the same as with the more recentlyshot content.

Pros

Super-high-quality videos
Access to a bunch of VR sister sites
Nearly 200 original videos

Cons

Many of the videos are older remastered ones
Some of the actresses are rather young

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

16. Virtual Taboo

Virtual Taboo ranks among our top overall sites for its impressive quality and staying on the cusp of VR porn innovations like 7K resolution at 60fps, binaural audio, and 180-degree POVs.

All these features make Virtual Taboo among the most immersive experiences. It’s also very reasonably priced considering how high the overall value is.

One downside, however, is that your subscription is only good for content on the Virtual Taboo site. But while you won’t get other content, you’re likely to be satisfied with theirs given their consistent high-quality content and three weekly updates.

Pros

Super-high-quality videos
Frequent updates
Unlimited streaming

Cons

No sister site-content

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

17. VRCosplayX

If you’re the kind of person who plans on going to Comic-Con every year, you’re probably going to appreciate what you’ll find at VRCosplayX. They really stick to their niche, so this site will only be for you if you’re into cosplay porn.

If so, you’re going to love the highly immersive VR experience that they deliver. As part of the BaDoink VR umbrella, you not only get access to BaDoink but can also count on the same high production value.

Unfortunately, VRCosplayX loses some points for maxing out at 5K, having a relatively small library, and the inability to save favorites—honestly, it seems like it would be such an easy feature to incorporate!

Pros

Free Google Cardboard included
Access to BaDoink VR
Relatively inexpensive

Cons

Maxes out at 5K
Limited number of scenes
Can’t save favorites

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

18. VR Latina

Last but not least, VR Latina offers some incredible Latinas like Veronica Leal, brought to life through the magic of VR. This site has high-quality 5K content as well, plus reasonable pricing.

The ability to purchase a single video for $2.99 as a tester before subscribing is a nice feature. In our humble opinion, more sites should offer free or inexpensive tester videos like this so would-be subscribers really know what they’re paying for.

Something that may detract from the experience is that the scenes tend to be in Spanish. So, if you don’t know Spanish and care about the dialogue, you’ll probably feel like you’re missing out. But hey, talk about a creative way to learn Spanish, right?

Another small downside is the relatively small library that VR Latina offers. Given that this is a niche site, though, it’s understandable.

Pros

High-quality 5K content
Stunning Latina actresses
Reasonable pricing

Cons

Relatively small library
Mainly Spanish dialogue

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2
PSVR
Gear VR
Cardboard
iOS
Android

Our ranking criteria

Here are the criteria that we kept in mind for our reviews of these different VR porn sites, so it’s helpful for you to understand them.

Overall selection

You need to factor in quantity and quality of the site’s scenes.

Oftentimes sites charge around the same amount, but one might have only a tenth of the video library that the other has. The other site, however, might have ten times the production value.

So, it depends on what appeals to you most: quantity, or quality? Ideally, you can find a site that has both.

Compatibility

What VR device(s) do you have? Will it work with the content (or most of the content) on a given site? It’s best to do your research to ensure that your headset will be compatible and, while you’re at it, that your smartphone operating system will be as well.

Price

VR Porn is a premium experience and, as such, it carries a premium in terms of cost. There’s really no way of getting around it. That said, you can aim for sites that will bundle content with sister sites or opt for an aggregator to maximize the content you get.

Also, if you go with a lifetime subscription, you probably want to stick to well-established studios so you don’t end up losing out on money (and new content) down the road.

Resolution

VR quality is not necessarily the same quality as you get on your TV. It’s still a fairly new technology, after all (at least in its most current form).

4K is the new standard, with some sites offering up to 8K. This carries a premium, however, in terms of cost, so you’ll have to decide if it’s worth it to you.

Wrapping up

If you’re ready to enter the brave new world of VR porn, you’ll have a good head start with this guide. Don’t be afraid to take a little time before you invest your money into a subscription, particularly an annual or lifetime one.

Take account of the various factors above to ensure you settle on something that you’ll be plenty happy with. After all, why compromise that special alone time?

Either way, though, you’ll be in good shape with the high-quality offerings from these sites.

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High school basketball: Wednesday’s scores

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

CHICAGO PREP

Christ the King at Rochelle Zell, 7:00

Cristo Rey at Ida Crown, 7:00

FOX VALLEY

Cary-Grove at Jacobs, 7:00

Crystal Lake South at Dundee-Crown, 7:00

Hampshire at Burlington Central, 7:00

Huntley at Prairie Ridge, 7:00

McHenry at Crystal Lake Central, 7:00

LAKE SHORE ATHLETIC

Beacon at ACERO-Cruz, 5:00

Intrinsic-Downtown at Horizon-McKinley, 7:00

Wolcott at Waldorf, 5:30

NIC – 10

Boylan at Belvidere North, 7:00

Freeport at Auburn, 7:00

Harlem at Hononegah, 6:30

Jefferson at Guilford, 7:00

Rockford East at Belvidere, 7:00

NOBLE LEAGUE – BLUE

Mansueto at Muchin, 7:00

Noble Street at Hansberry, 7:00

Rauner at Golder, 7:00

NON CONFERENCE

Alden-Hebron at Elgin Academy, 7:00

Antioch at Deerfield, 7:00

Argo at Andrew, 6:30

Austin at Chicago Academy, 5:00

Bulls Prep at Lane, 7:00

Crete-Monee at Lincoln-Way West, 6:30

DRW Prep at Clark, 6:30

Eisenhower at Southland, 6:30

Gary Lighthouse (IN) at Farragut, 7:00

Horizon-Southwest at Universal, TBA

Indian Creek at Amboy, 7:00

Intrinsic-Belmont at Fasman Yeshiva, 6:30

Julian at St. Francis de Sales, 7:00

King at Naperville North, 6:30

Leland at Ashton-Franklin Center, 7:30

Libertyville at Loyola, 6:30

Marengo at Genoa-Kingston, 7:00

Marian Central at Wheaton Academy, 7:30

Marist at St. Laurence, 7:00

New Trier at Warren, 7:00

North Chicago at Lake Forest Academy, 6:00

Northside at Jones, 5:00

Ogden at University High, 6:00

Orr at Oak Park-River Forest, 6:30

Rickover at North Shore, 6:00

Rockford Christian at Johnsburg, 7:00

Rockford Lutheran at Downers Grove North, 7:30

Roosevelt at Mather, 5:00

Round Lake at Waukegan, 7:00

Sandwich at Earlville, 7:00

St. Charles East at Addison Trail, 6:30

Sullivan at Perspectives-MSA, 6:00

UIC Prep at Payton, 5:00

Von Steuben at North Grand, 5:00

Yorkville Christian at Westmont, 7:00

LAKES

Mundelein at Glenbrook North, 7:00

AURORA CHRISTIAN

Joliet Catholic vs. St. Edward, 6:00

Aurora Christian vs. Mooseheart, 7:30

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Bears notebook: Injuries abound as practice for Packers game begins

Leading up to their stunning win at the Patriots in Week 7, the Bears put out an injury report every day, but only because it was mandatory. Each day, all it said was “no injuries to report.”

It was a rare, blissful week.

This is the opposite.

As quarterback Justin Fields continues working through a separated non-throwing shoulder, the Bears began the week by putting mainstays Darnell Mooney and Eddie Jackson on injured reserve.

Mooney needs surgery on his ankle, and the Bears aren’t sure yet whether Jackson will need surgery on the Lisfranc injury in his foot. Those two are done for the season.

If only the trouble ended there.

The Bears opened practice Wednesday for the Packers game with nine players — many of them key — limited or out of practice.

Both of their second-round picks — safety Jaquan Brisker and cornerback Kyler Gordon — were still in the concussion protocol from hits they took in Week 11 against the Falcons.

The other problem in the secondary is that starting cornerback Kindle Vildor was limited by an ankle injury.

Offensively, they ended the last game without a right tackle after starter Riley Reiff and backup Larry Borom got hurt. Reiff remained out with a back injury Wednesday, but Borom was able to partially practice through ankle and knee issues.

That could open the door for former first-round pick Alex Leatherwood to make his debut.

Leatherwood starred at left tackle for Alabama, leading the Raiders to draft him No. 17 overall last year. When he struggled in training camp, they moved him to right guard for his rookie season. He started every game there, but the Raiders had seen enough and waived him at the roster deadline this year.

Leatherwood declined to talk to the media Wednesday.

Whoever plays quarterback behind that line will need someone to throw to, and the options could be slim. Wide receiver Chase Claypool was limited by the knee injury he suffered against the Jets, and Dante Pettis was out with an injury.

The only receivers who were full-go for practice Wednesday were Equanimeous St. Brown (14 catches) Byron Pringle (five), N’Keal Harry (four) and rookie Velus Jones (three).

Jones developing

When general manager Ryan Poles bypassed wide receivers with both of his second-round picks this year and took Jones in the third, the Bears needed him to make an immediate contribution.

Due to injuries and inconsistency, though, that hasn’t happened. It got bad enough for Jones that he was a healthy scratch in Weeks 9 and 10, but he practiced well enough to get another chance.

Jones has gotten 20 snaps over the last two games and got two carries for six yards against the Jets. It sounds like he’ll be even more involved this week as coach Matt Eberflus credited him for being “really better” at knowing his assignments.

“That’s why he’s seeing more touches and seeing more [snaps],” he said. “He’s an explosive player, and we want to get him involved.”

Insiders

With the wind hitting 20 miles per hour Wednesday, the Bears opted to practice indoors. Eberflus said he wanted to replicate the anticipated game conditions — the forecast shows a high of 39 degrees with no unusual wind Sunday — so practicing in high winds wouldn’t be productive. They expect to practice outside Thursday and Friday.

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Chicago Bears workout former All-SEC defensive back in Week 13

The Chicago Bears took a look at a former Lions DB

The Chicago Bears’ secondary looked bad last week. The Bears gave up over 300 yards to Mike White in his first start for the New York Jets in Week 12. The Bears had several starters out in the secondary before the game. Bears safety Eddie Jackson was injured during the game and was placed on the injured reserve this week.

The Bears needed to look at possible players to add to the roster depth in the secondary. According to Aaron Wilson with KPRC, the Bears worked out defensive backs J.R. Reed and Richard LeCounte III. Both defenders played in college at Georgia.

NFL visits and workouts pic.twitter.com/ac8ZqMBrmk

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 29, 2022

J.R. Reed made the All-SEC team in 2019. He went undrafted in 2020. Reed was signed by Jacksonville Jaguars as a UDFA. He was most recently released by the Detroit Lions this season.

The Bears currently have several defensive backs not at practice for Wednesday with injuries. The Bears have not signed Reed or LeCounte yet. The Bears did sign defensive back Adrian Colbert this week.

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Chicago Bears workout former All-SEC defensive back in Week 13

The Chicago Bears took a look at a former Lions DB

The Chicago Bears’ secondary looked bad last week. The Bears gave up over 300 yards to Mike White in his first start for the New York Jets in Week 12. The Bears had several starters out in the secondary before the game. Bears safety Eddie Jackson was injured during the game and was placed on the injured reserve this week.

The Bears needed to look at possible players to add to the roster depth in the secondary. According to Aaron Wilson with KPRC, the Bears worked out defensive backs J.R. Reed and Richard LeCounte III. Both defenders played in college at Georgia.

NFL visits and workouts pic.twitter.com/ac8ZqMBrmk

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 29, 2022

J.R. Reed made the All-SEC team in 2019. He went undrafted in 2020. Reed was signed by Jacksonville Jaguars as a UDFA. He was most recently released by the Detroit Lions this season.

The Bears currently have several defensive backs not at practice for Wednesday with injuries. The Bears have not signed Reed or LeCounte yet. The Bears did sign defensive back Adrian Colbert this week.

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Blackhawks’ Jack Johnson feeling better physically with big minutes this season

In his 17th NHL season, Blackhawks defenseman Jack Johnson isn’t going to experience anything he hasn’t already seen during his first 16.

So throughout the Hawks’ brutal November, the veteran has used his respected voice to preach patience and positivity within the locker room.

“Everyone who’s been around long enough knows there’s highs and lows as a team and individually throughout an 82-game season,” Johnson said Wednesday before the Hawks hosted the Oilers. “No matter who you are or what team you’re on, it’s going to happen. You have to manage those: can’t get too high, can’t get too low. It’s part of being a professional athlete.”

Johnson, 35, describes the necessary mindset as “controlling your controllables,” with one’s attitude being the most controllable thing of all.

“You can’t get so down and negative that it’s just miserable or you don’t want to come to the rink, because then you’re just going to be in [the losing streak] longer,” he added. “You have to keep the right attitude, right enthusiasm to come to work every day. That’s how you’re going to dig yourself out of it.”

The Hawks signed Johnson, after all, believing his seen-it-all leadership likely would prove valuable during the first season of this rebuild. They were correct about that.

“He’s competitive, but when it’s time to enjoy [life], he enjoys it,” coach Luke Richardson said. “So he’s a great example for everybody on the team.”

The Hawks also signed him, though, believing he’d bounce around the defensive lineup, assisting the young players rotating through. But instead, he has settled in as a surprising top-four staple.

Johnson entered Wednesday averaging 20:22 of ice time through 21 games — marking a massive increase from his 16:45 average with the Avalanche last season. It’s his first season above 20 minutes since 2016-17 with the Blue Jackets, when he was 30.

“It’s actually easier to get into a rhythm when you’re playing those kind of minutes,” he said. “Your body actually feels better because you’re sweating, you’re engaged, you’re into it.

“If you’re sitting there for a while, you start to get cold, your back gets tight and all that. You almost feel like you need a shift or two to warm up again. So for me, physically, it has been easier.”

Pour one out

The Hawks and forward Jakub Pour agreed to a mutual contract termination this week, per a team source. It’s expected Pour will now sign with a Czech team.

Pour, 23, inked a two-year deal with the Hawks in 2021, hoping to follow in the footsteps of Dominik Kubalik — a fellow Plzen, Czechia, native. But he never found a rhythm in North America, tallying eight points in 44 AHL games in Rockford last season and five points in 15 ECHL games in Indianapolis this season.

Injury updates

Forward Sam Lafferty’s back injury and defenseman Jarred Tinordi’s hip injury will keep both of them out at least another week, if not longer, Richardson said Tuesday.

Meanwhile, goaltender Alex Stalock has been pulled back from practicing with the team — a step forward that he’d taken for the first time Sunday — after he experienced a worsening in his concussion symptoms. And Tyler Johnson hasn’t been seen since Nov. 18 after suffering a setback in his ankle injury recovery.

With those four guys all out, the Hawks had no spare healthy scratches Wednesday.

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Chicagoans with disabilities inflamed over Chicago Fire’s West Side deal

Laura Donaldson sat in her wheelchair in the Loop on Wednesday with a message for someone in the shimmering office towering behind her: “My people need their health and independence, my people need their housing.”

The West Side resident was among several dozen people — some also in wheelchairs — gathered outside Morningstar Inc.’s office, 22 W. Washington St., to protest founder Joe Mansueto’s plan to build an $80 million training facility for his Chicago Fire soccer team on a former public housing site.

“Just because it was offered to you, doesn’t mean you have to take it,” Donaldson said.

Laura Donaldson, 54, outside the offices of Morningstar Inc.

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Mansueto, owner of the Chicago Fire, received approval from the City Council in September to build a training facility on the nearly 26-acre site. The group’s protest was spurred by a $25,000 contribution by Mansueto to Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s campaign fund.

In response to the protest, a spokesperson for Mansueto said, “Mr. Mansueto has been a socially responsible leader in Chicago’s business community, investing in our neighborhoods and supporting a range of philanthropic initiatives.”

The Chicago Sun-Times receives funding from the Mansueto Foundation.

Donaldson, an organizer for disability advocacy nonprofit Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago, and others argued that building a soccer facility on the site instead of public housing ignores how difficult it remains for people to find public housing.

“It took me years to get housing. It should not take anyone that long,” Donaldson said. “It is disproportionately hard for people with disabilities to get housing.”

The 54-year-old said she has cerebral palsy, has used a wheelchair her entire life and after her mother died was homeless for years before the Chicago Housing Authority could find her appropriate housing.

CHA did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Donaldson spoke briefly at a news conference held on the street outside the firm’s office, where the group hoped to reach Mansueto to deliver a letter asking him to reconsider the training center plan.

“We’re here to make sure to let them know we’re not going to accept this,” said Roderick Wilson, executive director of the community organization Lugenia Burns Hope Center. “We should have some say in what happens to this land.”

Xochitl Esparza, 25, was among the disability and public housing advocates opposed to building a soccer training facility on a Near West Side site that used to hold public housing.

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Wilson concluded the news conference by saying, “Put the fire out, bring the housing in.”

The group then moved off the sidewalk and into the street to obstruct traffic.

“This is our land, these are our streets,” they chanted.

Donna Thadison, 62, protests a plan to build a soccer training facility on the site of former public housing on the Near West Side.

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Nabi Yisrael, 48, rode in his wheelchair, keeping abreast with several others headed toward State Street.

“I had to fight in order to find housing for myself,” said the Hyde Park resident, who experiences multiple sclerosis and, like Donaldson, said the Chicago Housing Authority took years to find him appropriate housing.

“Being a human being is hard enough, but being Black with disabilities, that’s almost impossible.”

Michael Loria is a staff reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times via Report for America, a not-for-profit journalism program that aims to bolster the paper’s coverage of communities on the South Side and West Side.

Nabi Yisrael, 48, protested Wednesday outside Morningstar Inc.’s headquarters at 22 W. Washington St.

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