The Chicago Bears need a quarterback. That has been a correct phrase for over 35 years as this team hasn’t had one worth much in a very long time. Well, Russell Wilson‘s name is out there in trade rumors and the Bears need to pounce on it. It would take a lot for him to come over but he listed the Bears as a team he would accept a trade to.
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The man, 28, was sitting in a parked vehicle about 8 p.m. when someone walked up and fired shots at him in the 2100 block of South Keeler Avenue, Chicago police said.
A man was shot to death Wednesday in Lawndale on the West Side, according to police.
The man, 28, was sitting in a parked vehicle about 8 p.m. when someone walked up and fired shots at him in the 2100 block of South Keeler Avenue, Chicago police said.
He was struck in the back and taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he died, police said.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not identified the man.
Area detectives are investigating.
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After 9 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Pisces.
Tread carefully because the moon is at odds with your ruler Mars, and this makes you irritable with others. You will be quick to anger. You might imagine that you are attacked or slighted; however, these might just be excuses for you to act out. Stay chill.
Difficulties with a friend (probably a female) might occur. Or this person might be in a group to which you belong? Either way, it’s not in your best interests to be at odds with someone because this won’t promote your objectives and aims. Be patient with yourself and others.
Fiery Mars is in your sign at odds with the moon that is at the top of your chart. This means you might have trouble dealing with parents, bosses, authority figures and the police. You’ll be quick to anger or take offense. Obviously, this will not help your situation. Cool your jets.
Avoid controversial subjects like politics, religion and racial issues because these discussions could quickly mushroom into arguments. It’s not just you; others are testy as well! (People are almost looking for a reason to have a fight today.) Why even go there?
Disputes about shared property, money or even differing values might arise because people are quick to judge; and frankly, many people are looking for a fight. You need this like a fish needs a bicycle. Therefore, avoid these situations to protect your own peace of mind.
Be as skillful as possible today when dealing with partners, spouses and close friends because if you’re not careful, before you know it, you’ll be in the heat of an argument. This does not have to happen if you are patient, because patience is the antidote to anger.
Although you are an excellent debater, you are also a people pleaser and someone who is skilled at seeing all sides of a situation. Use these qualities today to avoid arguments at work or with health-related issues or something to do with a pet.
Parents will have to be patient with their kids this because is the classic day for hissy fits and meltdowns — not only with your kids but with you, too! That’s because the moon is at odds with Mars today, which makes people annoyed and intolerant. Be gentle and kind.
Family disputes are likely today, especially in the afternoon and with a female family member. Because a family dispute does not improve your life (hardly!) do what you can to avoid these arguments. Do not poke the dragon. Stay frosty.
Your challenge today is not to lose your cool when dealing with neighbors, daily contacts, siblings and relatives. (Oh yes, you will be tempted!) You know that anger serves no purpose other than to make everyone miserable. Patience is your best ally.
Disputes about money, possessions or financial matters might arise today. (Possibly related to kids or sports events.) In either case, be diplomatic and tactful and handle this situation without anger so that everyone (including you) will have a happier day.
Today the sun, the moon, Venus and Neptune are in your sign. You will be more emotional than usual. Meanwhile, fiery Mars is at odds with the moon, which will make you irritable and short-tempered. You might be defensive because you see things as a threat. Stay chill.
Actor Terrence Howard (1969) shares your birthday. You have a strong charismatic appeal. You are courageous, risk-taking and inspirational. You are also highly individualistic. Because you are entering a new cycle, it means it’s time to define some goals to determine what you want for yourself in the next few years. Be confident and physically energetic about going after what you want. Just do it!
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The boy, 17, was walking about 7:10 p.m. when someone in a gray Mercedes fired shots at him in the 5100 block of South Indiana Avenue, Chicago police said.
A teenage boy was critically wounded in a shooting Wednesday in Washington Park on the South Side.
The boy, 17, was walking about 7:10 p.m. when someone in a gray Mercedes fired shots at him in the 5100 block of South Indiana Avenue, Chicago police said.
He was struck in the arm and back and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition, police said.
Area One detectives are investigating.
Miller Kopp scored nine points to lead the Wildcats, who finish the season at 9-15
INDIANAPOLIS — Tre Williams scored 14 points and Jamal Mashburn Jr. 11 and Minnesota snapped a seven-game skid with a 51-46 win over Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament on Wednesday.
The Golden Gophers advance to take on fifth-seeded and No. 9 ranked Ohio State on Thursday.
Minnesota pulled out the win despite shooting a paltry 37% (18 for 49) while making just 10 of 24 (42%) from the foul line.
Down the stretch, however, the Wildcats didn’t help their cause when with a 46-39 lead with 4:20 to go they never scored again. Despite a 3-for-10 shooting effort, Minnesota’s Marcus Carr drained back-to-back fadeaway jumpers and 2 of 3 foul shots in a 90-second span and the Golden Gophers led 49-46 with 72 seconds left.
Carr finished with 10 points, Eric Curry grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds and Brandon Johnson snared 10 boards for Minnesota.
Following a slow start, Northwestern gradually whittled its way back and took its first lead of the game at 40-38 on Miller Kopp’s jumper with 7:02 left. Kopp led Northwestern with nine points.
Both Gach made a 3-pointer and a jump shot and Mashburn Jr. made a layup and a jumper and Minnesota (14-14) built a 16-2 advantage.
Despite missing 23 of 31-shot attempts in the half, Northwestern (9-15) outscored Minnesota 11-6 in the last 4:16 of the half to reduce its deficit to 27-20 at halftime.
Minnesota entered the conference tournament as the 13th seed and the Wildcats were No. 12. Northwestern finished the conference season at 6-13 and the Golden Gophers 6-14. Northwestern beat Minnesota 67-59 at Minneapolis in the lone regular season game they played against each other.
The Golden Gophers moved their record to 6-2 against Northwestern in conference tournament play.
The No. 19 Rams beat host St. Rita 55-35 on Wednesday. It was their third game in three days.
DePaul Prep has a very solid starting five and a couple of key players that come off the bench. But that’s about it. Rams coach Tommy Kleinschmidt does not have a lot of depth.
That isn’t always a problem during a normal high school basketball season, but this isn’t a normal season. The No. 19 Rams beat host St. Rita 55-35 on Wednesday. It was their third game in three days.
“It’s always difficult to play three games in a row but we get a lot of treatment,” DePaul Prep senior TY Johnson said. “Our coaches help us through it. Even at home we try to take care of our bodies as much as possible.”
The Rams knocked off Brother Rice on Monday and won at Leo on Tuesday.
“We came out flat last night against Leo,” DePaul Prep senior Rasheed Bello said. “So we had to pick it up this game and play hard and physical and not let them have anything easy.”
Bello and Johnson both played well in the first quarter and got the Rams (11-2, 10-2 Catholic League Blue) off to a good start. But St. Rita dominated the second quarter and cut DePaul’s lead to five by halftime.
Bello, a Wisconsin-Parkside recruit, and Johnson, a Loyola recruit, completely dominated the second half. Their ball handling ability allowed the Rams to spread the floor and have long possessions.
“We weren’t holding the ball or anything but we wanted to try and get them out and spread things out a little bit and drive,” Kleinschmidt said. “The start of the half was the key to the game. We were seniors tonight. We knew we had to come out strong in the third quarter and make sure their young team didn’t get to build any confidence.”
Bello led the Rams with 17 points and Johnson scored 16. Senior Jabari Sawyer added seven points.
DePaul Prep has two talented bigs, 6-10 senior Brian Mathews and 6-9 junior Dylan Arnett. Their consistency will be a key factor in the Rams’ quarterfinal game against Young in the Chipotle Clash of Champions on Friday at St. Patrick. The Dolphins are loaded with players taller than 6-5.
“They are going to be really important,” Bello said. “We have to trust in them as a team. Our coaching staff has trust in them and they will be ready to play.”
St. Rita (4-7, 4-5) has taken its lumps this season while getting its talented young core some valuable experience. The group that Mustangs coach Roshawn Russell has assembled lived up to the hype, for the most part, this season.
James Brown, the state’s top-ranked freshman, had seven points and six rebounds. Morez Johnson, another highly-regarded freshman, added six points and six rebounds. Senior Christian Henry led the Mustangs with 11 points. Sophomore Bryce Coleman, who transferred from St. Joseph shortly before the season, added five points. Freshman Josh Pickett and sophomore Solomon Mosley started and sophomore Evan Jackson played significant minutes off the bench.
“I’ll be honest, I feel for our seniors,” Russell said. “Guys like [Henry] are getting their first experience taking some losses. But the future is really bright. If this was a normal year, come playoff time I don’t think anybody would want to play us. We’re getting better every game.”
Watch the final minute of St. Rita at DePaul Prep:
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With the Bulls catching a break against suddenly undermanned Philadelphia on Thursday, that’s great for the short term. The long term, however, is about keeping Lauri Markkanen and Otto Porter Jr. healthy, as well as continuing to make and take phone calls on the trade front.
A week ago, the script for the start of the second half of the season read more like a horror movie.
Lurking in the paint of the United Center would be a 7-foot monster who singled handedly slashed up the smallish Bulls less than three weeks ago, as Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid put up 50 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in a 76ers win.
And he was expected to bring a plus-one in the Thursday rematch, with fellow All-Star Ben Simmons in the mix. The Bulls didn’t have to even game-plan for Simmons back in February, thanks to the guard dealing with a bad calf.
Now it seems they won’t have to game-plan for either, with both Simmons and Embiid sidelined because of contract tracing in the league’s coronavirus protocol.
Just the latest reminder of why scripts and projections in this unpredictable season are only as good as the nearest garbage can they can be tossed into.
“Philly’s gonna have some guys out,’’ coach Billy Donovan said after the Wednesday night practice. “I think it’s really happening to everybody across the league, to your point. And I don’t know if everybody the whole year can honestly say that their team has been completely whole, you know, with the number of games, rest, injuries, COVID, contact tracing, guys having to sit because somebody got COVID and they were around each other. So, there’s been guys that have really been healthy and been able to play that have been ruled out because they’re involved in contact tracing.
“Every night it may look a little bit different. But also I think your team could look a lot different each night too.’’
Which the Bulls finally will.
Donovan will be bringing more ammunition to this fight with undermanned Philadelphia, as the coach indicated that both Lauri Markkanen (right shoulder sprain) and Otto Porter Jr. (back) each went through full contact practices and should be ready to go.
Markkanen, who was averaging 19.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game before missing the last 13 contests, was expected to return to the starting lineup, while Porter, who has missed the last 15 games, was returning to his role off the bench.
“The team is playing really well,’’ Markkanen said. “I’m excited to be back with them. Hopefully I can help them, help us be even better. We obviously put the work in and now obviously we don’t have that many practices. So we don’t have that time on the floor, but we just got to talk about things and be watching film. I’m sure it’s going to be fine.’’
The Bulls needs it to be. A healthy Markkanen and Porter should make them better, but also opens up options.
With the Mar. 25 trade deadline approaching, it would be easier to talk deal with every asset healthy and playing. While Donovan said there was no formal organizational meeting over the break, there have been frequent gatherings with the front office and coaches, discussing the trade landscape as well as the roster that’s currently in the Advocate Center.
“I think [Arturas Karnisovas is] always going to look to field phone calls and take phone calls from different teams, make phone calls,’’ Donovan said of his vice president of basketball operations. “That’s his job. In talking to him we feel good about the growth of the team and the team improving and getting better. Like I said before the break started, we are not excited or happy with being under .500, but I think the guys have done a good job and we are trying to get better. Those will be conversations I think between Arturas and I that will continue on for the next couple of weeks leading up to the deadline.’’
