DAYTON, Ohio — Enoch Cheeks scored 26 points and Amael L’Etang hit the game-winning layup with one second left in overtime as Dayton defeated Loyola 83-81 on Saturday. Sheldon Edwards and Jayden Dawson scored 19 points apiece and Des Watson added 18 for the Ramblers (11-7, 2-3 Atlantic 10), who lost for the seventh time in 10 games after an 8-0 start. Edwards’ basket with 13 … [Read more...] about Sheldon Edwards’ basket with 13 seconds left forces overtime, but Loyola loses to Dayton 83-81
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Kane County Forest District’s first Polar-Palooza fest gets warm reception
St. Charles resident Chris Stafford and his family came to the Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles Saturday hoping to have some indoor and outdoor fun at the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s first-ever Polar-Palooza fest. “We follow the Forest Preserve’s website and this looked like it has a lot of fun activities for the kids,” Stafford said as he and his family … [Read more...] about Kane County Forest District’s first Polar-Palooza fest gets warm reception
Hiring cycle will pick up pace now that Ben Johnson is available after the Detroit Lions were stunned. Will he pick the Chicago Bears?
DETROIT — A slow-moving NFL hiring cycle is about to pick up speed, and the winner of the Ben Johnson sweepstakes should be revealed soon. Johnson, the hottest offensive coordinator candidate for head coach in at least the last several hiring cycles, suddenly became available Saturday night when the Detroit Lions and their raucous fans clad in Honolulu Blue at Ford Field were … [Read more...] about Hiring cycle will pick up pace now that Ben Johnson is available after the Detroit Lions were stunned. Will he pick the Chicago Bears?
Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders upset the top-seeded Detroit Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game
DETROIT — Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago. “It’s a surreal moment,” Daniels said. The sixth-seeded Commanders (14-5) were nearly double-digit … [Read more...] about Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders upset the top-seeded Detroit Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game
Photos: Chicago Blackhawks 5, Vegas Golden Knights 3
Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan. 18, 2025, at the United Center. Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrázek (34) keeps his eyes on the puck in the third period against the Golden Knights on Jan. 18, 2025, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) celebrates after scoring a … [Read more...] about Photos: Chicago Blackhawks 5, Vegas Golden Knights 3