Bulls
Short-handed Bulls lose to Miami
The Bulls were missing DeMar DeRozan, Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, Stanley Johnson, Matt Thomas, Javonte Green, and Derrick Jones Jr. to COVID protocols.
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U.S. News
Dozens feared dead as tornadoes, storms strike US states
Severe weather tore through 5 states, including southern Illinois. Kentucky was likely hit worst, where officials believe a tornado may have been on the ground for over 200 miles.
NHL
NHL enhancing employee training after Blackhawks abuse case
The league has faced tough questions over the last two years on the sport’s culture, including the recent revelations surrounding the Blackhawks.
Crime
Judge denies bail for suspect in execution of 71-year-old Chicago man
“This was an execution,” Cook County Judge Maryam Ahmad said Thursday before denying bail for Joyner, who is due back in court Dec. 29.
Chicagoland News
Suspect in suburban Riverside killings caught in Massachusetts
The man was wanted in connection with the November 13 shooting deaths of two people in Riverside, Illinois, just outside of Chicago.
Blackhawks
Fleury earns 500th win in Chicago's 2-0 win over Canadiens
Fleury joined Martin Brodeur and Patrick Roy as the only NHL goaltenders to reach 500 career victories.
Business
American cites Boeing delay in trimming international plans
Boeing has struggled with production flaws on 787s including tiny gaps between fuselage panels and improperly manufactured titanium parts.
News
Actor Jussie Smollett found "Guilty" of faking own hate crime
The jury deliberated for just over nine hours after a roughly one-week trial in which actor Jussie Smollett was accused of orchestrating his own hate crime.
Bears
Fields to return, Rodgers’ toe is a go for Sunday Night
Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears (4-8) will meet Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (9-3) on Sunday Night for the 204th game between the two franchises.
News
Jury begins deliberations in Jussie Smollett trial
The deliberations began after a roughly one-week trial.
Blackhawks
Khaira stretchered off as Blackhawks lose to red-hot Rangers
Khaira looked up right as Trouba appeared to drive his right shoulder into his chin. His head bounced hard off the ice, and there were no signs of movement as the Blackhawks and Rangers scuffled nearby.
College Sports
AP All-Big Ten: Walker, Stroud, Hutchinson take top honors
Walker was first in the B1G and second nationally with 136.3 yards rushing per game. Stroud passed for more than 350 yards per game and 38 touchdowns. Hutchinson recorded a school-record 14 sacks.