CHICAGO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points in his return from an eight-game absence, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped the Chicago Bulls' five-game winning streak with a 112-103 victory on Saturday night. The two-time MVP, who had been sidelined by a right calf strain, added eight rebounds in his first game since Dec. 3. [...] … [Read more...] about Antetokounmpo scores 29 points in his return as Bucks snap Bulls’ 5-game winning streak
Bears clinch playoff berth after Lions lose to Steelers in wild finish Sunday
To clinch their first playoff berth in five seasons, the Bears needed a win over Aaron Rodgers' former team, the Green Bay Packers, on Saturday night and then for Rodgers' current team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, to upset the Detroit Lions on Sunday evening. … [Read more...] about Bears clinch playoff berth after Lions lose to Steelers in wild finish Sunday
Blackhawks enter matchup with the Stars on losing streak
Chicago Blackhawks (13-17-6, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (25-7-6, in the Central Division) Dallas; Saturday, 7 p.m. CST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Stars -357, Blackhawks +282; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to break a six-game losing streak with a victory over the Dallas Stars. Dallas is 7-2-0 against the Central [...] … [Read more...] about Blackhawks enter matchup with the Stars on losing streak
NHL-worst Blackhawks snap 6-game skid with a 4-3, shootout victory over the Stars
DALLAS (AP) — Rookie Nick Lardis scored in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. The Blackhawks, last in the overall NHL standings, snapped a six-game losing streak. The Stars, second in the overall standings, lost a second consecutive game after [...] … [Read more...] about NHL-worst Blackhawks snap 6-game skid with a 4-3, shootout victory over the Stars
Right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey signs 1-year contract with the Cubs, AP source says
CHICAGO (AP) — Right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement is pending a physical. The addition of Harvey is the latest move in a [...] … [Read more...] about Right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey signs 1-year contract with the Cubs, AP source says