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Sports Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. The Bulls were built this season around the backcourt pairing of Coby White and Josh Giddey. When either — or, worse, both — of those pillars are removed, the rest of the structure crumbles away. And nothing proved this point more thoroughly than when both White and Giddey exited Monday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with injuries. Read Julia Poe's takeaways from the 136-101 blowout loss. Stay connected with us all day: Sign up for our newsletters to get the latest news in your inbox. And you can follow us on social media: X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Threads. Not a Tribune subscriber? Here's our latest offer. | | | | Illinois will play Tennessee in the Music City Bowl on Tuesday, hoping for a step toward sustained success for the football program. | | | | | Who is the most favorable first-round playoff matchup for the Chicago Bears? Tribune reporters tackle this week’s pressing questions ahead of Week 18. | | | | | Coach Ben Johnson said the Chicago Bears will be “playing to win” in the regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. | | | | | The Chicago Bulls are built around Coby White and Josh Giddey. Nothing proved this more than Monday’s 136-101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. | | | | | Connor Bedard was able to get in some work before the Chicago Blackhawks practiced Monday. It’s a good sign for the center, who’s dealing with a shoulder injury. | | | | | Notre Dame confirmed coach Marcus Freeman had his contract restructured and he will coach the Fighting Irish in 2026. | | | |
