SIU football coach Nick Hill didn’t waste much time filling the vacancy on his coaching staff left by the retirement of tight ends coach Pat Poore.

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos fired first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett on Monday with two games left in the season.

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Holiday tournament basketball is just around the corner. Here is a brief breakdown on what’s going on in our region:

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The sprinkling of Chicago Bears fans who still were standing in the subzero windchill at Soldier Field as the clock ticked down Saturday weren’t gifted with a victory.

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It was 26 years ago that White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf shocked the baseball world by signing surly free-agent slugger Albert Belle to a record five-year, $55 million deal.

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For the first time in 18 years, the Cardinals are shopping for a lead play-by-play announcer.

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The Chicago Cubs have continued their active offseason by bringing back a familiar face. Chicago has re-signed left-hander Drew Smyly to a two-year contract worth $19 million, according to The Athletic. The contract reportedly includes a third year mutual option. The team has not yet confirmed the signing.

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While Christmas Eve will see the bulk of the Week 16 NFL games, there will be three matchups on Christmas Day to watch.

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ST. LOUIS — After the first six minutes, the Braggin’ Rights game unraveled for Illinois.

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We’re almost to Christmas, and the NFL MVP race is actually fun! This basically never happens!

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