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January 12, 2018

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Fangio agrees to return 

Friday, Jan 12

Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio agrees to return to the Bears, four days after the Bears hired Matt Nagy was hired as head coach. So how equipped is Nagy to succeed? Dan Wiederer and Rich Campbell hash it out. Steve Rosenbloom on what Nagy did not say at his introductory press conference. And Bernie Lincicome writes that the new Bears coach is always better than the last one, and not as good as the next one.

 

Bryant's new deal

Chicago Cubs slugger Kris Bryant set a record for a first-year arbitration-eligible player by agreeing Friday to a one-year, $10.85 million contract. Three other players also came to terms. And former Cub David Ross says he's looking forward to more Cubs baseball and less dancing in 2018. Thursday night, Cubs were the punch lines at Anthony Rizzo's benefit event.

Can you dig it?

If you've driven by or flown over Wrigley Field lately you know that there's another offseason of major work going on. The Cubs say that despite the cold, the renovation is on schedule.

Zach attack

After an 11-month recovery from knee surgery, Zach LaVine will be in the starting lineup when the Bulls face the Pistons on Saturday night at the United Center.

Patience, patience

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman knows his team must get better, but he's willing to be patient as it fights for a playoff spot. New Hawk Anthony Duclair said he asked for a trade and that playing in Arizona was "tough."

Sorry state

Illinois and Northwestern are part of a disappointing season of college basketball in the state of Illinois, with the possible exception of Loyola.

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