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The teams that quickly flip from pushovers to playoff contenders, like the Jaguars and Texans, typically get coach and quarterback right.

Mount Carmel coach Jordan Lynch and Rochester coach Derek Leonard discuss if private schools have an advantage in football.

Four-year-old Abigail Edan, was the first American freed under the truce. The exchange was delayed after Hamas accused Israel of violating the deal.

The shooting happened about 3:40 a.m. Sunday in the 6800 block of South Archer Road, police say. Officers were responding to reports of a car that was reported stolen in Chicago that had crashed. One person is in custody.

The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. in the 200 block of West 71st Street in Greater Grand Crossing, police said. Illinois State Police arrested an occupant of the cargo truck.

The Hawks believe Korchinski is better off learning lessons in the NHL than anywhere else. They’ve been impressed by his ability to immediately implement suggestions into his game.

The Bears’ defense showed signs of becoming a force, with three takeaways against the Lions last week before collapsing in the fourth quarter. Now they need to develop the mental toughness it takes to finish. “Finishing is ... 90% mental, 10% talent,” safety Jaquan Brisker said.

The Bears and quarterback Justin Fields have to find a better way to handle the Vikings’ blitzing pass rush than they did in a 19-13 loss on Oct. 15 at Soldier Field.

These highly profitable facilities often charge $5,000 a month or more and then layer on fees at every step.