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CHICAGO -- The Latest on Bulls star Dwyane Wades call for Chicago to toughen gun laws (all times local):12:30 p.m.The Chicago Police Department has released a statement in response to Dwyane Wades call for tougher gun laws, saying officers are waging an unwavering fight against criminals but need help.The statement from department spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says making the city safer will depend on strong partnerships with the community.He says the fight against violent offenders who torment neighborhoods with gun violence is unwavering.Guglielmi adds that police need help to ensure these individuals stay off our streets after repeated arrests for guns.Wade is speaking out a week after his cousin, Nykea Aldridge, was fatally shot in the head while pushing her baby in a stroller in Chicago. Police say she was not the intended target. Aldridge was one of 90 people killed in August alone in the city.---8 a.m.Dwyane Wade is lashing out against his hometown of Chicagos gun laws, calling them weak and saying hes urged city officials to enact changes.The Chicago Bulls star also says his children are afraid of police the same way he was growing up and that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tweeting about the murder of his cousin last week left him with a bad taste in his mouth.Wade spoke out to ABC News in an interview that aired Friday, one day before the funeral for his cousin Nykea Aldridge -- a mother of four who was shot and killed on a Chicago street last week.Aldridge was one of 90 people killed in August alone in Chicago.Wade is returning to Chicago this season after 13 years starring for the Miami Heat.Spencer Dinwiddie Nets Jersey . 4 Villanova with a 96-68 drubbing on Monday. Wragge hit 9-of-14 from behind the arc, matching Kyle Korvers school record for 3-pointers in a game set in 2003, as Creighton (16-3, 6-1 Big East broke a conference record with 21 treys in the rout. Joe Harris Jersey . -- The Sacramento Kings are set to become the first major professional sports franchise to accept Bitcoin virtual currency for ticket and merchandise purchases. https://www.netsrookiesshop.com/Garrett-Temple-City-Edition-Jersey/ . -- Aldon Smith believes he is on the path to being sober for good. DeAndre Jordan Nets Jersey .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. Julius Erving Jersey . At a Manhattan federal court hearing, attorney Jordan Siev said his law office has gotten more evidence nearly every day to support its lawsuit accusing MLB and Selig of going on a "witch hunt" to ruin Rodriguezs reputation and career. He said the defendants went "way over the line.Richmond coach Damien Hardwick wont clutch at straws - or head-to-head records - as his AFL side prepare to face Greater Western Sydney.The Tigers, playing only for pride in the final five rounds of the season, face second-placed GWS in Canberra on Saturday.Richmond have won all five of their previous clashes with GWS.But Hardwick knows the expansion side are a different prospect this season, having won five of their past six matches to all but secure a maiden finals berth.Weve had a good record against them previously but thats got no bearing on this games result, Hardwick said.Its not something we worry too much about. We did our oppo presentation to the players today (Thursday), theyre an incredible side.They are a side that has matured. Theyve come together over 2-3 years and started to formulate a game plan that can be really strong. We look forward to the challenge.Hardwick was wary of the Giants run but was just as impressed with their contested-ball work in recent weeks..ddddddddddddTheir stoppage numbers are very, very good, he said.Well put a lot of work into that area.Richmond are coming off a 70-point loss to Hawthorn, with Hardwick lamenting their shameful lack of pressure after a final-quarter fadeout at the MCG.Hardwick insisted his side had plenty to play for this year despite being out of finals contention.Were going to try a few different things with regards to how we play, how we defend and set up around the ball, he said.Thats all part and parcel of building in a springboard to 2017. It keeps us invigorated as a coaching group and playing group.Theres certainly some upside for us from that point of view.RICHMONDS RECORD AGAINST GWSR14, 2015: 9 point win at MCGR19, 2014: 27 point win at MCGR10, 2014: 113 point win at ShowgroundsR22, 2013: 121 point win at ShowgroundsR12, 2012: 12 point win at Showgrounds. ' ' '