Sports Stories from May 22, 2013 (Change date)
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Line juggling makes sense to create scoring chancesMay 22, 2013 12:21 pm - Q. It looks like the Blackhawks are going with Patrick Sharp on the top line and moving Brandon Saad to the second line. Your thoughts? A. I think they’re looking for a ...
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Net result: Howard in control for WingsMay 22, 2013 11:52 am - DETROIT — When you think of the Detroit Red Wings, goalie Jimmy Howard doesn’t usually come to mind. You think of Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg, maybe even Niklas ...
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Despite scoring drought, Toews still gets nothing but praiseMay 22, 2013 11:40 am - Prior to Game 3 in Detroit, captain Jonathan Toews told reporters that despite going without a goal through the Blackhawks’ first seven playoff games, he wasn’t going to...
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Figuring out what fish like can get pretty whackyMay 22, 2013 11:04 am - I promised my wife I would be a tad more considerate with what I write in this week’s column. I suggested to her that everyone has an opinion, and mine is the only impor...
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Cougars lose to Peoria Chiefs 9-2May 22, 2013 10:39 am - PEORIA — Albert Almora, the Cubs’ 2012 first-round draft choice, made his debut for the Kane County Cougars and collected 3 hits in a 9-2 loss to the Peoria Chiefs on We...
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Buffalo Grove eliminates StevensonMay 22, 2013 10:05 am - Eighth-seeded Buffalo Grove rose to the task at hand in Wednesday’s Highland Park regional final — and quite a task it was. The Bison were facing Stevenson, the top seed...
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Vernon Hills stops Palatine in threeMay 22, 2013 10:02 am - The host Cougars had a tough battle on their hands when they faced No. 5 Palatine for the Vernon Hills boys volleyball regional championship Wednesday. No. 4 seed Vernon...
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Tough exit for Trumpis, GrantMay 22, 2013 10:01 am - Not even a bitter defeat could sour the sweet feelings Grant senior Jake Trumpis has for McHenry’s Petersen Park. Trumpis certainly pitched well enough to win Wednesday...
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Urlacher announces NFL retirement with 'no regrets'May 22, 2013 10:00 am - After a storied NFL career in which he became the face of the franchise for the Chicago Bears, it was time for Brian Urlacher to go. In March, the Bears and Urlacher bro...
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Mike North video: Can the underdog win?May 22, 2013 9:00 am - Mike North likes to root for the underdog so he hopes the Indiana Pacers beat the Miami Heat. It is unlikely because the Heat is a better team and expected to win, but I...