Sports Stories from June 8, 2019 (Change date)
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New Cubs closer Kimbrel throws bullpen session, now heads to ArizonaJun 10, 2019 6:53 am - Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said he didn't see it. Perhaps he heard it. Newly signed closer Craig Kimbrel threw a bullpen session Saturday before he got set to head...
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Baseball: 'An amazing feeling': Montini is state championJun 14, 2019 4:48 pm - Eleven losses later, Montini's far from a perfect baseball team. The Broncos just do a terrific impression. Another flawless all-around performance powered Montini to th...
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Softball: Huntley wins another thriller, 1st state titleJun 14, 2019 4:48 pm - EAST PEORIA - Huntley sophomore pitcher Briana Bower tossed her glove high up into the air to celebrate the moment. Senior Sofia Tenuta made a dash toward the dog pile n...
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Images: Huntley vs. St. Charles East, Class 4A State Championship in SoftballJun 08, 2019 8:55 pm - Huntley faced St. Charles East in the Class 4A Championship game for softball at EastSide Centre in East Peoria on Saturday. ...
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Naperville's Lopez living out dream in rookie season with K.C. RoyalsJun 09, 2019 11:00 pm - When the White Sox hosted the Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field on Memorial Day, there was an interesting crowd dynamic. Most of the applause were reserved for the home te...
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Images: Montini vs. St. Laurence, Class 3A State Championship in BaseballJun 14, 2019 4:48 pm - Montini faced St. Laurence in the Class 3A title game in baseball at Route 66 Stadium in Joliet on Saturday. Montini won 6-3. ...
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Baseball: Hampshire's historic season ends with 4th place in stateJun 15, 2019 8:16 am - The Hampshire baseball team lost Saturday's Class 4A third-place game to St. Rita in the most un-Hampshire way possible. Defense was largely responsible for getting the ...
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Rozner: Just like that with Kimbrel acquistion, Cubs' Epstein a genius againJun 10, 2019 6:53 am - Never mind the SuperVolcano or the Sweet Meteor of Death. No need to consult NASA. The true barometer for understanding the end is near is about 15 minutes of your day o...
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Softball: Trophy sets new standard at St. FrancisJun 14, 2019 4:48 pm - EAST PEORIA, Ill. - St. Francis senior catcher Caroline Caesar missed a memorable ending to her senior softball season by a few inches - twice. Caesar and senior pitcher...
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Another Triple Crown surprise: Sir Winston takes BelmontJun 09, 2019 10:30 pm - NEW YORK (AP) - Sir Winston provided a perfect finish to a crazy Triple Crown. After a disqualification in the Kentucky Derby and a runaway horse in the Preakness, of co...