Sports Columns
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Bulls tank job comes with a few surprises, and a warningMar 02, 2026 8:36 pm - After their winless February, the Bulls are 1-0 in March after beating Milwaukee. Can Matas Buzelis continue to show progress through the losing, and have the Bulls found some promise through all their trades?
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High Five: Who had the area’s top prep basketball performances last week?Mar 02, 2026 6:31 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep basketball performances from last week.
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Dietz: Canada made a mistake not picking Hawks’ Bedard for the OlympicsMar 01, 2026 6:42 pm - John Dietz: Leaving the Hawks’ Connor Bedard off the Olympic team was a tough call as Team Canada was stacked from top to bottom. But 10 years from now I'm guessing history will not look kindly upon the decision.
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College Achievers: Familiarity breeds success for Stevenson graduate Bardic, Illinois WesleyanMar 01, 2026 3:49 pm - College Achievers: Stevenson graduate Ava Bardic leads Illinois Wesleyan’s women’s basketball team in scoring and is one many Titans players to have played for local high school basketball programs.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Hersey’s Nawrot skyrockets in national recruiting ratingsMar 01, 2026 2:31 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran: In the latest Rivals.com ranking of college recruits, Hersey’s Jake Nawrot is listed as the No. 2 quarterback in the nation in the Class of 2027.
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As Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson prep for 2026, efficiency is the name of the gameFeb 28, 2026 3:20 pm - When Bears QB Caleb Williams does return — the Bears’ offseason program launches in Lake Forest in April — Ben Johnson and his coaches will have direct marching orders for their starting quarterback as the team works to continue its ascent. At the top of the list: a push to make Williams more efficient.
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Lincicome: A gold medal in finding meaning in U.S. hockey’s winFeb 28, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Bernie Lincicome writes about the U.S. hockey team’s effect on the country.
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Bulls dip to historic depths, extend losing streak to 11 gamesFeb 27, 2026 3:37 pm - The Bulls began February with a 24-25 record before executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnišovas, weary of the middle of the standings, shook things up ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. They’ve lost every game since, and 14 of their last 15 overall.
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Big if true: Michigan-Illini set to show Big Ten is finally for realFeb 26, 2026 8:31 pm - The Big Ten’s strength should be on display Friday when No. 10 Illinois hosts No. 3 Michigan on Friday. We’ve been fooled many times before, but this time the Big Ten is finally back.
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Schmit: Time for some great regional final boys basketball matchupsFeb 26, 2026 5:40 pm - Kevin Schmit writes about five area regional championship boys basketball games to keep an eye on Friday night.
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