Sports Columns
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Schaumburg grad Spain runs to honors for North CentralNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - North Central College's Michael Spain has been selected as the Midwest region runner of the year by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association...
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It's not so crazy to be wondering about CutlerNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - It was quite a scene late Sunday, as Donovan McNabb stood for nearly a minute with his arms over Jay Cutler's shoulders, speaking into his ear like an older brother assu...
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It's time for Bears fans to let it goNov 22, 2009 10:00 pm - Apparently, Bears fans can quit trying to appreciate their team now. The Bears lost 24-20 to Philadelphia on Sunday night. They are 4-6 now. They're all but eliminated ...
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Once again, Cutler fails to deliverNov 22, 2009 10:00 pm - How was this night different from all other nights? Well, for starters, Jay Cutler threw it more to his own team than the other. That's unusual for a night game. The Bea...
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LZ forced to keep Champaign dreams on holdNov 21, 2009 10:00 pm - The disappointment cut so deep that JJ Shield had a hard time resuming normal activity. "He didn't even want to come out of his room the next day," said JJ's younger bro...
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This Cary-Grove seed was sewn back in 2004Nov 21, 2009 10:00 pm - Gas up the cars, minivans and fan busses and paint supportive slogans on the windows in blue and white. Clear next Saturday's schedule and find room in the budget for ti...
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Honor floors DePaul's BrunoNov 20, 2009 10:00 pm - Keeping a secret from Doug Bruno about something that has to do with DePaul athletics isn't easy. The man has been the women's basketball coach at the school for 24 year...
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Bumbales, Smith fit right in with Elgin, Burlington CentralNov 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Each program has had its share of success over the years, albeit one a little more than the other. But each program has gone through changes over the last few years that...
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Brace yourself ... ... for the feel-good return of Grayslake C.s Andrew SipesNov 19, 2009 10:00 pm - There was a booming landscaping business to manage, and a screened room on the family deck to build. There was a room full of children at church to teach, and a woodshop...
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The intersection of football and basketball a busy placeNov 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Here we go again. Another sputtering start to a boys basketball campaign thanks to another stellar postseason by DuPage County football teams. It's become a habit in the...