Sports Columns
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All over DuPage County, leaders on and off the courtMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - The Illinois High School Association recently filled out its inaugural Student Advisory Committee, paring down statewide nominees from each of the IHSA's 21 districts. O...
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McBride true hometown heroMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - This is chaos, and Brian McBride just keeps politely smiling. Everywhere he turns he's asked to do a television interview, sign an autograph, pose for a photo. "This is ...
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Put lawmakers in a boat to see what they're missingMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Once everything greens up in this state, we will see a canvas of natural beauty. And if state lawmakers and our new governor would just pick up a few paint brushes, and ...
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There has to be better way than temperMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - High school coaches are the clergymen and cops of sports. You trust them with your children. You expect them to help turn them into adults. You want them to teach right ...
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Emerich in his element in MobileMar 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Swirling winds and tough greens were no problem for Joe Emerich the last three days. The Illinois State junior and Palatine graduate tamed the Magnolia Grove Golf Club i...
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The power of leverage rules all in sportsMar 23, 2009 11:00 pm - SI.com's Peter King wrote Monday that football people doubt the Broncos will trade quarterback Jay Cutler. They might be right, but they also might be underestimating th...
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Two Big Ten teams in final 16? Really?Mar 22, 2009 11:00 pm - The Big Ten shocks me every time it manages to win an NCAA Tournament game. It's sort of like the stock market going up. You don't understand it but are grateful. The co...
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National title no sure thing for UConnMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - The women's NCAA Tournament opens today, and before anyone goes sizing the players at undefeated and No. 1-ranked Connecticut (33-0) for their national championship ring...
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Beginning was actually the end for ChargersMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - PEORIA - Dundee-Crown's title dream was gone before five nightmarish minutes had elapsed in Peoria on Friday. Unable to keep pace with hyperactive Waukegan, the Chargers...
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Same old, same old for Zen masterMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - One day in our lifetimes Phil Jackson will come to town and not be asked the same questions. Coach, do you have fond memories of your time here? Did the Bulls dynasty en...