Sports Columns
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Dietz: A Q&A with concerned Blackhawks fansDec 21, 2025 5:10 pm - John Dietz: After a scintillating start, things have suddenly gone from bad to worse to downright depressing for the Blackhawks.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Area football recruits keeping busyDec 21, 2025 4:31 pm - Football recruiting analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran gives an update on local players.
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College Achievers: Batavia’s Buckley takes it to the house in Myrtle Beach BowlDec 21, 2025 8:00 am - College Achievers: On the first play from scrimmage Friday in the Myrtle Beach Bowl, Batavia High School graduate Jalen Buckley scored on a 65-yard touchdown run, the start of Western Michigan University’s 41-6 victory over Kennesaw State.
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Greenberg: Who cares about a new Bears stadium with the Packers coming to town?Dec 18, 2025 6:16 pm - Jon Greenberg: There Warren was Wednesday, days before the Bears are set to play Green Bay in a massive game at Soldier Field, putting himself in the news and reminding everyone that he still hasn’t finalized the team’s plans for a new stadium, his one true job.
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IHSA playoff football expansion is here, ready or notDec 18, 2025 5:33 pm - Ready or not, IHSA playoff football expansion is coming.
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Still time to shop for outdoor enthusiastsDec 18, 2025 1:00 pm - There’s still time to shop for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Coach Kipp’s Hoopsfest brings back an old friendDec 17, 2025 6:55 pm - Sidelines: The 36th Dick’s/Coach Kipp’s Hoopsfest takes place next month at Maine West and Benet Academy.
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O’Donnell: In new stadium derby, humbled Browns have a big lead over the BearsDec 16, 2025 11:42 am - AT CRISPLY COLD SOLDIER FIELD, what transpired Sunday could best be described as “no contest.” Not ready for “Prime” time, rookie QB Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Bro...
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NFL can be saved, it just needs some uniform correctionsDec 15, 2025 8:19 pm - There’s plenty of room for improvement when it comes to NFL uniforms. It’s time for someone to step forward and correct the litany of bad decisions.
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Who had the area’s top prep football performances during the 2025 season?Dec 15, 2025 5:43 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the area’s top prep football performances from the entire 2025 season.