Sports Columns
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Former Kaneland standout Long only getting better at ElmhurstJan 28, 2009 10:00 pm - For those who remember Lyndsie Long blistering the nets during her four-year career at Kaneland, leading the Knights to 20-win seasons after 20-win seasons and some memo...
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Jacobs hoping to give C-G a battle despite injury bugJan 28, 2009 10:00 pm - When the girls basketball teams from Jacobs and Cary-Grove met on Jan. 13 in Algonquin, Jacobs had a key player -Hailey Cnota - out of action with an injury. Tonight, wh...
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A good ol' road trip has some distinct advantagesJan 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Kudos to outdoors writer John Gierach for producing an enlightening book entitled "Fool's Paradise." This piece of work from the noted traveler and fly fisherman echoed ...
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Senior-laden Chargers relish their chance 'to do something big'Jan 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Two games into the schedule and the Valley Division boys basketball picture is already beginning to sharpen. The favorite, of course, remains Jacobs (16-2, 2-0). The two...
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Williams likes how Sox are set up for now, futureJan 28, 2009 10:00 pm - It isn't news that Kenny Williams has his doubters again. It will be news when he arrives back in Chicago for SoxFest with fans and media content that the White Sox GM h...
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Ambassador shocked, Doctor overwhelmedJan 28, 2009 10:00 pm - No wonder Warren and Stevenson have some of the best boys basketball teams in the area year in and year out. They've got a doctor and an ambassador on staff, for goodnes...
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Athletic scholarship decisions elicit joy and often uncertaintyJan 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Wednesday will be one of the biggest days in the lives of many high school seniors. It's a day where most of the attention is devoted to football. Countless newspaper, T...
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Please, don't let me down, high schoolsJan 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Maybe you noticed over the years that I'm a bit cynical about college and professional athletics. OK, maybe a lot cynical. My view of high school sports is different. Th...
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Meadows' Gumz joins tennis Hall of FameJan 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Football, basketball and baseball were the sports of choice for Jim Gumz before he graduated from Prospect in 1968. Then tennis became his game when he came to Rolling M...
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Del Negro just not equipped to fix this messJan 26, 2009 10:00 pm - When an NBA team is a mess, the head coach has to have certain qualities to help it rise above its talent. One is the ability to strike fear into players. Another is the...