Sports Columns
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Let's play (with) two!Jan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Shortly before Christmas, Lisle Senior High announced that after 18 years as the Lions' varsity baseball coach, Jim Steben had resigned. The timing was appropriate. With...
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Selig extension? Can't say this was a surpriseJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Roger Clemens is feeling the heat. Giants GM Brian Sabean might be in trouble. Rafael Palmeiro has disappeared. Every trainer who has worked the last 20 years in basebal...
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What qualities do coaches look for in high school athletes?Jan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - I have never coached any sport. Let's get that out of the way first. I admire all coaches but never had the desire to join their ranks. I didn't even coach my daughter's...
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Eaton deserves award for restoring Falcons' programJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Maybe David Eaton should toss his hat into the presidential race. After turning around the Wheaton North girls basketball program in four years, perhaps he could do the ...
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Streamwood's Mark makes herself heard loud and clearJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Ryanne Mark has more drive than Detroit. The 17-year-old Streamwood High senior competed in a mini-triathalon last summer with her athletic mom, Tammi. She plays year-ro...
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Can't beat this weekend of basketballJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - High school basketball fans, get ready for one busy weekend. The weekend venue includes rivalry games, a showdown at the Sears Centre, battles for top spots in the confe...
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Carlson goes to the mat in fight against cancerJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Every time Scott Carlson records a takedown, he'll take 2 points. He'll also take 2 cents, 2 dollars, whatever amount you want to pledge in his endeavor to take down the...
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Miracle on Maroon Dr. revisitedJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Funny how things have changed in the Fox Valley the past 10 years. In 1998, Marvin Edwards was superintendent of Elgin Area School District U-46, Ron O'Neal was principa...
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NU's Gen-X football coach shows growth with new hiresJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Until Pat Fitzgerald wins at Northwestern, the knock on him won't change. Too young. Too inexperienced. In over his head. An emotional hire instead of a sensible one. ...
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Cubs' Piniella expounds on positive changesJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - The word "change" has been thrown around enough this primary season that I'm already looking for a change of pace from all the change. So let's talk about the baseball k...