Sports Columns
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This is the perfect time to rally around U-46 teamsNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - What in the hallowed name of Chesbrough Field House is going on? The unfortunate firing of head coach Rob Brault, who was arrested on DUI charges earlier this week, has ...
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Griffin does all he can to helpNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- During TNT's broadcast of the Bulls-Suns game Thursday, studio analyst Charles Barkley suggested the Bulls need a leader, because someone like Adrian Grif...
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A viable solution to public vs. private debateNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - I don't envy the decision-makers at the IHSA. Now, don't get me wrong. They're terrific people who've always been open and accommodating whenever I've contacted them for...
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Bears' walking wounded keep goingNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Jon Janus, who's suffered apparent season-ending injuries on two occasions this season, ran with reckless abandon. Lake Zurich's star running back always does. Bad knee,...
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Time for Carr to pull overNov 16, 2007 10:00 pm - Michigan Stadium has become the bazaar for the bizarre this season, the site for unusual scenes and sentiments in a sport that has turned batty. Today should be no diff...
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Freshman Jaeschke will lend Northwestern a big handNov 16, 2007 10:00 pm - By making a 3-pointer in her much-anticipated collegiate debut last week, Northwestern freshman Amy Jaeschke showed impressive range for a 6-foot-5 center. She also show...
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Jacobs' sights are set squarely on PeoriaNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - It's a week before the season opener and Jacobs boys basketball coach Jim Hinkle is already in midseason form in the school's new 2,500-seat field house. As he gets his ...
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Michigan football needs to look in a new directionNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Michigan Stadium has become the bazaar for the bizarre this season, the site for unusual scenes and sentiments in a sport that has turned batty. Saturday should be no d...
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Channel 50 has prep football, with even bigger play to comeNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - The Illinois High School Association football playoffs are back on WPWR Channel 50, but it's yet to be determined if they're serving a purpose on the station. This makes...
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Coping with pressure is part of high school sports experienceNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - I don't know how these kids do it. I don't know how high school athletes handle the enormous pressure at state tournament time. I get nervous for them just standing on t...