Sports Columns
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Lincicome: About an American Pope and his White Sox hatNov 22, 2025 10:00 am - The dumbing down of America is best represented by the baseball cap, once worn as a practical sun shield but now resting on the noggins of presidents and pizza deliverers...
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Whether it’s Fremd or Mt. Carmel, football fans are in for a treat next weekendNov 20, 2025 5:39 pm - Regardless of who wins Saturday’s IHSA semifinal football game between Fremd and Mt. Carmel, fans will see a vast amount of talent in next weekend’s Class 8A final.
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Silvy: These Bears are a team my family can grow to loveNov 20, 2025 6:00 am - After last season his sons asked him if the Bears would ever be good in their lifetimes. Sad stuff from young sports fans who are usually full of hope, writes columnist Marc Silverman.
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Tucker, Schwarber, starting pitcher? Predictions for Cubs in free agencyNov 19, 2025 8:03 pm - How will the Cubs adjust their roster this winter? Columnist Mike McGraw has some thoughts on how the offseason might play out.
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Sidelines: After 25 years of Vernon Hills football, a hall of their ownNov 19, 2025 3:06 pm - At Vernon Hills High School, assistant football coach Tony Monken is gearing up for a Dec. 6 Cougars football hall of fame banquet. Meanwhile, Monken’s successor as head coach, Bill Bellecomo, just announced his resignation.
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Sarley: Who knew flathead catfish could be caught in the Chain O’ Lakes?Nov 19, 2025 10:00 am - I’ve fished on the Fox Chain O’Lakes more times than I can remember. I’ve caught tons of fish in almost every species imaginable. If you’d told me that there were flatheads in the Fox Chain, I would tell you that you were wrong. I’ve caught plenty of channel cats but have never seen a flathead in the Chain.
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O’Donnell: Will Arch Manning face Bielema’s Illini in a ‘B’ bowl game?Nov 18, 2025 9:00 am - Illinois’ football team won’t make it to the College Football Playoff, but it could meet quarterback Arch Manning and Texas in a top-tier bowl game, writes columnist Jim O’Donnell.
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Who had the area’s top prep football performances in Week 12?Nov 17, 2025 5:26 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep football performances in Week 12.
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Dietz: Foligno’s loss will be felt by the BlackhawksNov 16, 2025 5:31 pm - Columnist John Dietz writes about the impact of Nick Foligno’s injury on the Blackhawks.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Unsung heroes from the area’s IHSA football semifinalistsNov 16, 2025 5:08 pm - Rivals football recruiting analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran digs into the unsung heroes for the area’s five state semifinalists.