Sports Columns
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Silvy: What I learned about the Bears at the NFL scouting combine this weekFeb 26, 2026 6:00 am - Columnist Marc Silverman writes about the Bears at the NFL scouting combine.
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They’re lovin’ it — Trinity Jones’ selection as a McDonald’s All-AmericanFeb 25, 2026 7:25 pm - Naperville Central basketball player Trinity Jones was presented a jersey Monday as a McDonald’s All-American.
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Sarley: A blowout event in honor of the smallmouth bassFeb 25, 2026 10:00 am - Daily Herald Outdoors columnist Steve Sarley writes about smallmouth bass.
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O’Donnell: Roots of Jesse Jackson touched hope, Bulls and the Fighting IlliniFeb 24, 2026 6:50 pm - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about the late Rev. Jesse Jackson and his impact on sports.
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Who had the area’s top prep basketball performances last week?Feb 23, 2026 5:42 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the top prep basketball performances from last week.
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Dietz: US gold great, but should’ve come with 10 skaters on the iceFeb 22, 2026 5:23 pm - John Dietz: The U.S. winning the gold medal was great but it should’ve happened with 10 skaters on the ice, not six.
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College Achievers: Carmel grad scoring large for NorthwesternFeb 22, 2026 3:43 pm - College Achievers: Grace Sullivan, a Northwestern University women’s basketball player and graduate of Carmel Catholic, has the third-highest single-season scoring average in program history.
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Who’s poised to take over in the Class 4A boys basketball playoffs?Feb 19, 2026 6:04 pm - Last week we looked at several girls basketball players capable of putting their team on their shoulders in the playoffs. Now we’ll look at a bunch of boys players poised to take over in the Class 4A playoffs.
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Silvy: Nobody wants to trade Moore, but Bears might need to do itFeb 19, 2026 8:00 am - Marc Silverman writes that while nobody wants to trade receiver DJ Moore, the Bears may have to because of the team’s salary cap crunch.
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Sarley: Chicago deserves respect in ranking of top fishing citiesFeb 19, 2026 6:30 am - Chicago placed third in a recent ranking of the top fishing cities in the United States.