Sports Columns
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How did that football-shaped crystal ball work out?Dec 11, 2025 4:16 pm - In August we made a few bold predictions about the 2025 IHSA football season. Here’s how they turned out.
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‘A huge honor’ to win the Adler Award — and to play with his sonDec 10, 2025 7:49 pm - Owen Yorke, the two-time winner of the Phil Adler Memorial Outstanding Offensive Player award at Wheaton Warrenville South, is honored to have won the award, and to have played with Reid Adler, son of the late Tigers running back.
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Sarley: Holiday gift ideas for the procrastinating shopperDec 10, 2025 6:29 pm - When I buy fishing equipment for my own personal use, I tend to purchase gear that offers a very good value at a reasonable price. Mrs. Sarley gets the first look at all the credit card bills and I don’t want to start World War III at the holidays. I think you can get some very fine fishing gear at prices that won’t break the bank.
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O’Donnell: Cheer, cheer for Old Notre Dame — media-sharp Irish will win over allDec 09, 2025 10:14 pm - “WHAT THOUGH THE COMMITTEE CHOOSE great or small, “Old Notre Dame will cash over all “While her loyal peeps are marching “Onward to boycotting!” THE LYRICS TO THE CLASSIC...
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CFP controversy: Notre Dame should be mad at ACC for bad tiebreakerDec 08, 2025 8:00 pm - Notre Dame clearly passed the eye test for a team that should be in the College Football Playoff. A poorly-constructed system created the snub.
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Who had the top performances for St. Francis in the Class 5A state title football game?Dec 08, 2025 4:17 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the top performances for St. Francis in the Class 5A state title football game.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Local football players to watch from last week’s early signing periodDec 07, 2025 5:02 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran looks at local football players who stood out to him during last week’s early signing period.
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Dietz: Blackhawks need to be strong when the pressure’s onDec 07, 2025 4:18 pm - John Dietz writes about the importance of the Blackhawks playing strong when they’re under pressure late in games.
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O’Donnell: LaFleur’s tie summons recall of Halas and the ‘63 champion BearsDec 06, 2025 10:00 am - WHAT IS SO FAIR — OR SO ENERGIZING — AS THE FIRST OF TWO CRITICAL NFC North games between the Bears and Packers in December? To say The Windy City and Titletown U.S.A. ar...
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Lincicome: Just Sayin, the Heisman winner must stay above the Mendoza lineDec 06, 2025 10:00 am - The best part of the Heisman Trophy race is the way schools market their contending players, writes columnist Bernie Lincicome.