Sports Columns
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College Achievers: Huntley’s Bakes brothers become first twins to hit grand slams in the same gameMay 03, 2026 1:03 pm - Huntley High School graduates and brothers Brayden and Ryan Bakes of Illinois State University became the first set of twins in NCAA history to hit grand slam home runs in the same game.
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O’Donnell: ‘Ted Lasso’ and Paul McCartney come together in Brendan Hunt’s one-man showMay 02, 2026 10:22 pm - Editor’s note: This column has been updated to correct that Brendan Hunt’s character in “Ted Lasso” is Coach Beard and the owner of the Richmond Greyhounds is divorced. ...
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Lincicome: What is modern-day horse racing without the Kentucky Derby?May 02, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Bernie Lincicome writes about the Kentucky Derby.
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Local NFL draft picks savor a special momentApr 30, 2026 4:06 pm - Schmit: Before the real work begins, our local alums selected last week in the NFL draft are enjoying a brief window of celebration.
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Silvy: A Bears draft grade? It lines up as an incompleteApr 30, 2026 6:00 am - Columnist Marc Silverman writes about the Bears and the NFL draft.
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Illinois-bound Warren star Stewart acknowledged by National Wrestling Hall of FameApr 29, 2026 7:35 pm - Wrestling honors find both Warren senior Aaron Stewart and Schaumburg girls coach Matt Gruszka.
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Sarley: Morel season came early — and is going soon — in Northern IllinoisApr 29, 2026 10:00 am - Outdoors writer Steve Sarley writes about hunting for morel mushrooms.
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IHSA state champion golfer tops U.S. Open qualifier fieldApr 28, 2026 4:00 pm - Last week’s first of three Illinois local qualifiers for the U.S. Open hardly went according to form.
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O’Donnell: With few certainties, Saturday’s Kentucky Derby is looking for a starApr 28, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.
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High Five: What’s ahead this week on the prep sports scene?Apr 27, 2026 4:41 pm - High Five: This edition of the High Five looks at the upcoming week in prep sports.