Sports Columns
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Elgin native Johnson headed to IBCA Hall of FameDec 09, 2020 12:00 am - When he was in seventh grade, Scott Johnson's love of basketball was born as he watched Elgin High games at the "snake pit," the Maroons' home prior to Chesbrough Field ...
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Andy Masur well-prepared to tackle next opportunity after season with White SoxDec 09, 2020 12:00 am - Major-league baseball can be a brutal business. Most players are astute enough to know it's best to rent housing in their home cities. One bad season — actually even one...
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Jim O'Donnell: Pat Fitzgerald is much too happy to coach the BearsDec 09, 2020 12:00 am - PAT FITZGERALD HAS one glaring blind spot. It's called "excessive loyalty." Amid the upheaval and maneuvering of 2020, that should be downright refreshing. But once in a...
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In 'put up or shut up' game, Illini come throughDec 09, 2020 12:00 am - Brad Underwood found a lot to like about No. 6 Illinois' 83-68 win at No. 10 Duke Tuesday in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, and one of his favorite plays didn't show up in t...
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Notre Dame swimmer Stensby looks to continue success from StevensonDec 08, 2020 12:00 am - Many high school gyms would love to be as well-decorated as Topher Stensby's bedroom in Lincolnshire. A group of state of Illinois placards, like the ones you see in som...
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Rozner: Presidents Cup coming to Medinah in 2026Dec 08, 2020 12:00 am - Medinah may not soon get another major championship or FedExCup event, but the 2026 Presidents Cup is on track for the famed course, according to multiple sources. The s...
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Making the Hall of Fame case for Dick AllenDec 07, 2020 12:00 am - Editor's note: This story originally ran on Aug. 16. Mike Tollin, the executive producer of "The Last Dance," the Michael Jordan documentary, and I have something i...
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Hub Arkush: The Bears need to make changes. But who's responsible for making them?Dec 07, 2020 12:00 am - Following the Chicago Bears' epic collapse against the Detroit Lions Sunday, calls for the firings of Ted Phillips, Ryan Pace and/or Matt Nagy are nearing a crescendo. F...
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Chicago White Sox legend Dick Allen dies at 78Dec 07, 2020 12:00 am - Former White Sox first baseman Dick Allen died Monday at his home in Pennsylvania, his family announced on his Twitter account. He was 78. "With sadness in our hearts, w...
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Father-son, coach-player — Beebes share several tight-knit bondsDec 07, 2020 12:00 am - Second of two parts If Don Beebe had his way, his son might never have known that he had a 9-year NFL career as a wide receiver. Those highlights of Beebe's 23 touchdown...