Sports Columns
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Sandberg’s arrival was a turning point in Cubs historyJul 29, 2025 8:09 pm - The outlook, perception and expectations of the Cubs all changed for the better once Ryne Sandberg arrived in a trade from the Phillies.
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From the archives: Sandberg's return another happy Cubs momentJul 29, 2025 3:10 pm - In 2015, Ryne Sandberg made a triumphant return to Wrigley Field for the Cubs’ playoff series against the Cardinals. Former Daily Herald columnist Barry Rozner documented the scene.
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Lake Forest’s Grieve bidding farewell to amateur golfJul 29, 2025 1:05 pm - Lake Forest’s Pierce Grieve is closing in on the end of his competition in amateur golf.
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High Five: Who are the best head coaches in Bulls history?Jul 28, 2025 3:37 pm - Now that the Bulls gave Billy Donovan a contract extension, it’s good timing for this week’s High Five looking at the best head coaches in franchise history.
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Lincicome: The Bears are united in their excitement, at least for training campJul 26, 2025 12:03 pm - The obligation to be eager and earnest is part of training camp, that safe and unscarred portion of a football season where all things are possible and failures are forgotten.Working only from the opening camp press gathering, I can conclude that the Bears are excited. They all say so.
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Jim O’Donnell: Forty years later, an odd memory of the Arlington Park fireJul 26, 2025 11:58 am - There has never been any question that the igniting event of the Arlington Park fire altered a whole lot of paddock trajectories.
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Countdown to prep football: Six awesome season openersJul 24, 2025 11:09 am - Our countdown to high school football continues this week with six great season openers in the area.
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The Ben Johnson Show starts now at Bears camp. All eyes and ears are on himJul 23, 2025 10:25 am - Once Ben Johnson knotted up his orange tie and signed his massive contract, there was no question he was in charge at Halas Hall. No offense to Ryan Poles, Kevin Warren or George McCaskey, but it’s Johnson’s show here. And don’t just limit his power to Lake Forest. As he prepares to start his first season in charge, you could say Johnson is the most important coach, player or sports executive in Chicago.
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Sarley: The pleasures of a visit to the Upper Peninsula and fishing Lake SuperiorJul 23, 2025 10:20 am - Every year I take a trip with my family to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is one of the most perfect places I have ever been to in my life.
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NV5 Invitational Championship returning to GlenviewJul 22, 2025 6:42 pm - The NV5 Invitational Championship returns this week to Glenview.