Sports Columns
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O’Donnell: Any surprise will be a surprise at NFL draft ’26Apr 21, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about the NFL draft.
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High Five: Top prep sports events coming up this weekApr 20, 2026 6:21 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the top prep events coming up this week.
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Dietz: Is the bright picture painted by the Hawks reality?Apr 19, 2026 4:27 pm - John Dietz: After their NHL season ended, the Blackhawks painted a dazzlingly bright picture despite losing 13 of their last 17 games.
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College Achievers: Siblings, Downers North grads have a day 1,500 miles apartApr 19, 2026 4:03 pm - College Achievers: Downers Grove North graduates Payton Janicki and her brother, Jimmy, both had huge days in their respective games, halfway across the country from each other.
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O’Donnell: From Cubs to Kentucky Derby to NFL draft, ins and outs of AprilApr 18, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about current Sports news.
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Lincicome: The Bears need an ‘edger,’ and not for field maintenanceApr 18, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Bernie Lincicome writes about the Bears draft next week.
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As Cubs offense heats up, Ballesteros makes case to stay in lineupApr 17, 2026 7:06 pm - The Cubs scored double-digit runs for the third straight game and beat the Mets 12-4 on Friday at Wrigley Field, as Moises Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ hit home runs.
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White Sox expanded ‘Pope Hat’ giveaway due to demand: ‘This is going a little bit too crazy’Apr 17, 2026 10:51 am - For a Major League Baseball team, the best way to draw big crowds on a consistent basis is to either play in an iconic ballpark like Wrigley Field or have a consistently ...
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Diggins’ decision to join Sky a sign of respect for frustrating franchiseApr 16, 2026 6:22 pm - After a flurry of moves, the Chicago Sky has a very different roster heading into the new season. The highest-scoring player, based on last season, is veteran guard Skylar Diggins, who wanted a return to her Midwest roots.
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Schmit: Prep football combines serve as one-stop shopping for collegesApr 16, 2026 5:55 pm - Prep sports columnist Kevin Schmit writes about the impact of the upcoming football combines.