Sports Columns
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Jim O’Donnell: Mark Pfeil brought class and kindness to so much around Jordan's NBAOct 12, 2024 10:00 am - CLASSICISTS CALL IT “institutional memory” while more tweety snipes label it “old fogey-ism.” Bob Costas was stuck in the middle this week on his play-by-play call of the...
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Why there was nothing lovable about this season’s White SoxOct 12, 2024 10:00 am - The mail being not what it was, or not being at all, my letter from Jerry Reinsdorf has yet to arrive, although it has been widely reported to exist. Taking it on faith, ...
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50 years of IHSA playoff football: How Kaneland’s state titles shaped P.J. FleckOct 11, 2024 6:00 am - 50 years of IHSA playoff football: How Kaneland’s back-to-back state titles in 1997 and 1998 shaped University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck.
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Suburban standouts Rittenhouse, Sobkowicz have Illinois State offense soaringOct 10, 2024 5:36 pm - College football weekly takes a look at Illinois State’s suburban connection, with quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse and wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz leading the Redbirds to a 4-2 record.
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Barrington honors a hall of fame trioOct 10, 2024 6:00 am - Barrington will induct Jodi Gitelis, Mike Obsuszt, and Dennis Sander into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 18.
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‘Edgy Tim’: Finding some gems who have gone under the radar for too longOct 10, 2024 6:00 am - In person or on video, I’ve seen players who are going under the radar of college coaches but who deserve more attention.
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Why carp are misunderstood and a lot of fun to catchOct 10, 2024 6:00 am - Carp are probably the most misunderstood fish in our local water. I’d venture a guess that the common carp is the most disliked fish that swims. Why? Many people dislike ...
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Silvy: Let the puns and the wins continue for the BearsOct 10, 2024 6:00 am - The game is in London, but it’s Chicago calling for a big game from the Bears on Sunday morning. Do not let the werewolves of London bite you again. More on that in a mom...
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O’Donnell: Is NBC turning Snoop Dogg into Bob Hope?Oct 09, 2024 6:00 am - Jim O'Donnell: Is NBC using sports to transform Snoop Dogg into America's fresh Bob Hope?
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Sorry, not sorry: Bears Film Study spots a meek opponentOct 09, 2024 6:00 am - Beating Carolina 36-10 was a nice result, but does it suggest the Bears are good or the Panthers are just really bad? Bears Film Study has the answer.