Sports Columns
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Readers have seen the ‘missing turkeys,’ and not just in Wheaton eitherMar 05, 2025 5:43 pm - “The Case of the Missing Turkeys” was a real blast for me to research and write. I cannot believe all of the emails I received about the topic. It is obvious that there h...
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One luminary leaves Stevenson, while another comes inMar 05, 2025 4:42 pm - Trish Betthauer is in her finals months as Stevenson athletic director, while Glenbard East AD D’Wayne Bates is ready to come in as her successor.
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O’Donnell: Harness any March thoughts of champ from IllinoisMar 04, 2025 6:42 pm - Jim O’Donnell: As Chicago’s pro sports team continue to struggle, it doesn’t look much better for the state’s NCAA Division I men’s basketball teams.
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A pair of high-velocity pitchers drawing attention at White Sox campMar 03, 2025 8:56 pm - The White Sox haven’t been hitting so far this spring, but a couple hard-throwing right-handers are creating some buzz in Arizona.
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Who had the top prep basketball performances of the week?Mar 03, 2025 6:40 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the top prep basketball performances of last week.
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College Achievers: Stephen vaults to another Big Ten awardMar 03, 2025 12:00 pm - College Achievers: Michigan State University senior Gabrielle Stephen, a graduate of Bartlett High School, earned her third Big Ten women’s gymnast of the week award.
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Dietz: Hawks’ Davidson gets big ‘W’ for Jones tradeMar 02, 2025 4:26 pm - Columnist John Dietz believes Blackhawks general manager got the biggest ‘W’ of his three-year tenure with Saturday’s trade of Seth Jones.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Ford, Riordan, Coles setting up spring recruiting visitsMar 02, 2025 2:53 pm - ‘Edgy’ Tim O’Halloran gives a recruiting update on Waubonsie Valley quarterback Colin Ford, Hinsdale Central lineman Gene Riordan and Barrington tight end Austin Coles.
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Tanks for nothing: Competing for play-in won’t harm Bulls’ rebuilding planMar 01, 2025 7:33 pm - With so many unserious teams out there, the Bulls have had a difficult time trying give away the No. 10 seed in the East. But making the play-in tournament isn’t a bad thing.
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Through the ups and downs of college basketball, Kampschroeder grateful for the experienceMar 01, 2025 10:00 am - Heading into her final regular-season Big Ten game Sunday afternoon at Illinois, Michigan senior and Naperville North graduate Greta Kampschroeder has never been more grateful for her experiences — all of them, the good and the bad — and how they have helped her grow.