Sports Columns
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Which local football recruits are on the move?Feb 02, 2025 3:32 pm - As the current NCAA open recruiting window comes to a close, Rivals.com analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran talks about players on the move and players garnering college attention.
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O’Donnell: The voice and versatility of Bob Costas still matterFeb 02, 2025 10:10 am - Broadcaster Bob Costas remains positioned to be the senior moral sentinel of sports in America. But will he? When will his intellect, empathy and sense of purpose next meet a sweeping contemporary broadcast window?
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The MSL’s tradition should not be taken lightlyJan 30, 2025 6:50 pm - While the realignment plans for the Mid-Suburban League carry a noble goal, the loss of tradition will hurt.
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Silvy: It won’t matter how good Johnson is as coach if he doesn’t have strong offensive, defensive linesJan 30, 2025 6:00 am - It’s still shocking to me that Ryan Poles and Ian Cunningham, who learned from Andy Reid, Brett Veach, Scott Pioli, Roseman and Ozzie Newsome, thought they could cut corners and build a successful, sustainable program without putting big-time assets into their lines — especially on offense.
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A day on the lanes is no walk in the park for high school bowlersJan 29, 2025 3:06 pm - The Illinois High School Association bowling finals are grueling even for young arms.
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What you need — and don’t need — to go ice fishingJan 29, 2025 11:07 am - The absolute best thing that you can have if you are planning on going ice fishing is a friend with a power auger. It’s a tough job to drill all the holes you are going to need. If all you have is a manual hand auger, you will probably cut corners and drill the minimum amount of holes. Believe me, the amount of holes you drill is in direct proportion to the amount of fish you catch.
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O’Donnell: ‘Mahomes fatigue’ a figment of imaginationsJan 28, 2025 6:18 pm - Jim O’Donnell: The idea of Patrick Mahomes fatigue is a figment of some weak media imaginations.
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Who had the top prep basketball performances of the week?Jan 27, 2025 6:54 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the top prep basketball performances from last week.
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College Achievers: Down the lane together one more timeJan 26, 2025 4:50 pm - College Achievers: Three former South Elgin High School bowlers approach the end of their collegiate careers.
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Dietz: Where did the Hawks go wrong this season?Jan 26, 2025 4:30 pm - What went wrong with the Blackhawks this season? Columnist John Dietz has answers.