Other Sports
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James, Embiid, Curry and Durant are in the US player pool for the Paris OlympicsJan 23, 2024 7:04 pm - There are few surprises in USA Basketball’s men’s player pool for the Paris Olympics that was announced Tuesday, with most of the big names like LeBron James, Joel Embiid...
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You wouldn’t boo the Jerry Krause I knewJan 18, 2024 6:01 am - The Bulls held a ceremony on Friday evening to establish their Ring of Honor. It was an enjoyable event, but I was disheartened to watch as a group of fans booed when fo...
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Traditional tennis club proposes first stand-alone pickleball facility in Vernon Hills business parkJan 09, 2024 5:09 pm - Driven by demand, a traditional tennis club is proposing pickleball courts for leased space in a Vernon Hills business park. LifeSport Tennis & Athletic Clubs already has...
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Ken Abraham will be missed by many in the Outdoors communityJan 04, 2024 6:15 am - Now that 2023 has come to an end, it left with bad news for Northern Illinois fishermen. I was stunned to learn that my friend Ken Abraham has passed away. I’m not tryin...
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More fishermen are using canoes, kayaks, and there’s a show coming to townDec 13, 2023 8:16 pm - From the response I received, I’d guess that everybody is ready for the outdoor show season to begin. Thanks for your correspondence. I enjoyed reading all of it. I espec...
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Dowd scores two goals, Capitals tops Blackhawks 4-2
Dec 11, 2023 12:00 am - Nic Dowd scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Sunday night for their second straight win. Anthony Mantha, Dylan Strome and Dowd sc...
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3 and Out: Bears defense, Justin Fields close out Lions
Dec 10, 2023 12:00 am - The Bears built a 15-point fourth-quarter lead and the defense shut out the Lions in the second half in a 28-13 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Here's what you nee...
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Inside the 'free play' touchdown pass to DJ Moore that propelled Bears to victoryDec 10, 2023 12:00 am - How many times over the last handful of years have the Bears tried to draw an opponent offsides? It's that classic move. Fourth down. Keep the offense on the field. Quar...
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There are good Outdoors shows to attend in January and February in the suburbsDec 06, 2023 12:00 am - I fondly recall the "good old days" of my youth when one of the highlights of my year was attending the huge outdoors show that was held annually at the International Am...
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South Carolina stays atop women's basketball pollDec 04, 2023 12:00 am - UConn dropped to 17th in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll Monday, its worst ranking in 30 years. The last time the Huskies were ranked this low was th...