Other Sports
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Once a Bulls rookie, Markkanen is now the NBA's most improved playerApr 24, 2023 1:00 am - A recruit in the Finnish military is now the NBA's Most Improved Player. All-Star forward and former Bulls player Lauri Markkanen, now with the Utah Jazz, was announced ...
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Wheaton native Kevin Streelman's tips for golf beginnersApr 23, 2023 9:00 am - With golf's popularity surging in the wake of the pandemic, we thought it would be a great idea to have PGA Tour pro Kevin Streelman offer some advice to those new to th...
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With Two Phil's, North Barrington trainer Rivelli takes aim at his first Kentucky DerbyApr 23, 2023 5:00 am - LARRY RIVELLI SAYS HE STILL gets misty-eyed when he drives past Arlington Park. He has every right to. The 51-year-old North Barrington resident won nine training titles...
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Baseball Way Back: Jackie Robinson's first visit to Wrigley was a box-office smashApr 22, 2023 1:00 am - The Cubs celebrated Jackie Robinson's legacy with great fanfare Thursday, as they started a series with Robinson's team, the Dodgers, at Wrigley Field. The Black nationa...
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Coach: Glenbrook South volunteer track coach remains dedicated despite life's obstaclesApr 19, 2023 1:00 am - This is one of those stories. The kind that makes me realize how fortunate I am to be able to write a column, and on an even more personal level (and somewhat selfishly...
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Ziehm: Highwood's Flavin to play full Korn Ferry season while shooting for the PGAApr 17, 2023 1:00 am - Last year, Highwood's Patrick Flavin tried to make it to the PGA Tour the hard way: through the Monday qualifiers. He wasn't successful, but he came close. Flavin finish...
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White Sox blow early lead, lose rubber game to Orioles 8-4Apr 16, 2023 1:00 am - CHICAGO - Cedric Mullins had 3 hits and 4 RBIs, including a tiebreaking single in Baltimore's 3-run eighth inning, and the Orioles beat the White Sox 8-4 on Sunday. Gunn...
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Loyola Academy wrestling coach to be inducted into IWCOA Hall of FameApr 12, 2023 1:00 am - In high school, Matt Collum was a three-time all-state wrestler at Neuqua Valley, and a state champion his senior year in 2004. His success on the mat at Neuqua Valley f...
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Jim O'Donnell: Cubs now offering fine line to keep off the grass at WrigleyApr 12, 2023 1:00 am - "HIGH POP OUT" could become a matter for ushers and other stone-cold helpers at Wrigley Field this season. And not just around Father's Day. The Ricketts-era Cubs - who ...
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Coach: Early spring weather a boon for local golfers, plus the perfect golf bookApr 12, 2023 1:00 am - It has been a pleasantly warm spring thus far, and I use the term "thus far" because who knows what the coming days will bring. By the writing and printing of this parti...