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Hinsdale Central’s boys swimming and diving team celebrates its first-place finish in the IHSA state meet at the FMC Natatorium in Westmont.

The 2024-25 Herald Cup: Hinsdale Central repeats at No. 1

For the second straight year Hinsdale Central High School finished first in the large school Herald Cup standings for 2024-25.

Alexander Zverev of Germany reacts as he plays Arthur Rinderknech of France during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

The conversation on mental health returns to tennis after Alexander Zverev's post-loss lament

One tennis player's public lament about feeling alone after a loss at Wimbledon has revived the conversation about mental health in the sport. Three-time Grand Slam runner-up Alexander Zverev discussed his state of mind after a first-round exit at the All England Club this week.

Schaumburg Boomers lose highest scoring game in league history

The Schaumburg Boomers finished a crazy series with the Florence Y’Alls by dropping the highest scoring game in league history, suffering a 23-19 loss on Thursday night. ...

Chicago Dogs bats clobber Lake Country

The Chicago Dogs delivered a dominant 12-1 victory over the Lake Country DockHounds, showcasing their offensive firepower throughout the contest. Jeff Lindgren anchored t...

Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker lines up for a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 30-12. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

There’s opportunity for speedy defensive lineman Austin Booker in new-look Bears defense

Austin Booker wasn’t expected to make an instant impact when Ryan Poles drafted him. Many experts viewed Booker as a developmental piece. His length and speed were enticing, but Booker would benefit from a full offseason with a chance to build himself into an NFL defensive pass rusher.

Tadej Pogačar is favored to win a fourth Tour de France title.

Dominant Pogačar and resurgent Vingegaard set to ignite Tour de France

Tadej Pogačar is the favorite to win this year's Tour de France. The 26-year-old Slovenian cyclist's quest for a fourth Tour title starts Saturday in Lille after an impressive season, including victories in one-day races and the recent Critérium du Dauphiné.

The simple pleasures of Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association summer league, such as Geneva’s Mitch Endriukiatis dousing his head in a field sprinkler in a 2011 regional championship of the Phil Lawler Summer Classic, are now few and far between.

High school summer league baseball now little more than a memory

For the first time since it started in 1976, the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association summer league tournament was canceled.