Mike McGraw
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Bears Film Study notes the power of a second star pass rusherSep 18, 2024 8:27 pm - Bears Film Study takes a look at what could have been on the defensive line and spots a creative playcaller.
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Volo native Noda plans to bounce back from rough second season with A’sSep 18, 2024 6:00 am - Grant High School grad Ryan Noda had a promising rookie season with the Oakland A’s, then spent most of this year back at Triple A. After playing his first game at Wrigley Field, Noda talked about the trials and errors of 2024.
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Steele set to return, but Cubs lose more ground in playoff chaseSep 17, 2024 10:21 pm - The Cubs announced pitcher Justin Steele will return from the injured list to start Wednesday, but they lost 4-3 to Oakland on Tuesday night, losing more ground in the wild card race.
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Bears’ offensive line play could be a QB-wreckerSep 17, 2024 6:00 am - It’s no secret the Bears’ offensive line was a disaster Sunday in Houston, giving up 7 sacks. Now that the film is out, expect Caleb Williams to see even more blitzes and stunts.
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Imanaga continues to deliver, Cubs beat A’sSep 16, 2024 10:23 pm - Shota Imanaga has exceeded all expectations for the Cubs. He recorded a career-high 11 strikeouts Monday in a 9-2 win over Oakland.
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No. 1 North Central hits accelerator early against No. 14 AuroraSep 14, 2024 10:11 pm - North Central, the top-ranked team in Division III football, jumped out to a 31-0 lead and cruised to a nonconference victory at No. 14 Aurora. It was a rare early-season matchup of area powers.
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PCA’s defense vs. Dodgers is straight from Hollywood scriptSep 11, 2024 3:30 pm - Pete Crow-Armstrong’s two days of outfield defense in Los Angeles might be the best in Cubs’ history. It felt like a dream to his father Matt, a former football star at Naperville Central.
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Dirty win gave Bears needed dose of realitySep 10, 2024 6:00 am - The Bears are 1-0, but the ugly first half against Tennessee provided a needed reality check for the players and all of Chicago. Preseason means nothing and Caleb Williams will have growing pains.
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Carmel QB deals with adversity, but Lake Forest walks away with 24-14 winSep 06, 2024 11:06 pm - Lake Forest scored 3 unanswered touchdowns in the third quarter and pulled off a 24-14 nonconference victory over Carmel on Fairday night.
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North Central again leads the pack as Division III football season kicks offSep 06, 2024 7:23 pm - Three area teams are ranked in the top 15 in Division III football. North Central is No. 1, Wheaton No. 9 and Aurora No. 15. Two of the three begin their season this weekend.