Articles filed under Sports
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Joliet cruises to victory against Schaumburg BoomersMay 10, 2025 9:22 pm - The Joliet Slammers drew 11 walks and were hit by a pitch twice, easing to a 7-1 victory over the Schaumburg Boomers in the middle game of a weekend road series on Saturd...
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U-S-A! U-S-A! Bradley enjoying spoils, patriotism, tough decisions as Ryder Cup captainMay 10, 2025 8:31 pm - Keegan Bradley is slowly warming up to the All-American soundtrack of “U-S-A! U-S-A!” chants that follow him around the course ever since he was appointed U.S. Ryder Cup captain. The real surprise is the patriotic reception and thanks for his service he receives each week at gas stations, restaurants, almost any time the 38-year-old Vermont player goes out in public.
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Punt, pitch and kick: Wheaton native Bachar took the long way to the majors, but it’s working outMay 10, 2025 8:23 pm - Wheaton North grad Lake Bachar went to college to be a kicker on the football team. But he gave baseball one more chance and now throws for the Miami Marlins.
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Hugo Cuypers, Rominigue Kouamé help Fire beat Atlanta United 2-1 for first home victory this seasonMay 10, 2025 4:27 pm - Hugo Cuypers scored on a first-half penalty kick and Rominigue Kouamé delivered the winner late in the second half as the Chicago Fire won at home for the first time this season with a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United. Kouamé scored in the 86th minute after subbing in for Sergio Oregel in the 81st.
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Bears offensive, defensive coordinators like what they see of rookies in minicamp so farMay 10, 2025 3:19 pm - Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen talked about their new players.
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St. Charles bike shop to mark 50 years with community ride, party in the parkMay 10, 2025 3:04 pm - St. Charles cycling shop The Bike Rack will host its 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 17, and its 13th annual “Everybody Rides” event and party in the park on Sunday, May 18.
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Arlington Heights swings into spring with community bike ride, festivalMay 10, 2025 11:56 am - A large host of of pedal-driven, human-powered vehicles kicked off from North School Park for the Arlington Heights Community Bike Ride and Swing into Spring event Saturday.
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Bears rookie minicamp: What we learned from Colston Loveland, Luther Burden, Ozzy TrapiloMay 10, 2025 10:57 am - Bears rookie defensive tackle Shemar Turner declined a golf cart ride to the practice field on Friday at the start of rookie minicamp. For his first practice as an NFL pl...
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O’Donnell: Lee Corso made it with a big boost from Jimmy Piersall and NIU footballMay 10, 2025 10:43 am - WHEN LEE CORSO RECENTLY ANNOUNCED that he'll end his 37-season run on ESPN's “College GameDay” in August, some grayheads in his audience could probably remember the three...
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Lincicome: Will the new Pope take requests from hometown pro sports fans?May 10, 2025 10:00 am - A happy few days of nonsense welcomed Chicago’s Pope to his new job, usually a solemn time for pontiffs, but then baseball — and religion, too — needs all the nonsense it...