Articles filed under Sports
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Remembering the ‘Elmhurst Express,’ one of NASCAR’s early starsJul 05, 2025 4:51 pm - One of the first major stars of NASCAR grew up in an unlikely location. Elmhurst native Fred Lorenzen won 26 races from 1962-67, and died last December at 89.
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Lincicome: Finding meaning in Caitlin Clark’s popularity, whether she’s playing or notJul 05, 2025 10:23 am - Without playing much basketball of late, Caitlin Clark has managed to remain just as noticed, hardly a sustainable strategy, but to recall one writer’s review on the deat...
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Schaumburg Boomers earn walk-off win in front of capacity home crowdJul 04, 2025 10:57 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers treated a sold-out home crowd of 8,054 to a walk-off win over the Evansville Otters, celebrating Independence Day with a 9-8 victory Friday at Wint...
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Quero hits 1st homer to back Houser’s gem as White Sox edge Rockies in matchup of MLB’s worstJul 04, 2025 10:37 pm - Adrian Houser allowed two hits in eight innings and rookie catcher Edgar Quero hit his first major league home run — a tiebreaking solo shot in the sixth that sent the Chicago White Sox past the Colorado Rockies 3-2.
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Jonathan Toews is grateful and excited to play again after signing with his hometown Winnipeg JetsJul 04, 2025 10:31 pm - Jonathan Toews is back in the NHL with his hometown Winnipeg Jets after a two-year absence. The three-time Stanley Cup champion was introduced Friday as the newest member of the Jets. They announced their intention to acquire the 37-year-old center last month, but it only became official this week, with Toews signing a one-year deal worth $2 million, plus performance bonuses.. The longtime Chicago Blackhawks captain last played in April 2023.
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Chicago Dogs beat tired Kane County Cougars in RosemontJul 04, 2025 10:14 pm - The Kane County Cougars traveled overnight to get to Rosemont, and the Chicago Dogs made them pay, winning Game 1 of the first matchup between the two at Impact Field 5-3...
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Arlington Heights’ Ghim maintains hold on lead at John Deere ClassicJul 04, 2025 9:23 pm - Doug Ghim’s 62 gave him the first round lead in the 54th John Deere Classic on Thursday, and he maintained a 1-stroke lead after adding a 68 on Friday. Both rounds featured hole-outs from the fairway, Friday’s coming at the par-4 15th.
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Great eight: Cubs set franchise record with 8 home runs in win over St. LouisJul 04, 2025 9:16 pm - The Cubs blasted a franchise-record 8 home run in an 11-3 victory over St. Louis on Friday at Wrigley Field. Michael Busch had 3 and Pete Crow-Armstrong 2 as the Cubs won their fourth straight.
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NASCAR’s Shane van Gisbergen is hoping for another successful weekend in downtown ChicagoJul 04, 2025 5:57 pm - The first time Shane van Gisbergen raced in Chicago, he was largely unknown in NASCAR. The second time, he was one of the favorites on the downtown street course. The third time is a different situation for van Gisbergen once again. This time, he has a second Cup Series victory in his back pocket — providing some flexibility for the 36-year-old New Zealand native as he prepares for the playoffs.
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Lake Zurich’s Svanson brings some heat for Cards on rough day at WrigleyJul 04, 2025 5:45 pm - Cardinals right-handed pitcher Matt Svanson is the first player from Lake Zurich High School to reach the major leagues. A late growth spurt during his college years at Lehigh pushed his arm to another level.