Articles filed under Sports
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The Herb Franks I knew and what I'll miss about himNov 08, 2023 12:00 am - The recent passing of Marengo's Herb Franks was widely covered. I'm sure you've seen it, but there are a few things I'd like to mention. Herb was an extremely close frie...
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Washington and Oregon on course for another clash before Pac-12 teams part ways in league breakupNov 08, 2023 12:00 am - DENVER - The Pac-12 comes down to two as the season enters the home stretch. Two teams - No. 5 Washington (9-0) and No. 6 Oregon (8-1) - remain in prime contention for a...
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Team within the team: Scout team is invaluable to a football team's successNov 08, 2023 12:00 am - They may see limited action, if any, in varsity football games. Yet they are some of the most important players on the team. It's why Glenbard East coach John Walters ...
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After spending big on Counsell, will Cubs continue trend with roster?Nov 08, 2023 12:00 am - The Cubs made Craig Counsell the highest-paid manager in MLB history on Monday - by a wide margin. When his contract with the Brewers expired after the season, the Cubs ...
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Moving on from Anderson one of many tough calls for new White Sox GM GetzNov 08, 2023 12:00 am - When new general manager Chris Getz met with the media late last season, he raised some eyebrows by saying he needed to do a "deeper dive" before determining how to fix ...
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Girls volleyball: Cook, Lake County college signingsNov 08, 2023 12:00 am - Here's a look at girls volleyball players in the Cook and Lake County area who have committed to playing college volleyball, and also recent graduates currently playing ...
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The play list of champions: Barrington's Storms runs to a popular beatNov 08, 2023 12:00 am - In the movie, "Nyad," marathon swimmer Diana Nyad plays classic rock songs in her head to help her churn through the 103 miles from Cuba to Florida. The technique works ...
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Fields to be sidelined again Thursday by thumb injuryNov 08, 2023 12:00 am - Bears quarterback Justin Fields will not play during Thursday night's game against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field. Backup Tyson Bagent will make his fourth conse...
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With Fields shelved again, can Bagent show improvement?Nov 08, 2023 12:00 am - The Bears return to primetime Thursday with a matchup against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field. Quarterback Justin Fields will not play in Thursday's game. The Bea...
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Korchinski trying to get into a rhythm with BlackhawksNov 08, 2023 12:00 am - Like many kids, Blackhawks defenseman Kevin Korchinski was forced to take piano lessons growing up. Over time, though, hockey became a huge priority, thus killing any th...