High school basketball: Aurora Christian vs. Byron
Aurora Christian High School’s Jacob Baumann (22) puts up a shot against Byron February 27 in the IHSA Class 2A regional final.
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Marian University
Aurora University’s men’s basketball team and friends celebrate the Spartans’ 67-66 win over visiting Marian University February 28 in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference tournament.
Aurora to host NBBA Beep Baseball World Series
DuPage County and the City of Aurora under the direction of DuPage Sports Commission, the Aurora Area Sports Alliance and the National Beep Baseball Association (NBBA) is hosting the NBBA’s 50th Annual World Series of Beep Baseball. The 2026 World Series will be held August 2-8 at the Stuart Sports
Great Gear Swap, donate/purchase used sports equipment
Naperville Park District, in partnership with Accelerated Climate Solutions, will host the Great Gear Swap event at Fort Hill Activity Center, at 20 Fort Hill Drive, beginning Monday, March 16. The community is invited to donate their unwanted and gently used sports equipment in an effort to keep them out
Benet entering State with strong ambition to repeat success
By Bobby Narang The Benet Academy High School boys basketball team is aiming to duplicate their results from last season. As the defending Class 4A State champions, the Redwings are aiming to hoist the Class 4A State basketball trophy at the State Farm Center for the second season in a
Boys high school basketball schedule-March 6-14; results Feb. 23-27
Friday, March 6IHSA State Tournament Class 4A-1ASectional championships Monday, March 9IHSA State Tournament Class 4A-1ASuper-sectionals Thursday, March 12University of Illinois (State Farm)IHSA State Tournament Class1ASemi-finalsTBA vs. TBA, 10 a.m.TBA vs. TBA, 11:45 a.m.Third placeTBA vs. TBA, 7 p.m.IHSA State Tournament Class 2ASemi-finalsTBA vs. TBA, 2:30TBA vs. TBA, 4:15Third PlaceTBA vs.
‘It’s not about winning’, iconic Aurora track coach Walters
“It’s not about winning” declared Wilbert Walters, Aurora Sundowners Track Club founder and former head coach. Walters, 97, and two others – Troy Davis, current Sundowners head coach; and Maureen McKane, author of a new Walters biography – were guest speakers at a February 25 reading and book signing at
High School basketball: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Kennedy of Chicago
Aurora Central Catholic High School players celebrate their home 78-19 victory over Kennedy of Chicago in the Class 3A Aurora Central regional final February 20.
NASCAR’s Reddick riding hot with two victories in a row
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Autotrader 400, EchoPark Speedway, Hampton, Ga., Sunday, Feb. 22. Tyler Reddick, driver for Michael Jordan’s 23XI racing team, won the pole and his second race in a row, with an overtime victory! Following in second place was Chase Briscoe, Ross Chastain in third, Carson
IHSA wrestling championship, many notable matches
By Bobby Narang The Illinois High School Association boys State wrestling tournament was full of storylines last weekend. St. Charles East High School senior Dom Munaretto, an Ohio State recruit, was one of the stars of the weekend. He capped a sterling career by capturing his third straight State title
Winter Olympic 2026 Medal totals
Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total1 Norway 18 12 11 412 United States 12 12 9 333 Italy 10 6 14 304 Germany 8 10 8 265 Japan 5 7 12 246 France 8 9 6 237 Switzerland 6 9 8 238 Canada 5 7 9 219 Netherlands 10 7
Boys high school basketball schedule Feb. 27-March 14; results Feb. 18-22
Friday, Feb. 27IHSA State tournament Class 4A-1ARegional championships Tuesday, March 3IHSA State Tournament Class 4A-1ASectional semi-finals Wednesday, March 4IHSA State Tournament Class 4A-1ASectional semi-finals Friday, March 6IHSA State Tournament Class 4A-1ASectional championships Monday, March 9IHSA State Tournament Class 4A-1ASuper-sectionals Thursday, March 12University of Illinois (State Farm)IHSA State Tournament Class1ASemi-finalsTBA vs.
Chiefs clinch 3rd straight ISCC title
Waubonsee Community College’s men’s basketball team captured the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (ISCC) title with an 85-72 victory at the College of Lake County to close out the regular season. The Chiefs finished with an 11-3 record in ISCC action, one game ahead of second-place Moraine Valley Community College, to
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Benedictine University
Aurora University’s Josh Tinney (10) drives through Benedictine University defenders February 18. Host Aurora won, 87-78.
Bears stadium has ‘positive momentum,’ hurdles remain
By Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisbmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com Legislation that would assist the Chicago Bears’ stalled effort to move from the lakefront to a new domed stadium in Arlington Heights has “positive momentum” after languishing for years at the bottom of Springfield’s priority list. But the emerging package hasn’t reached the end zone,
Reader’s Voice: Springtime thoughts, baseball’s importance
February 15, 2026Dear editor; It only takes a warm day or two in February for me to eagerly anticipate baseball’s opening day and the forth coming season. Memories of past seasons, both as a player and as a fan, shared with friends, teammates, and family, stoke that enthusiasm in me
See White Sox, benefit Aurora Salvation
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association will host Strike Out Hunger, a bus trip to the Chicago White Sox game Sunday, June 14. The charter-bus outing will benefit the Salvation Army Aurora Corps. Dick Schindel, AARTA president, said the public is invited. A tailgate party includes soda, water and table service.