High School football: Oswego vs. Geneva
Oswego High School quarterback, Drew Kleinhans, throws under pressure from a Geneva defender Friday, Sept. 5.
High School football: West Aurora vs. Glenbard East
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) runs upfield against Glenbard East defenders Friday, Sept. 5.
High School football: Yorkville vs Joliet West
Yorkville High School’s Gavin Geegan (34) gains yards against Joliet West Friday, Sept. 5. Host Yorkville won, 27-13.
High school rivalry: Downers Grove South vs. Downer’s Grove North
By Bobby Narang On Friday night, Downers Grove South High School’s football team wanted to end an ugly streak. The Downers Grove South Mustangs entered their Week 2 showdown against rival Downers Grove North with an 11-game series losing streak. The host Mustangs had many factors in their favor in
US Open tennis: Men’s singles champions
2025 Carlos Alcaraz2024 Jannik Sinner2023 Novak Djokovic2022 Carlos Alcaraz2021 Daniil Medvedev2020 Dominic Thiem2019 Rafael Nadal2018 Novak Djokovic2017 Rafael Nadal2016 Stan Wawrinka2015 Novak Djokovic2014 Marin Čilić2013 Rafael Nadal2012 Andy Murray2011 Novak Djokovic2010 Rafael Nadal2009 Juan Martín del Potro2008 Roger Federer2007 Roger Federer2006 Roger Federer2005 Roger Federer2004 Roger Federer2003 Andy Roddick2002 Pete
US Open tennis: Women’s singles champions
2025 Aryna Sabalenka2024 Aryna Sabalenka2023 Coco Gauff2022 Iga Swiatek2021 Emma Raducanu2020 Naomi Osaka2019 Bianca Andreescu2018 Naomi Osaka2017 Sloane Stephens2016 Angelique Kerber2015 Flavia Pennetta2014 Serena Williams2013 Serena Williams2012 Serena Williams2011 Samantha Stosur2010 Kim Clijsters2009 Kim Clijsters2008 Serena Williams2007 Justine Henin2006 Maria Sharapova2005 Kim Clijsters2004 Svetlana Kuznetsova2003 Justine Henin2002 Serena Williams2001 Venus
Select high school football schedule Sept. 12-13; results Sept. 5-6
Friday, Sept. 12Chicagoland Christian*Aurora Christian at St. Edward, 7 p.m.Wheaton Academy at Chicago Christian 7:15 p.m.DuKaneGeneva at St. Charles North, 7 p.m.Glenbard North at Batavia, 7 p.m.Lake Park at Wheaton North, 7 p.m.Wheaton Warrenville South at St. Charles East, 7 p.m.Fox ValleyBurlington Central at Jacobs, 7 p.m.Crystal Lake Central at
College football schedules and results
Saturday, Sept. 13Western Michigan at Illinois, 6 p.m., FS1Oregon at Northwestern, 11 a.m., FOXNotre Dame at Texas A&M, 7:30 p.m., NBCAurora University at Mount St. Joseph University, 1 p.m.University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh at North Central College, 1 p.m.Valparaiso at Western Illinois, 6 p.m., ESPN+Illinois State at Eastern Illinois, 2 p.m., ESPN+Loras
College football: Aurora University vs. Wisconsin-Platteville
Aurora University wide receiver Lucious Dones (6) runs the ball upfield against Wisconsin-Platteville September 6.
East High Football Old Timers Assoc. 80th annual dinner
The East High Football Old Timers Association 80th Annual Dinner will take place Thursday, Oct. 16, Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 S. Batavia Avenue (Route 31), Batavia Eve of the East Aurora vs. West Football game. Help us make this a very special evening and celebrate 80 years of this unique
College soccer: Aurora University vs. North Park University
Aurora University’s Max Crawford (2) and Walter Delapaz (6) are in a battle with North Park University’s Viktor Johnson (51) September 3.
High School football: Yorkville vs. Chicago St. Patrick
Yorkville High School’s Joel Castillo (16), runs for yards against Chicago St. Patrick defenders Friday, Aug. 29.
High school football: West Aurora vs. Hinsdale Central
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Younie (6) tackles a Hinsdale Central ball carrier Friday, Aug. 29.
Downers Grove N.’s Owen Lansu still adding to legacy
By Bobby Narang Downers Grove North High School senior quarterback Owen Lansu’s legacy is still unfinished. One game into the season, Lansu is adding to his legacy with a hard fought 11-8 win over Morgan Park. A three-year starter, Lansu has already put his name among the best players in
Briscoe wins 75th NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Cook Out Southern 500, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, S.C., Sunday, Aug. 31. It was the 75th anniversary of Cook Out Southern 500 and last year’s winner, and this year’s, was Chase Briscoe. Following in second was Tyler Reddick, Eric Jones in third, John H Nemechek
Select high school football schedule Sept. 5-6; results Aug. 29-30
Friday, Sept. 5Fox Valley*Cary-Grove at Burlington Central, 7 p.m.Hampshire at Crystal Lake Central, 7 p.m.Jacobs at Prairie Ridge, 7 p.m.Dundee-Crown at Huntley, 7 p.m.Non-conferenceBatavia at South Elgin, 7 p.m.Benet Academy at Glenbard North, 7 p.m.Chicago Christ the King at Aurora Cen. Cath., 6 p.m.Chicago Crane at Aurora Christian, 7 p.m.Chicago
College football schedules and results
Friday, Sept. 5Western Illinois at Northwestern, 6:30 p.m., BTNNorthern Illinois at Maryland, 6:30 p.m., BTN Saturday, Sept. 6Illinois at Duke, 11 a.m., ABC or ESPNUniversity of Wisconsin Platteville at Aurora University, 1 p.m.Eastern Illinois at Indiana State, noonMoorehead State at Illinois State, 6 p.m., ESPN+Buena Vista at Benedictine, 1 p.m.Wheaton
College soccer: Aurora University vs. Wheaton College
Aurora University defender Ellie Krueger (27) chases a ball in the season opener against Wheaton College Saturday, Aug. 30.