By Woodrow Carroll Would you believe it? The MLB’s worst teams, the Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies, were winners last Sunday. Playing at home, the White Sox defeated the Miami Marlins last Sunday to improve their record 12-29. Better yet, the White Sox, who finished last season with the
State senator Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, State representative Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) are announcing their work together to expand opportunities for student athletes to compete in local and national sporting events, based on their work on the Right to Play Act (House Bill 3037).
Aurora University catcher, Kelsey Oviatt, connects May 8 against Milwaukee School of Engineering in the opening round of the 2025 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference tournament.
By Bobby Narang The Downers Grove North High School baseball team is aiming to add another historic milestone this week. The Trojans (19-5 and 9-3 West Suburban Silver) are one win shy of the 20-win mark, a level usually associated with a memorable season. After winning a combined 62 games
By Woodrow Carroll When the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros, four straight games in the 2005 World Series, it ended 88 years of no championship frustration for the White Sox franchise. The 1917 championship featured the White Sox against the New York Giants, which the Pale Hose won,
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Würth 400 Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 4. Joey Logano, who took the lead in the last two laps, won the race. In second place was Ross Chastain, Ryan Blaney third, Kyle Larson fourth, and Eric Jones fifth. The pole position
Aurora University attacker, Tyler Foerstel, center, drives between Concordia Wisconsin defenders Saturday, May 3.
By Bobby Narang Willowbrook High School senior catcher, Vinny Ippolito, had high hopes for this season. The Warriors were set to bring back their entire pitching staff along with nine starters from last season’s 24-win team. The Warriors (15-6 and 9-2) are right on track with expectations, moving into second
By Woodrow Carroll It may seem a bit hard to process, but, it has been 20 years since the Chicago White Sox reigned as baseball’s World Champions. And, given the franchise’s struggles in recent years, success in the near future does appear in the offing. With that in mind, let
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Aurora University lacrosse midfielder, Owen Spencer, (25) looks to pass Saturday, April 26 against an Edgewood College defender at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery.
Aurora University’s Alex Thiel hits in game two of a doubleheader Saturday, April 26 against Milwaukee School of Engineering at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery.
By Bobby Narang The York High School baseball team is looking for another trip to the State tournament this spring. But the Dukes, despite a senior-loaded team, are a vastly different squad this season. The Dukes have finished in fourth place in back-to-back seasons in Class 4A, mainly led by
By Woodrow Carroll After an 8-1 Opening Day victory over the Los Angeles Angels, fans of the Chicago White Sox started to think that last season’s 41-121 (.253) debacle had been put behind. No, true realists had no illusions about the White Sox suddenly becoming contenders. But, maybe better times
East Aurora High School alumnus, Tom Okapal, right, is fouled by a West Aurora alum Friday, April 11 at East Aurora.
By Bobby Narang Despite losing several big-time, program-building players from last season’s team, Downers Grove North High School is among the best baseball teams in the area. The Trojans (11-1 and 3-0 West Suburban Silver) opened up a three-game conference series against Proviso West, looking to gain some momentum heading
