Pickleball courts in Aurora, great fun
The fast-growing game, pickleball, extends to Simmons Park on Indian Trail in Aurora August 17.
Keep rolling York High School football approach
By Bobby Narang York High School’s football program is looking to keep on rolling. York head football coach Mike Fitzgerald said the vibe around the program at the Elmhurst school remains upbeat and positive. “The expectations and approach hasn’t changed too much this year compared to last year,” he said.
Rangers’ Bruce Bochy deserves AL manager honors
By Woodrow Carroll A Manager of the Year candidate in the American League would have to strong consideration go to the Texas Rangers’ Bruce Bochy. Entering Monday’s game at home against the L. A. Angels, the Rangers were 70-48 and locked in a heated battle with the defending World Series
Major League Baseball standings through August 14
American League Central W L PCT GB Minnesota 62 58 .517 – Cleveland 57 62 .479 4.5 Detroit 53 65 .449 8.0 Chi White Sox 47 72 .395 14.5 Kansas City 39 81 .325 23.0 American League East W L PCT GB Baltimore 74 45 .622 – Tampa Bay 72
Frontier League baseball standings through August 14
West Division W L PCT GB Gateway 48 29 .623 – Schaumburg 45 32 .584 3.0 Evansville 42 35 .545 6.0 Joliet 36 42 .462 12.5 Washington 36 42 .462 12.5 Florence 33 45 .423 15.5 Windy City 32 45 .416 16.0 Lake Erie 31 47 .397 17.5 East Division
American Association League baseball standings through August 14
East Division W L PCT GB Milwaukee 46 35 .568 – Chicago 41 38 .519 4.0 Lake Country 40 40 .500 5.5 Cleburne 40 41 .494 6.0 Kane County 39 42 .481 7.0 Gary 35 45 .438 10.5 West Division W L PCT GB Kansas City 46 33 .582 –
Joliet Slammers Schedule/results through August 14
Sat, Aug. 5vs. Lake Erie, W, 5-0Sun, Aug. 6vs. Lake Erie, W 6-5Tue, Aug. 8at Schaumburg, W 8-0Wed, Aug. 9at Schaumburg, W 7-0Thu, Aug. 10at Schaumburg, W 6-5Fri, Aug. 11at Gateway, L 8-3Sat, Aug. 12at Gateway, W 9-6Sun, Aug. 13at Gateway, L 9-4Tue, Aug. 15, 6:35 p.m.vs. Windy CityWed, Aug.
Men’s Major League Soccer Eastern Conference
Club PTS W L T Cincinnati 51 15 2 6 New England 43 12 4 7 Philadelphia 40 12 7 4 Nashville 38 11 8 5 Orlando 37 10 6 7 Columbus 36 10 7 6 Atlanta 35 9 7 8 Chicago 32 8 7 8 D.C. 30 8 10
WNBA standings through August 14
Eastern Conference W L PCT GB New York 24 6 .800 — Connecticut 21 9 .700 3.0 Atlanta 15 16 .484 9.5 Washington 14 16 .467 10.0 Chicago 12 18 .400 12.0 Indiana 8 23 .258 16.5 Western Conference Las Vegas 27 3 .900 — Dallas 16 14 .533 11.0
High school football week one games: Clashes
This week is a highlight of the Chicago White Sox at the Chicago Cubs. Cubs-Sox is always a good rivalry and important both for the partisans and for the Chicago area. The Cubs won the first two games this year in July. Nonetheless, the Sox began the series 25 games
Aurora Central Catholic High School football team stars practice
Aurora Central Catholic High School football players practice during the first week of training drills.
Super Bowl Champion strolls through the halls of Aurora City Hall
It’s not every day a Super Bowl Champion strolls through the halls of Aurora City Hall. That’s why some staff members who are longtime Chicago Bears fans were stunned when retired Chicago Bears player Dennis McKinnon walked into the lobby recently. A wide receiver for the 1985 Super Bowl Champion
High School Football Practice starts, aided by Sign Language interpreter
West Aurora High School football team’s first-day of drills at the School Monday, Aug. 7 included an American Sign Language interpreter who assisted coaches.
IC Catholic Prep, St. Francis, receive new challenges
By Bobby Narang Several high school football teams are set to start a new era this season. Two of the most successful lower-level teams, IC Catholic Prep and St. Francis, are teams shifting conferences. Both teams will have to deal with upgraded schedules, which feature several powerhouse, higher level, programs.
Old-time pitcher Milt Gaston lowest 67 games under .500
By Woodrow Carroll We all like stories with a twist. Former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher, Milt Gaston, gives us just that. A native of New Jersey, Gaston played in the big leagues for 11 seasons, 1924-1934. Gaston broke in as a pitcher with the New York Yankees in 1924.
West Aurora Soccer starts practice
West Aurora High School’s boys’ soccer team opened pre-season drills and scrimmages early Monday, Aug. 7.
Major League Baseball standings through August 7
American League Central W L PCT GB Minnesota 60 54 .526 – Cleveland 54 59 .478 5.5 Detroit 49 63 .438 10.0 Chi White Sox 46 68 .404 14.0 Kansas City 36 78 .316 24.0 American League East W L PCT GB Baltimore 70 42 .625 – Tampa Bay 68
Frontier League baseball standings through August 7
West Division Team W L PCT GB Gateway 44 27 .620 – Schaumburg 42 29 .592 2.0 Evansville 40 31 .563 4.0 Washington 33 39 .458 11.5 Joliet 32 40 .444 12.5 Florence 31 41 .431 13.5 Windy City 30 41 .423 14.0 Lake Erie 27 45 .375 17.5 East