2022 Novak Djokovic2021 Novak Djokovic2020 No competition due to COVID2019 Novak Djokovic2018 Novak Djokovic2017 Roger Federer2016 Andy Murray2015 Novak Djokovic2014 Novak Djokovic2013 Andy Murray2012 Roger Federer2011 Novak Djokovic2010 Rafael Nadal2009 Roger Federer2008 Rafael Nadal2007 Roger Federer2006 Roger Federer2005 Roger Federer2004 Roger Federer2003 Roger Federer2002 Lleyton Hewitt2001 Goran Ivanišević2000 Pete Sampras1999
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The draft was held Thursday, June 22 in New York City, N.Y.. Round 1, top 20 picks1, San Antonio, Victor Wembanyama, C, 7-4, 2372, Charlotte, Brandon Miller, F, 6-9, 2003, Portland, Scoot Henderson, G, 6-2, 1954, Houston, Amen Thompson, G, 6-7, 2005, Detroit, Ausar Thompson, G-F, 6-7, 2056, Orlando, Anthony
Special sports competition stands out from the usual competition. The Chicago Cubs last weekend split two games with the last-place St. Louis Cardinals in the special two games in London at the London Stadium built for the 2012 Olympic Games and for soccer. This coming weekend, two NASCAR races will
Finals, June 24-26Game 1: LSU 4, Florida 3, 11 inningsGame 2: Florida 24, LSU 4Game 3: LSU 18, Florida 4LSU wins the national championshipThursday, June 22Game 13: LSU 2, Wake Forest 0, Wake Forest eliminatedWednesday, June 21Game 11: Florida 3, TCU 2, TCU eliminatedGame 12: LSU 5,Wake Forest 2Tuesday, June
PreseasonSat, Aug. 12, vs. Tennessee, noon, FOXSat, Aug. 19, at Indianapolis, 6 p.m., FOXSat, Aug. 26, vs. Buffalo, noon, FOXRegular seasonSun, Sept. 10, vs. Green Bay, 3:25 p.m., FOXSun, Sept. 17, at Tampa Bay, noon, FOXSun, Sept. 24, at Kansas City, 3:25 p.m., FOXSun, Oct. 1, vs. Denver, noon, CBSThu,
By Bobby Narang Naperville Central High School’s Colin Barczi is ready to start another journey in his prospective baseball career. The senior catcher closed out his illustrious career by becoming the first player to earn the DuPage Valley Conference Player of the Year for three straight seasons. Despite missing three
By Woodrow Carroll Chicago White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn struck out 16 Seattle Mariners batters in the White Sox-Mariners’ game Sunday, June 18. Seattle still won, 5-1. Lynn’s production tied a franchise record for most strikeouts in a game by a White Sox pitcher, held by Sox southpaw Jack Harshman
Special sports events capture attention of the public, whether high school State tournament games, Super Bowl, World Series, or, significant international competition. The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals later this week will break into international mode with two games in London, England. Automatically, the natural rivals will capture the
Naperville resident Noah Glorioso, left, of Chicago Dutch Lions FC kicks against Chicago City Soccer Club’s Julian Cisneros (17) in Chicago City’s 2-0 win.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) will be host to Strike Out Hunger, bus trips to Chicago Cubs and White Sox Major League Baseball (MLB) games to benefit Aurora food pantries. Dick Schindel, AARTA president, said the public is invited. Tailgate parties are included. Attendees are asked to bring a
By Bobby Narang The Illinois High School 2022-2023 sports season reached the finish line following last weekend’s wild assortment of championships. The Roadrunners completed a dominant playoff run by yielding just five runs in their seven playoff games. They opened the season with 18 straight victories. “We never worried about
By Woodrow Carroll After falling, 6-5, to the Miami Marlins Sunday, June 11 at Guaranteed Rate Field, the host Chicago White Sox record dropped to 29-38 in the American League Central. The three-game series with the Marlins, which started on a positive note, a 2-1 Sox victory, ended with two
Illinois High School Association State tournaments, in any form, create special experiences and many memories. They are the final stops in a season in which teams play for the highest honors. Last weekend there were four classes, based on enrollments, each in softball and baseball. See Bobby Narang’s page 8
Members of the North Central College football team in Naperville, will be honored by the Nation’s highest office Monday, June 12, when the two-time national champions will be among invited guests at the inaugural College Athlete Day, held by the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, and the
By Bobby Narang In many ways, Benet Academy athletics had a week to remember. In the Class 2A girls State soccer tournament, the Redwings played stellar in their two State games at North Central College, however, Glenwood pieced together two goals in less than 35 seconds in the first 10-minute
By Woodrow Carroll Former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Roger Craig died Sunday, June 4 at the age of 93. Although Craig’s MLB stats, 74-98 overall in a big league career, 1955 through 1966, left him well short of Hall of Fame consideration, he was involved in more than his
June Swoon for many years had been associated with the Chicago Major League Baseball teams, especially the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs won the World Series championship in 2016, however, many seasons the Cubs had started well, perhaps playing over their heads, and suffering the swoon. Through Monday, June 6, Cubs
York personnel pose for a photo after the Dukes’ 4-3 win over Batavia for the IHSA Class 4A sectional championship Saturday, June 3, at Judson University in Elgin
