Anticipation only increases the tension for the coming events. Of all the wonderful sports events which gain our attention, the Olympic Games, without question, is the top attraction every four years. We see superbly-conditioned athletes from a world-wide perspective. The competition is great. Nationalism is a natural perspective. Unexpected excellence
By Woodrow Carroll Occasionally, when surfing the web, one comes across an interesting bit of reading. One interesting article was on Olympic Games athletes who died before their time. All too often it was a war or military conflict that brought about death. The individuals were in the modern Olympic
West Aurora High School’s football program held its 24th annual Battle of the Big Butts challenge Thursday. A record 520 athletes in 27 five-man teams, varsity and junior varsity linemen, schools competed in running, throwing and strength contests. Points are awarded to all teams who finish is the top ten
Men’s singles champions2023 Carlos Alcaraz2023 Carlos Alcaraz2022 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
1. Chase Elliott 7032. Kyle Larson 7003. Tyler Reddick 6884. Denny Hamlin 6835. William Byron 6466. Martin Truex Jr. 6407. Ryan Blaney 6278. Christopher Bell 6169. Brad Keselowski 59910. Alex Bowman 59611. Ty Gibbs 57012. Chris Buescher 54713. Ross Chastain 53014. Joey Logano 52215. Bubba Wallace 50316. Chase Briscoe 455***
The Summer Olympic Games takes center stage every four years, both in sports and world news. It is a welcome site both because of the nature of competition and the sheer magnitude of the spectacle. The games will be Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, Aug. 11. The Games will be
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Ally 400, Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30. Denny Hamlin won the pole position, but it appeared as if it was Christopher Bell’s race to win. Bell won stages one and two, but with the chaos at the end Joe Logano won his
By Woodrow Carroll The Atlanta Braves have been one of Major League Baseball’s success stories in recent seasons. The Braves have made numerous playoff appearances, highlighted by a World Series championship in 2021. This season, Atlanta is well positioned for a playoff berth as a wild-card entrant, although winning the
2023 Ryan Blaney2022 Joey Logano2021 Kyle Larson2020 Chase Elliott2019 Kyle Busch2018 Joey Logano2017 Martin Truex Jr.2016 Jimmie Johnson2015 Kyle Busch2014 Kevin Harvick2013 Jimmie Johnson2012 Brad Keselowski2011 Tony Stewart2010 Jimmie Johnson2009 Jimmie Johnson2008 Jimmie Johnson2007 Jimmie Johnson2006 Jimmie Johnson2005 Tony Stewart2004 Kurt Busch2003 Matt Kenseth2002 Tony Stewart2001 Jeff Gordon2000 Bobby Labonte
Notes and thoughts: International tennis moves to the forefront four times each year with the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon in England, and the U.S. Open. They are fun times for tennis fans to see the world’s best players. Many good players never move to the top 20 in the
By Bobby Narang Aurora Central Catholic High School senior Patrick Hilby closed out his season with a flourish. After capturing the Class 2A State championship in the 400 and 800 meters in Charleston, Hilby was named the 2023-24 Gatorade Illinois Boys Track & Field Player of the Year. Hilby becomes
By Woodrow Carroll To many younger fans it may be difficult to know that there were many cities which at one time had two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams. In the late 1950s and early 1960s only Chicago had more than one team in the metropolitan area. In 1952 there
Men’s singles champions2023 Carlos Alcaraz2022 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
July in sports offers thoughts of football. Preseason and regular season are in view. The Voice in previous weeks had included the Chicago Bears preseason and regular-season schedules through the final regular-season game, January 5, 2025. Postseason play, of course will be determined. Optimism always starts high, at least relatively.
Waubonsee Community College’s women’s basketball head coach Jim Williams has announced that TJ Hodges will be joining his coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-2025 season as the Chiefs’ Assistant Coach. Hodges will assist with Waubonsee’s recruiting, player development, practice plans and game strategy. He coached for five years at Parkland
By Woodrow Carroll With the death of Major League Baseball icon, Willie Mays, last week, the distinction of being the oldest living Hall of Fame member belongs to former Chicago White Sox great, Luis Aparicio. In addition Aparicio, 90, is the lone Sox member alive of the 1959 World Series
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Ryne Sandberg was deserving of the recent tribute to his accomplishments with the Chicago Cubs by recent unveiling of his statue in front of Wrigley Field at Clark and Addison in Chicago. Other former players are so honored, including Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins, Ron Santo, and Billy Williams. Their talents
