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Libertyville’s season became a personal proving ground for Aidyn Boone, whether or not he intended it.Over 35 games, the senior forward blossomed into the best player…
Murphy’s Bleachers dubbed it “Stropening Day” on its marquee, and opening day 2023 at Wrigley Field certainly was an eventful one for Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus…
It would be rare air, indeed.Oswego’s Corrin Kennedy knew she was on the verge of something special as she stepped into the batter’s box for the…
NEW YORK — Minor leaguers ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with Major League Baseball ahead of the season’s start Friday.The five-year deal was agreed to…
Zach Edey spent the days following Purdue’s historic NCAA Tournament loss lying low, his phone turned off, along with the rest of the outside world.The disappointing…
PRETORIA, South Africa — Former Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was denied parole Friday after it was decided that he had not served the “minimum detention period”…
LAS VEGAS — A bettor in December placed $500 on Florida Atlantic at 400-1 odds to make the Final Four, costing Westgate Las Vegas $200,000.That was…
Aidyn Boone, Libertyville, senior, forward: Averaged 16.0 points and 6.0 rebounds. Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Class 4A all-state third team, all-conference.Braeden Carlsen, Wauconda, junior, forward: Averaged…
HOUSTON — José Abreu gave Gavin Sheets a big hug before beginning batting practice Thursday afternoon at Minute Maid Park.A few minutes later, Eloy Jiménez and…
PHOENIX — Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey had a lot to address when he met with reporters at the end of the annual NFL meetings this…