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CHAMPAIGN — In a flash, Cole Matulenko was a state champion.With one stunning, powerful move, the Libertyville senior who hadn’t won a match at state before…
In the end, all of Anna Becker’s stress, anxiety and soreness were gone.All that was left for the Libertyville senior were joy, relief and the satisfaction…
Sister Jean of Loyola University, who stands atop Chicago’s A-list of celebrity clergy, waited until she was 103 to write her memoir. Clearly, she didn’t take…
The NHL trade season comes around every year, but it doesn’t always blunt the shock when a teammate is shipped off.It came twice for MacKenzie Entwistle…
MESA, Ariz. — Nick Lovullo always knew he wanted to stay in baseball after his professional career ended.After the Boston Red Sox selected him in the…
MESA, Ariz. — The new pitch clock rule meant to speed up games has been welcomed by most Chicago Cubs and White Sox players, and we’ll…
SALT LAKE CITY — Even amid all the pomp and circumstance, getting a taste of competition in the All-Star Game fueled DeMar DeRozan’s desire to return…
CHAMPAIGN — Bremen’s Morgan Turner was determined to take the tough road.She chose to compete in the Illinois High School Association boys state series rather than…
CHAMPAIGN — Brother Rice sophomore Bobby Conway knew how big of an underdog he was going into the Class 2A 126-pound state championship match against Triad’s…
CHAMPAIGN — Nasir Bailey will never forget the one time he lost in a state wrestling tournament. It was when he was 10 years old.The Rich…