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Cougars prowl the Friendly Confines

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

CHICAGO -- Wrigley Field has seen its share of history, but even after 94 years there is still room for firsts.

Rich Harvest joins Western Amateur rotation

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

The Western Golf Association announced Wednesday a new, seven-course rotation for the prestigious Western Amateur golf championship beginning in 2009.

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Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Geneva Foxes set tryouts

Griffey approves trade; Sox deal Masset, Richar

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

Ken Williams has been on the prowl for Ken Griffey Jr. several times in recent years before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, and he finally has landed the future Hall of Famer. A source told the Sun-Times Griffey has approved the deal, which sends Nick Masset and Danny Richar to Cincinnati.

Cougars part of a 'first' at Wrigley

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

CHICAGO -- Wrigley Field has seen its share of history, but even after 94 years there is still room for firsts.

Over the ivy

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Heading into Tuesday, Greg Dowling had hit 22 home runs in his professional career.

Rain can't wash away Big League fun

By Paul Johnson Special to the Beacon News — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

CHICAGO -- If anybody remembers the date Aug. 8, 1988, they remember that the Baseball Gods determined that lights at Wrigley Field needed to be delayed, even if by one day, by rain.

Cougars offer rainchecks for Wrigley washout game

BY BEACON NEWS STAFF — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Fans who attended Tuesday night�s historic game at Wrigley Field between the Kane County Cougars and Peoria Chiefs will have a chance to pick up where the fun left off.

Track standout Brittney Bernardoni plays with pain

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

She's "loving it" at Miami University, despite playing with pain.

Bridge work cuts course by more than half

By Marissa Amoni Special to The sun — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

The race is still on, but it will be a shorter, milder Mid-America Canoe Race this year.

Challenger soccer camps are character-builders

By Charity Bonner Staff Writer — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

World Cup soccer players may not be that hard to find in the Fox Valley.

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Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Batavia Youth Baseball tryouts

Blindness not a handicap for this Batavian man

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

In a lot of ways, the lesson John Mueller was giving Dale Larson last week was like so many others.

St. Charles Post 342 wins county tourney

By Brandon Mangia SPECIAL TO THE SUN — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

ELGIN -- The temperature was in the mid-90s, players on both sides were getting exhausted and the game was in extra innings.

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Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Running clubs plan series

Rose in court: Guilty and lesson learned

By Dan Campana dcampana@scn1.com — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP -- The NBA's No. 1 pick had to wait his turn Monday morning in a Kane County courtroom.

Rovers playing old-style ball -- circa 1858

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

GENEVA -- It's back to the future for baseball here.

Pat Lenski no longer an outsider at Geneva Golf Club

By Paul Johnson Sun-times News Group — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Growing up in Geneva in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Pat Lenski remembers searching for golf balls outside the fences of the private Geneva Golf Club.

South Elgin team shines in summer hoops tournament

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

STREAMWOOD -- Summer basketball is all about building a solid nucleus for the upcoming season, and it appears South Elgin is well on its way to accomplishing that task.

Kane speeding ticket a thorny issue for Rose

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

GENEVA -- A Rose by any other name ... would get the same treatment in court in Kane County.

'Rink rats' pursue hockey passion all year

By Paul Johnson Special to the sun — Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

GENEVA -- There are certain sports that wind up becoming more than just a way to pass the time. They become a part of a person's DNA.

Batavia's Doolin to play volleyball at Bradley U.

By Paul Johnson Special to the sun — Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

When the volleyball season begins at Batavia this fall, rising senior Laura Doolin will already have her college decision out of the way.

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Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Registration open for canoe race