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Friday, November 20, 2009
Worth the wait for BC
It took awhile to get started, but when all was said and done, Burlington Central came away with a 60-46 win over Lisle on Thursday in pool play at the Rockets' own Thanksgiving Tournament.
Briefs: Meier shoots Cogs to blowout win
Genoa-Kingston's Molly Meier showed off her considerable range, draining five 3-pointers to lead the Cogs to a 58-37 win over Rockford East at the Harvard Tournament on Thursday night.
Silent Bears ready to put up
It's time to put up, so the Bears are going to shut up when it comes to the NBC pregame show Sunday night. That's the message coach Lovie Smith delivered.
3 strikes and you're out: Time to get it right at ND
Neil Hayes: Let's not overcomplicate a process that already should have begun at Notre Dame. If Jack Swarbrick decides Brian Kelly is his top candidate, he should make the Cincinnati coach an offer. Notre Dame's athletic director should give him an exclusive, 48-hour negotiating window after which any potential deal will be withdrawn.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Turning the page
Judson athletes earn CCAC accolades
Golden Eagles roll to blowout tourney victory
Sabres storm past Chargers
Larkin humbled in opening game under Lott
Hinkle nets Hall of Fame recognition
Boys basketball
SUN-TIMES EXCLUSIVE Bears put NBC on mute
Passive Rose has to get aggressive
And away they go: Trip presents stiff test
Homecoming for Wisconsin QB
Daley reappoints nephew to sports agency
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Rockets come out firing
Sterricker leads ECC to victory at home
Schlueter out at Jacobs
Hey, Bears, running is passé
Illini's Paul keeps up good work
Only one direction for Weis: 'Full speed ahead'
SPORTS WIRE: Kansas City's Greinke captures AL Cy Young
Steelers fan: Bears fan poisoned me
Why no miniature golf on Golf Channel?
Scroggins to set Champs target
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Pushing the tempo
Maisto, Colby back for Central
Heine, Hampshire look for continued success
Expectations high for experienced Eagles
Westminster aiming high
Briefs: Jacobs wins season opener
Harris: Bears have no room for error
A lot not right with writers' vote
Frosh stars Paul, Richardson take charge
How ya like Wie now?
Road trip challenge to Hawks
SPORTS WIRE: Warriors deal Jackson to Bobcats
Monday, November 16, 2009
Elgin has strength in numbers
Green Wave prepares to reload
Hackbarth, Bell return to guide STC North
Hawks' comeback win makes it 7 straight at home
Experienced Saints look to take next step
Depth, talent appear to be assets for Genoa-Kingston
Johnson, Lowery bolstering Red Raiders attack this year
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Six turnovers doom SC North in lopsided loss
North Stars can learn some lessons from loss
Rockets, Whips earn BNC honors
Eagles' run of CCAC titles ends
Smith spurs SC East to sectional crown
Storm plans on picking up pace
Positive vibe emanating at Streamwood
New leader, new style for Royals
Gulczynski back to guide solid Hawks roster
Lovie needs to lose patience with offense
On balance, a good win for Bulls
Just 1 more pitt fall for Irish
Grabavoy PKs Fire out of playoffs
Penalty-killers doing the job Allowing fewer power plays key to Blackhawks ranking No. 1 in NHL
DESTINATION: NOT DETROIT
Illinois' dreams dry up; Zook left looking all wet
SPORTS WIRE: Tiger up Down Under, wins Aussie Masters
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Blackhawks take advantage of home ice while they can
Kafka leads Wildcats over Illinois 21-16
Bears can't figure out what's going wrong
Irish have plenty to fix, starting with red-zone woes
Illini's Brandon Paul breaks record with 22 points
Friday, November 13, 2009
Bears' season sets in West
Making a big impact
Judson back in familiar spot -- CCAC title match
St. Charles North at Glenbard West
Miller gets sports hall of fame nod
Wannstedt knows what Weis is going through
Kane, Byfuglien going for some rings tonight
Bulls veterans Salmons, Hinrich struggling
Close call
SPORTS WIRE: Scott fired, GM to coach Hornets
Regret turns into heart-felt relief
Thursday, November 12, 2009
ECC falls short
SCN spinning records during playoff run
Second-half surge lifts Judson to CCAC finals
Stakes climb for Smith
Bulls' end game is plain offensive
Extra time, as usual
Illini like Richardson's intensity
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Hampshire heading for FVC in 2011-12
Partyka headed for Bradley
South Elgin's Wierschke rolls 632 series in win
Dye has been cast
'We can destroy their guys up front'—49ers' Davis
If the truth hurts, Irish prefer silence
Bulls go from ecstasy to agony
Bolland shelved by back surgery shelves Bolland
SPORTS WIRE: Wade's 41 help Heat soar to 6-1
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Off and running
Furlan wins final week of You Pick 'Em contest
Four Saints named to All-UEC volleyball squad
Hampshire to join FVC
Contrite Harris vows to atone for ejection
Hoops preview: Can Big Ten make Final Four?
A triumphant return
Del Negro praises Luol Deng's three 'D'
Figgins out of Sox' range
SPORTS WIRE: Iverson reportedly mulling retirement
Monday, November 9, 2009
Klein, Wiechmann shine at CCIW meet
Hard work gives Noah a real shot
Sunday, November 8, 2009
North Stars playoff march a long time coming
Overmatched SC East exits postseason
DC's Manfrin finishes 6th downstate
ECC women's postseason ride comes to an end
Brunt work: O-line blamed
Defense-led Wildcats hand Hawkeyes first loss
Bulls don rally caps again
Bowman, Hawks should be united in seeking center
Golden against Gophers
More Navy blues
FIRE 2, REVOLUTION 0: Conference final next thanks to Blanco goal
NFL back to L.A.? No, thank you
Bears are who they are—a mediocre team
Saturday, November 7, 2009
North Stars hang on, advance to quarters
Blackhawks come up short in a Colorado shootout
Perfect situation for Wildcats
Williams' Sox remake begins with Teahen
Friday, November 6, 2009
St. Charles East hangs on to beat York
Big receivers delivering for North Stars
Red Raiders unable to solve Trojans in title match
ECC women pull in hard-fought win
Eagles ready to employ new strategy
Host of players expected to contribute for Judson
Gridiron preview
Riddle me this: Who is Cutler?
With Teahen aboard, will Beckham move to 2nd?
Hawks flunk history
'D' Bulls top LeBron
SPORTS WIRE: Harden, Pods among free agents
Thursday, November 5, 2009
D-C's Manfrin running for redemption
Area runners look for strong finish
Saints, Red Raiders eye sectional titles
Turner sticks to the plan; won't scale back offense
A title for Joe G.
Jacobs Junior Eagles tryouts announced
Clausen toughs it out after toe injury setback
Healthy start, happy Deng
SPORTS WIRE: Dodgers pitcher accidentally shot
Air Jordan shoe flap costs UCF Adidas deal
Lilly optimistic after surgery on shoulder
Analyst Ozzie: 100 days to spring training
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
South Elgin goes out in a winning way
Saints overwhelm Stars, head to sectional final
St. Ed's Duffy named SCC Gold Defensive MVP
Will the real 'D' stand up?
Bulls gut out a win
Clausen's choice clouds ND future
It's Pedro's party; we're all invited
Illini have hope for Hawthorne
Illini's Hawthorne eager to play both ways
SPORTS WIRE: 3 softball players found dead
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Saints, Stars renew rivalry in sectional semis
Return to playoffs likely for Storm, Wave
Elgin Sports Hall of Fame continues to grow
Biancalana nips Gilboy to win You Pick 'Em contest
Larkin's Williams, Schue return to All-UEC team
Bears dread the red zone
Back off the Cliff
Rusty Rose trying to get groove back
Hawks optimistic Toews' injury still day-to-day
SPORTS WIRE: Harangody tops preseason list
Monday, November 2, 2009
Local talent, added size boost Spartans' hopes
Former St. Edward stars Childers, Leyden excelling
Fire gives Revs a head start
Cutler takes hits - on field and verbally; Payton honored
Eager-ly awaited news: 'Close to 100 percent'
More like a Brownout
Experience an asset for ECC women's hoops squad
Sunday, November 1, 2009
North Stars exact revenge against Storm
Storm captures first regional championship
Green Wave still searching for first playoff win
St. Charles East bows out in opener
Bears look lackluster in 30-6 win over Browns
Chargers' Manfrin, Prom run way to State Finals
SCN rallies past Bartlett to win regional crown
Sycamore puts away Hampshire
Volleyball roundup: Westminster falls
Roundup: Hampshire's Plichta to XC state finals
Huskies zip past Akron in second half
Bears give Vasher a try in game vs. Browns
Hawthorne's chase and tackle gives boost to Illini
Goalie mask turns 50
Game film vs. Celts gets thumbs down
SPORTS WIRE: West returns, Cavs tip Bobcats:
>Don't waste Sundays on NFL
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Huntley bows out of Class 6A state playoffs
Larkin run ends in sectional finals
Ricketts outline game plan for owning Cubs
'We'll win World Series'
From rousing to routed
Bowl fates on line for Wildcats, Lions
Sharp's dagger gets it done
A-Rod whiff total mounts; no boos yet
Friday, October 30, 2009
South Elgin's Kumerow catching on
Experienced North defense a handful
Hawks, North Stars advance; Wave's Ayello ties state mark
Maroons, Storm to clash for regional title
Burlington Central upset; Hampshire moves to finals
Football capsules
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Four-year journey
Tireless Stephens fondly recalls guiding Maroons
Irvin proud to still call Elgin home
History-making Huntley back in playoffs
Wehrses have come a long way for Whips
4A champion Saints ready to defend title
Positive vibes flowing through Big Ten hoops country
5 keys to Bulls' success
Lovie on guard over lineup
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Growing up quickly
Westminster falls short of sectional title
SC North's season ends with overtime loss
ESHOF inductee Coyle shares credit for success
D300 removes Dzialo as Jacobs coach
WC ready for postseason
Hampshire considers move to Fox Valley
JU women's soccer posts ninth shutout
Four ways to fix the season: Salvage job starts here, now
World Series champion is ...
Alamodome away from home for ND
Agassi admits using crystal meth in 1997
Bringing the Negro Leagues to life
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Something has to give
Tough schedule doesn't slow Storm
Player of the Week Ron Laramie
Finals in sight for Westminster
Fisher's induction adds to family legacy
Nichols repeats as Pick 'Em winner with perfect week
Saints claim third straight UEC volleyball crown
Talking about practice
Huet getting on a roll
Captain Kirk again
Notebook: Illinois, NU, ND, nation
Cubs look safe at home
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL | EAGLES 27, REDSKINS 17: Play-calling shuffle doesn't help Redskins
SPORTS WIRE: Barkley wants to become GM, but on his terms
Monday, October 26, 2009
Salem lights it up for Redbirds
Perkins enters Elgin Sports Hall of Fame
Local notes
Local schedule
Bears humiliated by Benson, Bengals
Deng ready for next step
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Area teams ready for more football
Saints secure outright UEC title
D-C's Manfrin rolls to individual title
Warriors advance to sectional final
Bartlett comes up short in regional final
SCN rallies to capture regional plaque
Central's Gannon wins regional championship
Joy, heartbreak strike in Elgin during Week 9
Area briefs: Judson wins 8th straight match
Tillman on covering Chad and being a dad
NU's record comeback defeats Indiana
Shout-out for shutout
Saturday, October 24, 2009
St. Edward clinches playoff berth
Storm puts major dent in Royals' playoff hopes
Maroons dominated in loss to Wildcats
Trojans dominate Chargers
Hawks falter late in UEC defeat
Hampshire finishes strong
Rockets end on a down note
Red Raiders keep playoff hopes alive
Sabres fall in finale
Point is, tall guys take over for Bulls
ND needs to stop losing streak to BC
Center of ascension
'Healthy' Tommie Harris out for Bengals game
Friday, October 23, 2009
Larkin edges rival Elgin for regional title
Bumbales named Elgin girls coach
BC fends off St. Edward
Royals face must win vs. Storm
High School football preview
North-East football game on for Saturday
Hampshire dispatches South Elgin; Huntley wins
Schabert back on familiar turf
Don't panic about Bears' running game
Rose may take court against Wizards
Reeling continues after tough hit on Toews
Thursday, October 22, 2009
OT goal sends Elgin to title match
Bartlett’s Schneider sets pace
Ex-Dundee hoops star Blanken dies at 89
D-C, Manfrin eyeing lofty postseason goals
Area roundup: Larkin graduate Tyton nets CCAC defensive award
Cedric Benson claims Bears tried to blackball him
Cubs land a heavy hitter in Jaramillo
Vancouver rallies to beat Hawks 3-2
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