Post 57 eyeing title
When winning becomes the norm, often it's the losses that stay in the mind. Heading into this weekend's Plainfield Tournament, the Elgin Post 57 baseball team is playing at an .895 clip but the disappointment of losing in the championship game of last Sunday's Champaign Tournament against Moline has stayed with the team.
STCN tabs new boys, girls volleyball coaches
The St. Charles North volleyball programs have undergone a face-lift
this summer, with new coaches for the boys and girls squads. Both new
bosses are excited, passionate and highly motivated to make the best of
their new endeavors. Todd Weimer steps in on the boys bench to replace Guy Lum, who left after one season at North.
Cubs slugger playing in Kane County
A turning point in this bizarre Cubs season could come tonight in
Geneva, some 48 miles away from Wrigley Field. Third baseman Aramis
Ramirez, recovering from a dislocated left shoulder, is expected to
begin a three-game rehab assignment with the Peoria Chiefs.
Cubs' Ramirez slated to play at Elfstrom
Fans attending today's game at Elfstrom Stadium will be getting an
action-packed evening of family friendly entertainment -- now with an
added twist, courtesy of the Cubs.
Career night for D-Lee as Cubs blitz Brewers 9-5
Benched leadoff hitter Alfonso Soriano had the best seat in the house for Derrek Lee's monster game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night as Lee drove in a career-high seven runs with a grand slam and three-run homer in the Cubs' 9-5 victory.
Bulls staring at task of replacing Gordon's 20 ppg John Jackson: Whether you consider Ben Gordon's departure from the Bulls unfortunate or necessary -- or a combination of the two -- nearly everyone can agree on at least this much: Replacing Gordon's 20 points a game will be a challenge during the upcoming season. Sure, Gordon was one-dimensional and no better than mediocre at any aspect of the game other than scoring.
No regrets for Havlat, Khabibulin, now former Hawks
Martin Havlat and Nikolai Khabibulin had voiced their desire to remain with the Blackhawks. However, general manager Dale Tallon didn't retain either when the NHL's free-agent signing period opened, and both stars were quick to express satisfaction with their new teams Thursday.
Fourth of July spectacle: Manny's return to Dodgers
Manny Ramirez will be back in big leagues on Friday night after a
50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy. His return
should be nothing short of a spectacle.
Shaq Show: O'Neal wants a ring for the King
Shaquille O'Neal and his oversized persona debuted in Cleveland on
Thursday with a stated goal for next season. His friend LeBron James
craves a championship, and O'Neal is here to serve. "My motto is very
simple," O'Neal said. " 'Win a Ring for the King.' "
WIMBLEDON, England -- Richard Williams refuses to watch his daughters Venus and Serena play each other. Says he simply can't bear to see it, no matter the setting, no matter the stage.
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