Silver Cross Field site for baseball dreamers
Silver Cross Field will be the site of a unique fall baseball camp. Super Independent Baseball will run a tryout camp for 88 college players from Sept. 20 to Oct. 11. The Herald News previously reported arrangements were being made to possibly hold the event in Joliet, and the plans have since been finalized.

Red Eleven make it look easy
Wednesday night's W-League game pitted a team with playoff fever against a team with the namesake "Fever." Beyond that coincidence, the teams shared few similarities. Forward Michelle O'Brien scored in the fourth minute for the only goal the Chicago Red Eleven needed in their easy 3-0 home victory over the Ft. Wayne Fever.

They're wanting to keep it cooler
In hopes of preventing future heat-related fatalities, the National Athletic Trainers' Association released new preseason training guidelines for high school athletes June 18.

Soccer team enjoys successful spring
The Downers Grove Roadrunners U8 Rattlesnakes Soccer Team participated in the Oswego Memorial Day Weekend Tournament and won its division with a 4-0 record.

Sheppard feels the major league draft
Wrigley Field was the first thing to come to Dan Sheppard's mind when he saw he was selected June 10 in major league baseball's amateur draft.

Red Eleven getting the job done
When looking at the beginning of the Red Eleven's transition to Benedictine University, one may think things have been rough in the early going.

Sometimes, your body could use a little break
Many athletes -- high school, college, even middle schoolers -- often ask the same question: How much "vacation" time off is best?

Ozzie to sign books in DG
Fans who can't get enough of the White Sox can get another dose of history at a book-signing event next week.

Kamath receives top state award
At the conclusion of the recent boys state tennis tournament, Downers Grove South senior Rahul Kamath became the second Mustang to win the prestigious Tom Pitchford Memorial Sportsmanship Award.

Take a swing at this
At the age of 51, Ben Mutz is preparing to make what he calls a George Foreman-like comeback.

Softball team enjoys strong start
The Downers Grove Demons Black under-12 softball team started off the 2009 spring season with a 6-0 record.

Montini names news volleyball coach
Montini Catholic High School recently announced that Shafeeqa Small has been named as the new girls volleyball coach.