Post-Tribune Sports | Owen Bendis didn’t play baseball at Lake Central. But his career continues. ‘Definitely different.’ By Dave Melton July 18, 2024 at 10:18 a.m. Bendis, who could rely only on himself for motivation during spring seasons, has played plenty...
College Sports | Northwestern announces Lakeside Tailgate plan for football season at its temporary stadium By Alex Hulvalchick July 18, 2024 at 7:03 a.m. $25 general admission tickets will get attendees into the tailgate area featuring a videoboard, food...
Post-Tribune Sports | Picked in MLB draft, 6-foot-11 Peyton Olejnik faces big decision. Even if Hanover Central grad can’t believe it. By Dave Melton July 16, 2024 at 10:49 a.m. Olejnik, selected in the sixth round by the Los Angeles Angels, says “it doesn’t feel...
MLB | White Sox have No. 5 pick, Cubs are No. 14 — and a local product could go early. What to know about the 2024 MLB draft. By Chicago Tribune July 14, 2024 at 1:39 p.m. The 2024 MLB draft begins Sunday, and the White Sox will select 21 new prospects...
Aurora Beacon-News Sports | Column: The time is now for Aurora Christian graduate Ethan Hampton as NIU’s quarterback. ‘Awesome ride so far.’ By Rick Armstrong July 12, 2024 at 4:42 p.m. The time might be right for Aurora Christian's Ethan Hampton at NIU.
Post-Tribune Sports | Munster graduate Denham Kozy is hitting with power. Playing ‘more careless’ may be the secret to that success. By Dave Melton July 12, 2024 at 11:25 a.m. Kozy, who is transferring from John A. Logan to Morton, leads the Lake County Corn...
Naperville Sun Sports | Former Naperville North star Alex Barger, a starter for NCAA power Indiana as a freshman, works for more By Matt Le Cren July 12, 2024 at 12:12 p.m. Barger wants to win a national title at Indiana, an eight-time champion, and then play...
College Sports | US appeals court says some NCAA athletes may qualify as employees under federal wage-and-hour laws By Maryclaire Dale July 11, 2024 at 5:31 p.m. College athletes whose efforts primarily benefit their schools may qualify as employees deserving of pay...
Aurora Beacon-News Sports | Yorkville’s Madi Reeves gets to pitch as Miami of Ohio opens Oklahoma’s groundbreaking stadium. ‘That was kind of big.’ By Rick Armstrong July 9, 2024 at 10:27 a.m. Yorkville's Madi Reeves produces standout freshman season at Miami of Ohio.
College Sports | Dan Hurley signs new contract to remain UConn men’s basketball coach through 2029-30 season By Joe Arruda July 8, 2024 at 4:42 p.m. Dan Hurley has agreed to a new six-year contract to remain the UConn men's basketball...