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Cubs, White Sox have work to do
With high school sports on summer hiatus, I'd like to take a closer look at Chicago's Major League Baseball teams.
Oak Park triple threat makes Team USA
By her own admission, Alana Dyhrkopp was never much of an athlete growing up.
Workin' and learnin' with the Pistol Shrimp
Whether it's the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Traverse City Beach Bums, Brooklyn Slices, or Montgomery Biscuits, professional minor league baseball is littered with colorful, fun mascot names.
Grace Lutheran track excels at state
As a former standout runner at Oak Park and River Forest High School and then All-American at the University of Illinois, all Rich Brooks ever really knew was success.
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Pythons win Oak Park T-Ball title
After finishing the regular season with an impressive 12-2-2 record, the Pythons played even better in the postseason by winning five games in a row to claim the Oak Park Girls T-Ball championship.
Everybody loves Raymond
Above all other job requirements, an umpire must be fair. Raymond Rigitano, who has been working youth baseball games in Oak Park the last 40 years, established credibility early in his career.
Showtime at the RB Shootout
There's an excellent chance Fenwick's Bryce Hopkins and OPRF upperclassmen Isaiah Barnes, Justin Cross and Josh Smith will play college basketball at Division I programs.
Kent finds her crew at Stanford
When Maria Kent was a freshman in high school, she decided to pursue a second sport in addition to playing basketball.
Friars, Huskies ready for RB Summer Shootout
The last time Fenwick and OPRF squared off in a high school boys basketball game was at the Chicago Elite Classic in December 2018.
OPRF softball builds success via talent pipeline
Having a steady flow of incoming players with ability and experience is essential for any high school team's sustained success. It's akin to a Major League Baseball team continually reaping the...
Hoerster, Huskies inspire each other
With the conclusion of the IHSA Class 3A and 4A baseball and softball state tournaments this past weekend, the 2018-2019 high school sports year has come to an end.
Monte named new Fenwick boys hockey coach
Fenwick High School has hired hockey veteran Anthony Monte as the head varsity coach of its boys' ice hockey team
Brad Spencer
OPRF baseball to take ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
OPRF baseball coach Chris Ledbetter will have his entire baseball program taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge this Sunday, Aug. 24th at 4 p.m. on the varsity baseball field at OPRF. He's also asking...
You can go home again
We all can. You can. I can. LeBron James can. We all can go home again. A lot has been made about the man's decision to return to Cleveland, the place he left for the glitz and glamour of Miami and...
Here's to rediscovering the Cubs
All I hear these days is that it's hard to be a Cubs fan. The reality is that it's never been easy, and no one said it would be. But, right now, there's no question it's downright excruciating.
The ultimate memorial
Down in Central Illinois a heartwarming, inspirational and infectious phenomena is taking place in honor of a young man who died tragically.
Youth sports
Eagles 12U team dominates Downers Grove tourney
The 12U Oak Park Eagles A team went 4-0 to win the Downers Grove Longshots Memorial Day Weekend Invitational, May 27-28. This Eagles squad won the 11U tournament last year.
OPRF boasts National PE Teacher of the Year
Linda Carlson, 45, has taught physical education at Oak Park and River Forest High School for more than two decades.
Legacy Flag Football League enjoys another banner season
It's fourth down and goal to go with a just a few precious seconds remaining on the clock. The quarterback approaches the line of scrimmage and astutely looks over the secondary's coverage. Down,...
Chicago Edge Soccer in midst of another stellar season
The Chicago Edge Soccer Club is kicking into high gear this spring and summer with a variety of opportunities for soccer players of all levels.
Sports columnists
Tips for new running routine
It's easy to get sucked into discussions of snug waistbands, regrets over holiday treats and new resolutions to lose weight and (re)gain fitness around this time of year. Peppy ads for gyms, fitness...
Hooked on running
I saw in Runner's World the other day that 101-year-old Julia Hawkins recently set a world record for the 100-yard dash with a time of 39.62 seconds at this year's National Senior Olympic Games....
Those things that are best
I'd like to begin this latest edition of "Tate's Take" by congratulating the Oak Park and River Forest High School softball team on winning back-to-back Class 4A state championships.
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Foster fulfills dream with Blackhawks
March 29, 2018 will be a day Scott Foster never forgets. After turning in a typical work day as an accountant at Golub Capital, the 36-year-old Oak Park resident spent his evening improbably making his NHL debut as an emergency goalie for the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center.
Malnati enjoying Ramblers' run
Basketball fans around the area know that, prior to becoming the boys head basketball coach at Fenwick High School, Rick Malnati excelled as the head coach at his high school alma mater, New Trier.
Good Life Race all set for Sunday
With the World Champion Chicago Cubs off to a slow start this season and the Chicago Blackhawks on the brink of elimination in the NHL playoffs, perhaps this is a good time to call a timeout for your frazzled remote control.
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