Kyle Whittingham, the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, is facing serious allegations from former players at the University of Utah, where he previously coached. Six players claim they were pressured to return from injuries before they had adequately healed. Defensive end Van Fillinger, along with five other former players, spoke to Jason Batacao of […]
Catching Up on the Week’s Events The end of August is upon us. Football returned with a bang, holding 22 FCS games last night. Some had breathtaking moments. Our weekend includes Bill Belichick’s visit to Dublin, NASCAR hitting Daytona, and the Sox-Yanks series in the Bronx. Yes, the Fever plays tonight and tomorrow we fully […]
Repeating the same action and expecting a different result is often thought of as irrational. Rory McIlroy encountered this on Friday at the Tour Championship. Starting the third hole at 2-under, McIlroy faced trouble. He aimed to chip uphill to the green from about 15 yards out, but his chip lacked power. His ball struck […]
Xavier Pratt made a significant impact on Homewood-Flossmoor’s football team by scoring a pivotal touchdown that revitalized the team’s offense after a slow start. Pratt, a junior receiver and tight end, also executed the long snap for the extra point, showcasing his versatility. Although the role of a long snapper is often overlooked, it is […]
A Rocky Path to Quarterback Simon Hayes has made an impressive journey to become Naperville Central’s starting quarterback. His route was anything but straightforward. As a freshman, he was just a backup on the B team and didn’t start as a sophomore either. Last season he played as a receiver for the junior varsity team […]
In Alberta, Canada, biological female golfers are facing new competition. Since a 2025 ruling, transgender golfers have become prominent in women’s golf competitions in the province. Transgender Golfers Making Headlines Trans golfers Veronica Ivy and Rachel Elser have claimed five individual women’s golf championships this summer. Ivy, known for her past success in women’s cycling […]
Mount Carmel’s Nathan Samuels felt embarrassed by the early struggles in their game against St. Joseph Regional of New Jersey, broadcast nationally by ESPN. The team had given up two touchdowns on special teams and a safety. Determined to change the narrative, senior running back Samuels executed a vital fake punt play. “The sideline was […]
The Cincinnati Reds celebrated a 10-8 victory over the Chicago Cubs, with the Cubs facing troubles in their bullpen during the game’s late innings. A significant postgame discussion focused on home plate umpire Bill Miller’s 0-for-8 record with challenges on the automated ball-strike system (ABS), as all eight challenged calls were overturned. The Cubs succeeded […]
Highland senior defensive end Jace Harris made significant plays during the first series of the game against Whiting. His tackle for a loss and quarterback pressure set the tone for the Trojans. Harris, who also contributes on the offensive line, expressed pride in his team’s effort. “I feel like I was doing really well getting […]
Crete-Monee senior Dominic Jackson is dedicated to his team’s success. When coach John Konecki calls out “steamroller,” Jackson knows it’s his time to shine. This formation means he will handle the ball in short-yardage situations. Standing 5-foot-11 and weighing 250 pounds, Jackson is a force on the field. “I enjoy running the ball because I […]