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Cubs’ World Series win spurs baby boom; meaning of fandom
Some Cubs fans cried like babies in November when they finally saw their team win a World Series title.
Lillibridge hopes for another ‘wow’ moment with Chicago Steel
GENEVA – For Chicago Steel defenseman and Geneva native Graham Lillibridge, it was all about staying positive that night in May.
Construction underway on the new home of Aurora University athletics
AURORA – Those who love the summer don’t want to see it end, but softball players and soccer and lacrosse athletes at Aurora University are …
Welcoming wetter weather for a change
I found myself retreating to my large water jug in between just about every inning on July 23 at North Central College in order to stay hydr…
Quill the Umpire: Baseball proves it's a small world after all
One thing I’ve learned as an umpire and sports writer is that it really is a small world.As we finis…
Touching all the bases
GENEVA – The Marklund organization provides living spaces, education and care to people with special needs. On July 13, Batavia Youth Baseba…
Sports neighbors: Geneva's Jesse Freidel hauls in monster catfish
Batavia Youth Baseball team wins championshipThe 10U Batavia Youth Baseball White Sox team won the c…
Quill the Umpire: Whiffle ball "alum" gives new meaning to the word hero
Israel Del Toro only played once in the Walker Wiffleball League (WWL), but he actually never swung the bat or pitched or fielded the ball. …
Sports briefs: Marmion-Rosary varsity cheerleading to host youth clinic
Marmion-Rosary varsity cheerleading squad to host clinicAURORA – The Marmion-Rosary varsity cheerlea…
Geneva's Hannah Davison, Batavia's Emily Hess suit up for Red Stars Reserves soccer
OAK BROOK – Abbie Boswell and Lexi Pelafas played on the same club soccer team growing up and played against each other in high school and c…
Seeing the game in a whole new way with glasses
I’m sure it’s become apparent for those who read my column that I love comedies. It’s not just the well-known classic movies that I pepper i…
