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Bandits swept in title bid

Posted on August 19, 2018August 21, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Bandits swept in title bid
Bandits swept in title bid

Bandits swept in title bid Despite success, pro softball ignored in Chicago By Steve Metsch Sitting in the stands at the Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont on Saturday evening, I caught myself wondering a few things as I watched the Chicago Bandits play the USSSA Pride in a do-or-die game. One, why wasn’t it…

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Whatsa matta, Yu?

Posted on May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Whatsa matta, Yu?

Whatsa matta, Yu? Cubs’ big free agent struggling, needs help By Steve Metsch The big question in Chicago baseball this season isn’t if the White Sox will lose 100 games, which looks like a safe bet. It’s “whatsa matta, Yu?” As in, what’s the matter with the Cubs’ free agent darling, starting pitcher Yu Darvish….

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Wolves start Thursday, lose Friday

Posted on April 27, 2018April 28, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Wolves start Thursday, lose Friday

Wolves start Thursday, lose Friday Season ends after longest game in franchise history  By Steve Metsch In case you missed it, the Wolves season came to a sudden conclusion at 12:08 a.m. Friday. That’s when Rockford’s  Victor Ejdsell scored on a blast from the right circle, the puck beating goalie Max Lagace, finding the back…

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The only show in town

Posted on April 26, 2018April 28, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on The only show in town

The only show in town   Wolves face do-or-die game tonight vs. Rockford   By Steve Metsch   I’m not sure what’s on your agenda tonight, but if you have nothing planned, I highly suggest heading out to Rosemont.   There at the refurbished and very fan-friendly Allstate Arena, you can watch the only pro…

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Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium

Posted on April 19, 2018April 19, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium
Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium

Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium SeatGeek to take over naming rights for Toyota Park upon completion of 2018 Chicago Fire season BRIDGEVIEW, IL and NEW YORK, NY (April 19, 2018) — SeatGeek and the Village of Bridgeview today announced a partnership for the naming rights to SeatGeek Stadium, the venue currently known as Toyota…

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Super Bowl was fun, but could have been better

Posted on February 5, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Super Bowl was fun, but could have been better
Super Bowl was fun, but could have been better

Super Bowl was fun, but could have been better I’ve been watching Super Bowl games since the very first one and I’d like to say they haven’t changed, but they have. The half-time show has become a major attraction but the music just isn’t up to par for the audience. And worse is the growing…

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Super Bowl rejects AMVETs Ad urging players to stand during anthem

Posted on January 31, 2018September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Super Bowl rejects AMVETs Ad urging players to stand during anthem

Super Bowl rejects AMVETs Ad urging players to stand during anthem AMVETS follows up rejected #PleaseStand ad with PSA the NFL doesn’t want you to see. AMVETS (American Veterans) is a non-partisan, volunteer-led organization formed by World War II veterans of the United States military. It advocates for its members as well as for causes…

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Less booze at SoxFest 2018 than at CubsFest

Posted on January 31, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Less booze at SoxFest 2018 than at CubsFest

Less booze at SoxFest 2018 than at CubsFest We skipped the CubsFest this year because the Cubs went from Lovable Losers to difficult to speak with World Series ego maniacs. I hope they keep winning, cuz maybe they’ll start to get back to their lovable selves one day. In the meantime, we decided to go…

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$400,000 to remove a football field?

Posted on December 20, 2017December 20, 2017 By Steve Metsch 1 Comment on $400,000 to remove a football field?

$400,000 to remove a football field? Old turf at Argo High needs replacing, board says  By Steve Metsch It may cost Argo Community High School $400,000 just to remove the current turf on the football field, and that doesn’t include the cost of a new field. Officials said Dec. 11 that the current field, which…

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Sports: Lincoln-Way East Captures 2017 State Football Title

Posted on November 26, 2017November 26, 2017 By Steve Neuhaus No Comments on Sports: Lincoln-Way East Captures 2017 State Football Title

Griffins defeated Loyola in Class 8A Title Championship By Steve Neuhaus @stephenneuhaus November 26, 2017 Kudos to the Griffins at Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort on their championship win yesterday against Loyola (Wilmette) and also ending the season with a 14-0 record. The 23-14 win wasn’t easy for Lincoln-Way as both schools had a…

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2-25 does not add up

Posted on November 21, 2017November 21, 2017 By Steve Metsch No Comments on 2-25 does not add up
2-25 does not add up

2-25 does not add up Argo football coach resigns after three dismal seasons By Steve Metsch Todd Evans, the head coach of Argo Community High School’s varsity football team the past three seasons, will not be on the sidelines for the 2018 season. Evans, a teacher at the school, has resigned. The resignation was a…

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Will wonders never cease?

Posted on November 8, 2017November 8, 2017 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Will wonders never cease?
Will wonders never cease?

Will wonders never cease? Bears favored over Packers for the first time since 2008 By Steve Metsch Yes, folks, you read that correctly. The Bears, as of this morning, are 3-point favorites over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. That’s the first time since December 2008. The Bears were giving four points that Monday night…

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Colin Kaepernick and NFL disrespect America with protest

Posted on October 7, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Colin Kaepernick and NFL disrespect America with protest

Colin Kaepernick and NFL disrespect America with protest Colin Kaepernick and other mostly minority NFL and sports players have refused to stand in respect during the playing of the American National Anthem claiming they are protesting racism in America. But what they really are doing is nothing except promoting themselves in a selfish exploitation of…

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The disgraceful conduct of American athletes

Posted on September 27, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The disgraceful conduct of American athletes
The disgraceful conduct of American athletes

The disgraceful conduct of American athletes I don’t believe athletes who refuse to stand during the National Anthem are refusing on moral grounds. They’re selfish, unpatriotic. #NFLSOB Everyone should stand during the Pledge of Allegiance and for the National Anthem. And if they want to protest, do it someplace else. But most American athletes are…

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La Grange hosts state baseball tourney

Posted on July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 By Steve Metsch No Comments on La Grange hosts state baseball tourney
La Grange hosts state baseball tourney

La Grange hosts state baseball tourney 13-year-old Babe Ruth All-Stars start play tonight, winner crowned Sunday By Steve Metsch La Grange Babe Ruth Baseball is again hosting the Northern Illinois 13-year-olds All-Star Tournament at Sedgwick Park, 47th Street and East Avenue. Play begins today, July 20, with Evergreen Park playing Downers Grove at 5 p.m.,…

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La Grange Babe Ruth wins 16-18 state title

Posted on July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 By Steve Metsch No Comments on La Grange Babe Ruth wins 16-18 state title

La Grange Babe Ruth wins 16-18 state title All-Stars win five straight, begin regional play July 20 in Crown Point By Steve Metsch Thanks to an impressive run – winning five straight and beating one team twice in one day – the 16-18 Year-Old All-Star team from La Grange Babe Ruth Baseball is the Northern…

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Inaugural baseball tourney a huge success

Posted on May 26, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Inaugural baseball tourney a huge success

Inaugural baseball tourney a huge success The OYA Orland Park Warriors 10U travel baseball team hosted their inaugural “2017 Warriors 10 U Weekend Rumble” baseball tournament from May 3 through May 7, 2017. The tournament consisted of 10 teams from local and regional communities including Orland Park, Tinley and as far away as Cary, Illinois. While…

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Sports figures, activists warn of rising opioid crisis

Posted on May 14, 2017November 30, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sports figures, activists warn of rising opioid crisis
Sports figures, activists warn of rising opioid crisis

Sports figures, activists warn of rising opioid crisis Sports figures, community leaders and activists warned Wednesday that heroin and opioid use has reached a crisis stage in suburban Chicagoland and is rising across the country. At a forum organized by the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD), the National Football Players Fathers Association (NFPFA), Cook County…

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