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The greatest high school basketball teams of all time (non-prep school)
Trying to select 20 of the greatest high school basketball teams in the history of the sport can be brutal. Sure, it's subjective in many ways, but we feel this is a pretty good list. But, hoops fans won't find the likes of Oak Hill Academy or Monteverde, or their ilk here. Those prep schools that welcome talent from all over the country are in a different world. So, high school basketball fans, get ready to agree — and certainly disagree — with what we have here. Enjoy.20. 1996-97 Manual (31-1), Peoria, Ill (1 of 20)A special team that capped one of...
After getting a late start, Lincoln-Way West’s Josh Veldman commits to Northwestern. ‘It escalated into a passion.’
Lincoln-Way West’s Josh Veldman wasn’t too into sports as a young kid. After playing baseball in first and second grade, he gave that up and did not compete on any teams until seventh grade. That’s when Veldman decided to give football a shot. It was the sport that stuck. “Some friends got me interested in it and kind of talked me into trying football,” Veldman said. “Then it escalated into a ...
Former Gov. Patt Quinn proposes referendum on use of taxpayer money to fund Chicago sports stadiums
The Chicago White Sox are looking to build a new stadium, possibly in the South Loop. The Chicago Bears would also like an upgrade to Soldier Field, with discussions underway about a new lakefront stadium.
Breezy, mild day ahead in Chicago for White Sox Opening Day
CHICAGO (CBS)-- A breezy and milder day is ahead for White Sox Opening Day! Temperatures rebound to the 50s Thursday. Shower chances increase after 9 p.m. on Friday with a low storm potential. Rain clears up before daybreak on Saturday. A warm start to the weekend with Saturday's highs in the 60s.Cooler again on Easter Sunday with highs in the 50s.
Chicago Muslim women athletics group works to empower women in sports
For most of the women in the Chitown Muslim Athletics group, as kids they had to give up gloves, cleats and hockey sticks because of their faith. As adults, they're empowering each other to get back in the game.
NASCAR Hall of Fame & NASCAR Unveil Chicago Street Race Exhibit
Today, the NASCAR Hall of Fame and NASCAR unveiled a new exhibit recognizing the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series street race as part of the inaugural Chicago Street Race Weekend in 2023. Shane van Gisbergen, 2023 Grant Park 220 champion, Julie Giese, Chicago Street Race President, and Winston Kelley, NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director, cut the ribbon to officially open the exhibit to the public.
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