There’s a simple explanation for why Mason Martin is playing varsity basketball for Neuqua Valley as a sophomore. “He was the best shooter on the sophomore team last year,” coach Todd Sutton said with a chuckle. Martin hasn’t been any less effective this season. “He’s the leading 3-point shooter,” Sutton said. Indeed, while freshman phenom Cole Kelly has made the most … [Read more...] about Mason Martin has a straightforward role in his varsity debut. ‘Keep shooting.’ Neuqua Valley is happy he does.
Gene Hackman, prolific Oscar-winning actor, found dead at home at 95 years old
Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one of the industry’s most respected and honored performers, has been found dead along with his wife at their home. He was 95. Hackman was a frequent and versatile presence on screen from the 1960s until his retirement. His dozens of films … [Read more...] about Gene Hackman, prolific Oscar-winning actor, found dead at home at 95 years old
Daywatch: State rep calls on Metra to release internal investigation
Good morning, Chicago. State Rep. Kambium “Kam” Buckner called on Metra to release the findings of an internal investigation, expressing his “deep disappointment” in the rail agency’s decision to withhold the results of the work of an outside law firm. “At a time when fiscal constraints require us to scrutinize (transit) governance, operations and agency structures, this lack … [Read more...] about Daywatch: State rep calls on Metra to release internal investigation
Best pizza peels
Best pizza paddles Many pizza lovers have taken the leap to make their own pies at home. While it’s easy enough to pop the pie in the oven, retrieving your pizza is another story. To make the oven-to-table journey a seamless one, invest in a pizza peel. Pizza peels resemble large paddles with tapered edges. They slide beneath the pie to pull it from the oven without damaging … [Read more...] about Best pizza peels
Japan beats the United States 2-1 for SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer title
SAN DIEGO — Toko Koga scored early in the second half and Japan handed the United States its first loss under coach Emma Hayes with a 2-1 victory Wednesday in the SheBelieves Cup title game. The Americans had not lost since last February when they fell 2-0 to Mexico in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. The loss also snapped the U.S. team’s string of five titles in the SheBelieves Cup, … [Read more...] about Japan beats the United States 2-1 for SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer title