Northwestern visits Michigan on Saturday, and both teams likely need a win to maintain their chances of becoming bowl-eligible. The defending national champion Wolverines, who are 5-5 under first-year coach Sherrone Moore, will be heavy underdogs next week on the road against rival and second-ranked Ohio State. If the Wildcats (4-6) pull off an upset at the Big House and close … [Read more...] about Michigan hosts Northwestern with both teams looking to maintain their bowl chances
Surprise! It’s No. 5 Indiana — not Michigan — that’s facing No. 2 Ohio State with postseason chances on the line
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Looking at Ohio State’s schedule at the start of the season, the game against Indiana in late November didn’t stand out. The Hoosiers haven’t been a contender in the Big Ten for decades and were terrible last year, so it was logical to think about this game as a throwaway, one that wouldn’t require a lot of heavy lifting for the Buckeyes as they schemed for … [Read more...] about Surprise! It’s No. 5 Indiana — not Michigan — that’s facing No. 2 Ohio State with postseason chances on the line
Zach LaVine strives for success through selflessness with the Chicago Bulls: ‘I’m being true to myself’
This could have been the season for Zach LaVine to be selfish. His former co-star, DeMar DeRozan, is gone. The bottom fell out of the defense with the departure of Alex Caruso. The best way to build up his trade value is to stockpile stat sheets to convince other teams of his viability on a contender. And in a Chicago Bulls season already written off as a must-lose for better … [Read more...] about Zach LaVine strives for success through selflessness with the Chicago Bulls: ‘I’m being true to myself’
Fourth-and-3. Game on the line. How Chicago Bears rookie Rome Odunze made a ‘Vegas’ gamble pay off.
Thomas Brown didn’t hesitate. Fourth-and-3, a minute remaining, game on the line. The Chicago Bears trailed the Green Bay Packers 20-19 on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. And in his first game calling plays, Brown dialed up a little number called “Vegas,” an ultra-aggressive, big-moment play that expressed ultimate trust in the players he had on the field. Brown’s call came … [Read more...] about Fourth-and-3. Game on the line. How Chicago Bears rookie Rome Odunze made a ‘Vegas’ gamble pay off.
Introducing the 2024 Naperville Sun Girls Volleyball All-Area Team
Benet’s Aniya Warren headlines the group, which includes six of her teammates. FIRST TEAM Audrey Asleson, Benet, senior, setter: Had 596 assists, 143 digs, 116 kills, 59 blocks and 36 aces for Class 4A state runner-up. All-conference. Committed to Colorado. Brooklynne Brass, Benet, junior, outside hitter: Had 184 kills, 109 digs and 31 blocks in 28 matches for Class 4A state … [Read more...] about Introducing the 2024 Naperville Sun Girls Volleyball All-Area Team