A nail-biter in the fourth quarter? Marian Catholic’s Zack Sharkey lives for that type of heightened drama. The senior guard doesn’t wilt in the moment or lose focus from the attention he draws from the opposing defense, either. “When the games are that close, I just think the coaches and my teammates trust me to be the guy,” Sharkey said. “I’m the one setting everybody up and … [Read more...] about With game on the line, Zack Sharkey takes over again for Marian Catholic. He’s earned it. ‘Trust me to be the guy.’
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Sophomore transfer Dereon Smothers lifts TF North past Lockport in overtime. The focus? ‘Playing my game.’
Dereon Smothers is just a sophomore, but the T.F. North guard has wisdom and composure beyond his years, which he demonstrated throughout a wild game Friday night. Smothers played as a freshman on varsity last season at Plainfield South, so he felt ready for a big role in his first year with the Meteors. “I learned last year that it’s about being strong, being more aggressive,” … [Read more...] about Sophomore transfer Dereon Smothers lifts TF North past Lockport in overtime. The focus? ‘Playing my game.’
Eddie Fisher Passes Away
Former All-Star Eddie Fisher passed away on Monday at 88. His obituary was provided by an Oklahoma funeral home. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Fisher moved to Oklahoma as a child. He attended OU before signing with the Giants in 1958. A knuckleballer, Fisher reached the majors within a year of signing his pro contract. He pitched sparingly over three seasons with San … [Read more...] about Eddie Fisher Passes Away
Michigan agrees to a multiyear extension with men’s basketball coach Dusty May during successful debut season
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan has agreed to a multiyear contract extension for Dusty May, who this season became the first basketball coach in school history to win his first 13 home games. The school announced the move on Friday, two hours before tipping off against rival Michigan State. “His commitment to this university and the success of the men’s basketball program has far … [Read more...] about Michigan agrees to a multiyear extension with men’s basketball coach Dusty May during successful debut season
Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested near Capitol on assault charge after press conference
WASHINGTON — Former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested Friday near the U.S. Capitol on a charge that he assaulted a woman protesting a gathering attended by Tarrio and others who received presidential pardons for crimes stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, riot in the nation’s capital. Capitol police said officers saw Tarrio strike the protester’s cellphone and … [Read more...] about Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested near Capitol on assault charge after press conference