As a sophomore, St. Charles East’s Dom Munaretto was already a world champion and a state champion heading into the state meet in February at the State Farm Center in Champaign. That made his 4-2 loss to Marmion’s Nicholas Garcia in the 113-pound final for the Class 3A title all the more shocking. But as he’s always done, Munaretto looked inward after that setback. “I couldn’t … [Read more...] about World champ. State champ. St. Charles East’s Dom Munaretto still wants more. The loss? ‘I couldn’t sugarcoat it.’
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Column: Chicago Bulls are on pace for the worst defensive season in franchise history. Can it be fixed?
Back in the day, when the Chicago Bulls were a defensive menace, assistant coach Johnny Bach would draw an ace of spades on the bulletin board after big wins to signify a victim erased. The U.S. Navy veteran used the military’s “card of death” as a metaphor for his team’s take-no-prisoners approach to defense, personified by Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant … [Read more...] about Column: Chicago Bulls are on pace for the worst defensive season in franchise history. Can it be fixed?
As CTA grapples with how to address crime, altercation on Red Line train leaves passenger unsettled
The argument on the Red Line was in progress when Sheila Evans stepped into the train car. It was evening rush hour on Wednesday. The way Evans describes it, three people were involved in an altercation at one end of the train car. Evans tried to report the situation via the CTA website, and another passenger pushed the operator call button. One of the individuals involved in … [Read more...] about As CTA grapples with how to address crime, altercation on Red Line train leaves passenger unsettled
Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal win MLB Cy Young Awards after both were pitching triple crown winners
Atlanta’s Chris Sale and Detroit’s Tarik Skubal each won their first Cy Young Award on Wednesday night after the left-handers shared the MLB lead with 18 wins while leading their respective leagues in strikeouts and ERA. Sale was 18-3 and topped the National League with 225 strikeouts, while his 2.38 ERA in 29 starts was the best among all major league qualifiers in his first … [Read more...] about Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal win MLB Cy Young Awards after both were pitching triple crown winners
Chicago Cubs add Owen Caissie and Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster — but DFA Brennen Davis and Adbert Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs opted to protect two prospects Tuesday from next month’s Rule 5 draft. And in the process, the future of two former highly-touted prospects is in limbo. The Cubs added outfielder Owen Caissie and infielder Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster Tuesday and designated for assignment right-hander Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Brennen Davis to open spots. There was … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs add Owen Caissie and Benjamin Cowles to the 40-man roster — but DFA Brennen Davis and Adbert Alzolay