CHAMPAIGN — When their family moved back to Lemont after living for four years in Minnesota, brothers Judah and Justus Heeg went in different directions. Judah, a junior, enrolled at Lemont. Justus, a freshman, chose to attend Providence. Both ended their wrestling seasons in the same place, however. On top of the podium as state champions. “It’s pretty special,” Justus said. … [Read more...] about Judah Heeg wrestles for Lemont. His brother, Justus, wrestles for Providence. Both win state titles. ‘Pretty special.’
Chicago Sky trade the No. 3 draft pick to the Washington Mystics for guard Ariel Atkins
The Chicago Sky traded out of the draft lottery Sunday night to acquire veteran guard Ariel Atkins in a blockbuster trade with the Washington Mystics. The Sky announced they sent their No. 3 pick in the 2025 draft — along with a first-round pick swap and a second-round pick in 2027 — to the Mystics to acquire Atkins. The guard will join a newly remodeled backcourt that includes … [Read more...] about Chicago Sky trade the No. 3 draft pick to the Washington Mystics for guard Ariel Atkins
Chicago Cubs prospect Cade Horton is back on mound, and Colin Rea is bringing versatility to the pitching staff
MESA, Ariz. — For the first time in more than nine months, Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton faced batters. During live batting practice on the backfields of the Cubs’ complex Sunday morning, Horton had just two goals against the four hitters he faced: attack them and “get my groove back on.” “I feel like I accomplished that,” Horton said, “and so I’m happy with what … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs prospect Cade Horton is back on mound, and Colin Rea is bringing versatility to the pitching staff
But there he was early Saturday evening, trying to reflect on a sixth straight loss for the Bulls, as well as his own present and future. “It was kind of like, ‘OK, what happens with me?’ “ Vucevic said. “The front office picked a direction, and now at this point of the season we have what we have. I was a little out of my rhythm, but I feel like I’ve found a few things the … [Read more...] about
Bulls Notes: White, Ball, Vucevic
With Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan both now in Sacramento, Bulls guard Coby White has become the fulcrum of Chicago’s offensive attack, writes Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune. Poe wonders if he’s ready for that spotlight. “This is the growth that he’s got to do if he wants to become the kind of player I know he wants to be,” head coach Billy Donovan said. “He’s getting a full … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: White, Ball, Vucevic