In the athletic offices at Rich South, they may always view basketball phenom Crandall Head's departure after his sophomore year as The Great Crane Robbery. However, Head is unlikely to suffer repercussions from a looming Illinois High School Association investigation into the transfer.
The idea of revenge for Super Bowl XLI was silly. But in looking for a fresh start, seeking to prove to themselves as well as everyone else that their window of opportunity is still open, the Bears succeeded in a big way.
The magic number is down to three for the Los Angeles Angels, who could have as much as three weeks to plan their postseason strategy as American League West champs.
Is it time to panic yet? Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee says no. But the state of the team after what might have been its toughest loss of the season Sunday makes one wonder. And the manager wasn't saying - anything.
INDIANAPOLIS - The Rooney family in Pittsburgh has been part of the NFL since 1933, nearly as long as the McCaskeys' involvement with the league.
CINCINNATI - Mark DeRosa's big season for the Cubs already is having a carryover effect for 2009.
A season that started poorly for Paul Konerko, including his first-ever stint on the disabled list in June, is turning into a positive one for him - and more important, for the White Sox.
Scott Dixon lost the battle but won the war - and a $1 million bonus.
It didn't take long for word of Thomas Bender's effort to spread throughout the Palos Forest Preserve.
Jimmie Johnson has momentum on his side and NASCAR history in sight. Never mind that Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards dominated the regular season; the Chase for the Championship is Johnson's time of the year, and the two-time defending Sprint Cup series champ isn't turning his title over without a fight.
SAN DIEGO - Their eyes met - the tight end under the goal posts and the quarterback who was moving up in the pocket, trying to keep the play alive.
MIAMI - Brett Favre hardly looked like the retiring type, raising his arms to signal a touchdown, then leaping and skipping to the bench, where he vaulted into the arms of two teammates.
One blown motor. One "hurt" motor. One flat tire. They added up to a really dramatic ending to the regular season at our two area asphalt ovals.
ST. LOUIS - For three years, Camilo Villegas managed to make a name for himself without winning.
Janel McCarville scored 16 points and Essence Carson had 10 to lead the New York Liberty to a 69-61 win over the Sky on Sunday in New York.
