sports
Swimmer Anna Johannes hopes for Paralympic gold
By 10 a.m., Anna Johannes has crossed more off of her daily to-do list than most strive to accomplish in a week. As a swimmer with her eyes set on the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, every moment of her day counts as she balances …
Ed Farmer, voice of the Chicago White Sox, opens up about the kidney transplant that saved his life
Ed Farmer has been a voice of the Chicago White Sox for more than two decades now. He's currently sharing the radio booth for a 12th season with Darrin Jackson, also a former Major League ball player. Roaring into the 2012 season on the way …
Vintage roller derby dame reminisces about her life on the banked track
On March 31, 90-year-old Chicagoan Madelyn DeVincent was reacquainted with her old love. This retired nurse didn't reencounter an old high school crush or dote on out-of-town grandkids. Rather, DeVincent, a former skater, came to the UIC Pavilion to enjoy a night of her old …
Nutrition tips to boost energy in young athletes
More than seven million boys and girls across the country will participate in organized sports this year, and unfortunately, injuries are a part of every season. The mistake athletes, parents and coaches often make is overlooking proper nutrition as a sports injury prevention measure. A …
Lewis women’s basketball looks to stay hot against USF
Lewis women’s basketball has had much success (30-6) against St. Francis and the Flyers are hoping that trend continues when they take on the Fighting Saints Wednesday (Dec. 7) night in Romeoville, Ill.
Your golf game: Getting rid of fat and thinned shots
Many golfers are plagued by fat and thin shots. There is probably not a more frustrating feeling than to get 130 yards from the green, and then cover the sod over the ball or skull one over the green. These two shots are cousins because …
Looking for a course? Golf guide is online
For the last 87 springs, there was one sure thing in the area golf scene. With next to no fanfare, Babe Ahern’s Evergreen Country Club would be open for business. Not this year. Ahern died Dec. 12, only a few weeks after selling the 95-acre …