Warriors make their move: Renner scores 20 in Sterling’s third straight rout

STERLING – Nicole Renner’s back was bothering her the past couple of weeks as volleyball ended and basketball began.

Bird takes flight: Mustangs junior making his share of big plays

Making a big play in a big postseason game is nothing new for Will Bird.

Comets in control against Fillies

The Newman girls basketball team used big runs in the second and third quarters Thursday to defeat Morrison 60-45 in a Sauk Valley Shootout game in Sterling.

Bumbling Bears hard on selves

LAKE FOREST – The way the Bears are struggling, Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs can understand why fans around Chicago would have their doubts.

Hendrick looking to go 1-2-3 in Chase

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – For Hendrick Motorsports, this NASCAR season might seem easy as 1-2-3.

Jayhawks rock, chalk & roll

Tyrel Reed hit four 3-pointers for 12 points and No. 1 Kansas scored 23 straight points in the first half to overwhelm Central Arkansas 94-44 Thursday night in Lawrence.

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It’s all  business for McDonough

On the Jumbotron inside the United Center, Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook was being interviewed last Sunday night moments after scoring the winning goal in overtime to beat the Sharks.