It's been twenty-two years since Andy Reid was last honored as the single greatest coach in a season of the National Football League. (You can almost hear the e ...

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the Commander-in-Chief Inaugural Ball and the Liberty Inaugural ...

Cavanagh swished a three-pointer from the left corner as time expired Friday night, lifting visiting St. Ignatius past No. 6 Brother Rice 62-59 in the Catholic League Blue. The Wolfpack (16-3 ...

If you had a vote for the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class and didn't list Nick Saban, please don't vote again. The greatest coach in the history of the college game was a no-brainer for this ...

This time. Eventually, linebacker Kevin Hardy and defensive end Simeon Rice will get picked. Rice's college numbers — he left as the Big Ten's career sacks leader — are good enough that he ...

Simeon Wilcher may not have shot well, but he contributed in other ways. With starting point guard Deivon Smith missing almost the entire second half due to a left shoulder injury, Wilcher was ...

Others receiving votes: 11, Simeon 6. 12, Alton 5. 13, Waukegan 3. 14, Lincoln Park 3. 15, Normal Community 2. 16, St. Ignatius 1. 17, Curie 1. 18, Edwardsville 1. 19 ...

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Derrick Rose, former Chicago Bulls point guard, played in an alumni and student basketball game at Simeon Career Academy in Chatham on Jan. 3, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago CHATHAM — ...

Simeon Wilcher may be finding his way into Rick Pitino’s doghouse. The St. John’s coach was furious with his sophomore guard for attempting a windmill dunk in the final seconds when the result ...