ATHLETES

Jan 06 2026SPORTS

Winter Sports Stars Shine Bright in South Shore

The winter sports season is heating up in South Shore, with athletes from various high schools making their mark. The focus is on the standout performers in boys and girls basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, indoor track, and swimming/diving. These athletes are pushing their limits as they ai

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Washington's Big Debate: Parental Rights and Sports

In Washington state, two big issues are making waves. One is about parents' rights in schools. The other is about transgender athletes in girls' sports. Both topics have people talking and taking sides. A group called Let's Go Washington gathered a lot of signatures to push these issues forward. Th

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Jan 04 2026SPORTS

Amanda Serrano Shows Her Might in Puerto Rico

Amanda Serrano proved she's still a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world. She kept her WBA and WBO featherweight titles by beating Reina Tellez in a 10-round fight. The scores were close, but Serrano was clearly the better boxer. She showed her skill and experience from the very start. Tell

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Dec 31 2025SPORTS

Local Sports Stars Shine Bright in 2025

In 2025, McHenry County sports fans had plenty to cheer about. Quinn Priester, a local baseball star, made waves in the MLB. After being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers, he had an incredible season. His strong performances helped the team win their division. It was a big deal because he grew up root

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Dec 22 2025SPORTS

Vermont's Winter Sports Stars: Who's Making Waves?

Vermont's high school sports scene is buzzing with talent this winter. Fans are getting a say in who shines brightest, with voting open for the top girls' athlete of the week. This isn't just any vote; it's a chance for the public to cheer on their favorites and maybe even discover new ones. Voting

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

YouTube Star vs. Boxing Legend: What's the Deal?

A few years back, Anthony Joshua was on top of the boxing world, while Jake Paul was just starting out. Fast forward to now, and they're about to face each other in a big fight. It's happening in Miami on Friday night, with eight rounds of three minutes each. The fight is being shown on Netflix, whi

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Dec 17 2025SPORTS

Tim Tszyu's Big Night: Can He Bounce Back?

In Sydney, a big fight is happening tonight. Tim Tszyu is stepping into the ring. He's had a tough time lately. In his last four fights, he lost three times. His opponent is Anthony Velazquez. Velazquez is undefeated. He's from the US. This is his first fight outside his home country. Tszyu is

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Dec 15 2025SPORTS

Local High School Athletes Shine in Recent Games

In the world of high school sports, some standout players have been making waves. Let's take a look at some of the top performers from the past week. First up, we have Liam Bowers, a senior kicker from Cardinal Mooney Catholic. He had an impressive week on the football field, making all his extra-p

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Boosting Fencers' Ankle Strength: A Tailored Approach

Fencers often face chronic ankle instability (CAI), a condition that can hinder performance and lead to injuries. A recent study explored how personalized strength training could help. The study involved 21 fencers with CAI, split into three groups: a control group, a group doing standard strength t

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Dec 14 2025SPORTS

Indoor vs. Outdoor: Do Rugby Drills Work the Same?

Rugby league players often train on both outdoor and indoor surfaces. But do these different surfaces affect their performance? A recent study looked into this by testing young rugby players on both types of fields. The study focused on 15 male rugby players around 17 years old. They did three type

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