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After Tight End U, Fieldcrest alum Cam Grandy looks to ‘leave no doubt’ he belongs on Bengals’ 53-man roster
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (688+ words) When Cincinnati Bengals teammates Mike Gesicki, Tanner Hudson and Drew Sample recommended Cam Grandy for Tight End University and asked him if he wanted to go, the Fieldcrest graduate didn’t hesitate. “I said ‘Heck yeah,’” Grandy said. “Any chance you…...
Most important Chicago Bears in 2026: No. 9 Gervon Dexter
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (759+ words) Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (left) and defensive tackle Gervon Dexter celebrate after a sack of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders during their game last season at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Mark Busch) Summer break is almost over. The…...
CCL/ESCC football: Mount Carmel 4-star linebacker Roman Igwebuike commits to Notre Dame
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (345+ words) Nazareth's Edward McClain Jr. (0) tries to get around Mt. Carmel's Roman Igwebuike (32) during the varsity football game between Nazareth Academy and Mt. Carmel high school in Chicago. (Tony Gadomski/Tony Gadomski for Shaw Local New) Mount Carmel four-star senior linebacker…...
Former Lincoln-Way East star Tyler Bell selected 10th overall by the Colorado Rockies in the 2026 MLB Draft
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (499+ words) In 2024, Tyler Bell was dealing with the definition of a good problem. He’d just been selected 66th overall by the Tampa Bay Rays. It was higher than he’d been projected to go, and the Rays have a reputation for developing young…...
Top under-the-radar Chicago Bears players to watch in 2026: No. 1 Jonah Jackson
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (671+ words) For the first time in a while, the Chicago Bears’ roster is filled with plenty of star power. The Bears have plenty of interesting players with the potential to be the best at their position in the NFL. Young offensive…...
NFL player Loren Strickland returns to Jacobs to host camp
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (1186+ words) The Detroit Lions' Loren Strickland goes through a running backs drill during the Jacobs Loren Strickland Youth Football Camp on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Jacobs High School in Algonquin. (Gregory Shaver/Gregory Shaver Shaw Media ) Egoless Loren Strickland grabs an orange…...
Top under-the-radar Chicago Bears players to watch in 2026: No. 2 Kalif Raymond
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (693+ words) For the first time in a while, the Chicago Bears’ roster is filled with plenty of star power. The Bears have plenty of interesting players who have the potential to be the best at their position in the NFL. Young…...
How Glenbard South plans to use Elijah Donahue, coming off 1,000-yard sophomore year, without burning him out
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (834+ words) Glenbard South's Elijah Donahue runs drills before their Naperville North 7 on 7 tournament game. June 25, 2026 in Naperville. (Gary E Duncan Sr. for Shaw Local) Glenbard South coach Ryan Crissey has a puzzle to solve with star player Elijah Donahue that any…...
Yorkville’s Kam Yearsley, after record JUCO season, commits to national champion Oklahoma
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (592+ words) John A. Logan baseball player and Yorkville graduate Kam Yearsley follows through on a swing during a game this season. ( Ashlie Zlotnicki) Kam Yearsley is chasing a dream, one he’s hoping will not end on a college baseball field. His last…...
Top under-the-radar Chicago Bears players to watch in 2026: No. 3 Josh Blackwell
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (663+ words) Chicago Bears' Josh Blackwell plays against the Philadelphia Eagles last season in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum/AP) For the first time in a while, the Chicago Bears’ roster is filled with plenty of star power. The Bears have plenty of interesting…...