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In the video for his new single, "Dream On," Noel Gallagher plays a boxing official refereeing a live fight. Some might say that the former Oasis songwriting genius always has sports on his mind. "Other than my wife and kids, it's one thing I'm ...

CHICAGO -- Anyone who knows Billy Corgan's band, The Smashing Pumpkins, knows his knack for the cutting edge, plus his role as a music innovator and multi-platinum rock 'n' roll legend. But Corgan is innovating again. This time in the world of sports...

NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- Last Friday night, Naperville Central students came dressed in suits as the Redhawks took care of business to reach the 8A semifinals. Saturday, Hawks fans wore Santa caps hoping to reap an early present in the form of a state cha...

CAROL STREAM, Ill. -- Glenbard North running back Phil Jackson has been pivotal for his team all season. But perhaps the Panthers' recent playoff run has stirred up some sibling rivalry. Glenbard North beat No. 4 Stevenson 28-0, with sopho...

In terms of stature, Nazareth quarterback Sam Poulos isn't the biggest player on the Roadrunners' roster. Still, stopping the 5-foot-9 signal-caller was far too tall an order for Cary-Grove in Nazareth's 24-0 win in 6A playoffs on Saturday. With th...

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -- Downers Grove South notched a crucial second win in Class 8A of the IHSA playoffs by routing Chicago Southside hopefuls Brother Rice 41-14 on Friday. The Mustangs opened the scoring within three plays, as Josh Williams caugh...

CHICAGO -- In Friday night's matchup between a pair of powerful offenses, it was Homewood-Flossmoor's defense that rose to the occasion as the Vikings defeated Marist to advance to the second round of the Class 8A playoffs on Friday night. H-F qua...

In an offensive battle, Marist upset No. 14 Joliet Catholic 56-51 on Friday night to claim at least a share of the East Suburban Catholic title. Marist can win the title outright if Nazareth loses to St. Viator on Saturday. "I couldn't be more ...

CHICAGO -- Undefeated Loyola rolled up into the South Side with seven wins under their belt for a Catholic League contest against Brother Rice, Friday. Loyola's Ramblers dominated the score and the pace of the game, but faced resistance from a gut...

GENEVA, Ill. -- Undefeated neighbors Batavia and Geneva met in a furious football matchup Friday that made the old Hatfield and McCoy rivalry seem tame by comparison. The score only told half the tale as Batavia handed host Geneva its first ...

After becoming Illinois' winningest prep football coach last week, Frank Lenti's next win didn't come easy as Mt. Carmel battled well equipped Catholic League rival Brother Rice. Running back Brandon Greer rushed for three touchdowns and quarterba...

Andy Frye sent us this video, featuring a kid who needs just a few more inches on his vert before he gets into dunking territory. Still, he's making progress... Have you seen a cool sports-related video that deserves to go viral? Email links to bypa...

JACKSON, Wisc. -- Up in the land of cheeseheads, bratwurst and fish fry the locals have a keen taste for something that hits even harder and feels crisper than a locally-brewed Wisconsin IPA. All because of an ancient, imported game that is start...

St. Ursula (Ohio) loses its first match and with it the FAB 50 No. 1 ranking