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If you've never heard of Bonnie Thunders, born Nicole Williams, anyone up to speed on the game of roller derby might call her the LeBron James of the world's fastest-growing sport. But once you've seen Thunders in action, you might decide LeBron Jame...

Sam Llanas, formerly of the BoDeans, has returned to the music scene as a solo artist venturing into new territories. Since departing from the BoDeans, Llanas released an album at the very end of 2011 titled "4 A.M. (The Way Home)." More recentl...

Gary Allan is back on tour with a new album out called "Set You Free," his first album since 2009 and the 10th of his career. The country singer-songwriter, perhaps best known for "Man to Man" and "Tough Little Boys," said that 2013 has started out w...

Steven Patrick Morrissey has always been a little of an international man of mystery. And whether it is the meaning of his lyrics or hints about his favorite sport, fans seem all the more curious to dig deeper into his music. The singer -- who ha...

You may not know hip-hop duo Santiago x The Natural by name, but you've probably heard their anthem, "Warriors," if you've been watching football closely this season. The song, which combines the vocal talents of Lawrence Santiago and the hard rh...

On Wednesday, The Divine Fits -- a super group composed of Britt Daniel (Spoon), Dan Boeckner (Wolf Parade and Handsome Furs), Sam Brown (New Bomb Turks) and keyboardist Alex Fischel -- resumes its touring schedule in Aspen, Colo., in support of the...

New St Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher is known not only for a winning NFL track record and a winning mustache. He's also got a pretty authoritative demeanor, especially when playing a cop. This was evident when Fisher made his music video debut in "...

After 20-some years in music, Billy Corgan is in a different space. And it's all good. "I'm in a really happy place with my band at the moment," said Corgan, who's also finding happiness and influence in professional wrestling -- more on that late...

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 ...