Joliet Herald-News sports editor Steve Soucie brings more than two decades of Illinois high school football knowledge to Shaw Media. Follow him on Twitter @thesouc and check out his Week 4 state power rankings here. (Previous record and ranking in parentheses) 1. Lincoln-Way East ( 4-0, 1): The Griffins might get pushed a little more from their district rivals, but really look like a machine right now. Up next: vs. Lincoln-Way Central 2. Nazareth (4-0, 2): Surrendered a few more points than expected last week, but still piling them up on offense, as well. Up next: at Benet 3. Brother Rice (4-0, 5): Convinced yet? Completely took apart Loyola and appears to be riding high right now. Up next: at Providence Catholic 4. Batavia (4-0, 3): It’s been business as usual so far, but a resurgent Wheaton Warrenville South program looks to give Batavia a challenge. Up next: vs. Wheaton Warrenville South 5. Homewood-Flossmoor (4-0, 4): Leon Tanna and crew looked impressive while taking apart … [Read more...] about High school football: Steve Soucie’s Week 4 state power rankings
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Cubs rally past St. Louis Cardinals; Anthony Rizzo keeps sizzling
CHICAGO – Kyle Schwarber hit a clutch sixth-inning home run, and Jose Quintana threw a team-high 121 pitches as the Cubs pulled off their 32nd comeback victory of the year with a 7-2 win over St. Louis on Sunday at Wrigley Field. But the biggest takeaway after this five-game series – witnessed by 204,468 fans and won by the Cubs, 3-2 – is simple: Anthony Rizzo is on fire. Rizzo’s on-base percentage was .739 against the Cardinals over the weekend, and he became the first Cubs leadoff hitter to reach base four times in three straight games since Brian McRae in August 1996. “It seemed like he was out there all the time,” manager Joe Maddon said. “He’s just been working great at-bats, using the whole field. He’s not trying to force the issue with pitchers throwing pitches in different areas. “He’s getting back to normal.” Which is great news for the Cubs, who are 15-5 in their past 20 games and now lead … [Read more...] about Cubs rally past St. Louis Cardinals; Anthony Rizzo keeps sizzling
St Joseph’s, Donaghmore tackle St Ciaran’s, Ballygawley for Irish News Cup honours
Danske Bank Irish News Cup final: Wednesday 12pm in Galbally: St Joseph's, Donaghmore v St Ciaran's, BallygawleyTwo teams with a phenomenal goal-scoring record through the Danske Bank Irish News Cup competition will contest the final today in Galbally.In their five-match run to the decider, St Ciaran's, Ballygawley hit the back of the net on no fewer than 31 occasions, while their opponents from St Joseph's, Donaghmore got the ball over the goal-line 30 times – and yet they conceded 19 and 13 goals respectively in setting up a final that promises plenty of scores.St Ciaran's group at the start of the competition looked very strong, but they accounted for Loreto Coleraine before drawing with both Holy Cross, Strabane and St Columb's, Derry, which, in theory, gave them a tougher path through the knock-outs stages.But in both the quarter and semi-finals, which were just three days apart last week, the south Tyrone outfit scored 8-8 and 8-4 in seeing off St Louis, Kilkeel and St … [Read more...] about St Joseph’s, Donaghmore tackle St Ciaran’s, Ballygawley for Irish News Cup honours
Royal baby: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave hospital with their new prince, latest news
What it's like inside the private wing of St Mary's Hospital Everything we know so far after Duchess gives birth to boy Duchess emerged with Duke and baby just before 6pm Monday The Royal couple then drove home to Kensington Palace New Prince of Cambridge born at 11am weighing 8lbs 7oz Prince George and Princess Charlotte visited the newborn Arthur... Albert... Philip? Latest Royal baby name odds Champagne and cheers: Judith Woods outside the Lindo Wing How the Duchess's third baby changes the Royal family tree The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerged full of smiles outside St Mary's Hospital as they proudly showed off their third child to the waiting world. Just before 6pm on Monday, the Royal couple posed on the steps outside the central London hospital where international media and well-wishers had gathered to celebrate the Royal family's new arrival. Wearing a red dress, the Duchess held her third child - a son who weighed 8lb 7oz - who … [Read more...] about Royal baby: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave hospital with their new prince, latest news
Sinclair: Full list of local TV news stations owned by broadcasting group
Sinclair Broadcast Group is back on the grill this week after posting links on the websites of local news affiliates to a YouTube video attacking CNN. It accused the network's Brian Stelter of hypocrisy, citing his recent criticism of fake news, the topic that was at the centre of the Sinclair-owned stations' "must-runs" that caused controversy, and criticism from CNN and others, and the backing of President Trump. "There's a big difference between my coverage and Sinclair's mandatory promos," Stelter responded. "No one tells me what to say. But these anchors were told exactly what to say...” Read more Trump rushes to defence of TV firm criticised for parroting his views Last week, the producer of a morning show on a TV station in Nebraska owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group resigned after the latest promo handed down by management proved the last straw. The hashtag #BoycottSinclairBroadcasting has since spread on Twitter. Here is a full list, as per Sinclair's site, of … [Read more...] about Sinclair: Full list of local TV news stations owned by broadcasting group