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State Finals review: Metamora steps up; injuries make crushing impact

Metamora wrapped up a brilliant two-year run in Class 3A with a state title, state runner-up finish and 64 wins.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Did you have fun?’ ‘Almost’: a history of awkward red carpet interviews

Hugh Grant’s hard-to-watch back-and-forth on his way into the Oscars was not the first time a star found quizzing to be a pain

The Guardian - US

State Finals notebook: Crowds, shot clocks and coaching changes

Two years in, the Illinois High School Association’s decision to move the State Finals back to Champaign looks like an overwhelming success.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Robert Smith loses his final game as Metamora beats Simeon for 3A title

Metamora ruined Robert Smith’s storybook ending, beating Simeon in overtime in the Class 3A state championship game.

Chicago Sun-Times

Simeon sets 3A records for blocks, assists in semifinal win against St. Ignatius

Miles Rubin showed that he’s now the dominant big man in the state, leading the Wolverines to a 60-42 win against St. Ignatius in the Class 3A state semifinals.

Chicago Sun-Times

Breaking down the Class 3A state finals

A look at the favorite, sleeper, key players and more.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Chadwell Cartel’ drug dealers who aspired to be next Ronnie and Reggie Kray jailed for 25 years

Two Essex men aspired to be like the Kray twin brother gangsters notorious in the 1950s

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Quiet Nottingham suburb with a 'handy' row of shops and award-winning chippy

Many people pass through the suburb, daily

Nottingham Post

Previewing the IHSA basketball state finals: Downers Grove North emerges in 4A, Simeon favorites in 3A

All of a sudden Downers Grove North has transitioned from a rather ignored, mid-teens ranked team to the talk of the state. The next stop is Champaign.

Chicago Sun-Times

Simeon handles Hillcrest, eyes coach Robert Smith’s seventh state title

The No. 1 Wolverines cruised past No. 4 Hillcrest 67-46 Monday in a Class 3A supersectional at UIC’s Credit Union 1 Arena.

Chicago Sun-Times

All things super: The high school basketball teams, players and stories taking center stage

From Oswego to Grayslake to the Catholic and Public League, here’s a look at the sectional final stars.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘This is the new reality’: a year on from the Lismore floods, the history of the region sits hidden

The loss and damage to artefacts and art due to natural disasters is leading to a push for governments to do more to protect works

The Guardian - AU

Eddie Hearn attempting to secure boxing licence for Conor Benn in US

Eddie Hearn has approached numerous commissions in the US about the possibility of obtaining a boxing licence for Conor Benn even though investigations are ongoing into the fighter’s positive results for clomifene

The Guardian - UK

Regional rewind: Upsets, Catholic League dominance, West Suburban Silver success

There were plenty of highlights and storylines from Friday night’s regional championship games.

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Predicting the Class 4A and 3A state tournaments

With regional championship games on Friday, here is how Joe Henricksen sees it all unfolding.

Chicago Sun-Times

Revealing the high school basketball coach of the year candidates

The list includes some familiar names and past winners, along with some under-appreciated coaches who are receiving their due.

Chicago Sun-Times

Previewing the Class 3A state tournament

Both defending champ Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin and last year’s runner-up, Metamora, are legit title contenders again.

Chronicle Live

The brazen burglars who invaded North East homes while people were still inside

It is every homeowner's worst fear to be targeted by a burglar - and these crooks have all appeared in court recently for leaving innocent people terrified

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Robert Smith goes out on top: Simeon beats Kenwood in OT to win the city title

As it has so often since he took over the Simeon program in 2004, history turned Robert Smith’s way. His team buckled down defensively in overtime, not allowing Kenwood a field goal.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kenwood vs. Simeon for the city title: ‘We want to send Rob out too’

Simeon wants to send retiring coach Robert Smith out with a city championship. Kenwood coach Mike Irvin smiled and agreed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Weekend Forecast: Previewing and predicting the top games

A look at this weekend’s biggest games, from the city championship to several suburban clashes.

Chronicle Live

Ashington couple terrorised in their home by masked gang who twice struck looking for valuables

Jordan Caldow, Robert Smith and Jake Murray have been jailed for more than 16 years in total for the offences in Ashington

Chicago Sun-Times

Simeon beats Curie in four-overtime thriller

“I always tell the guys that you can’t throw a rock over the Sears Tower,” Curie coach Mike Oliver said.

Leeds Live

Drunk man attacked Jet 2 staff at Leeds Bradford Airport after being turned away

Robert Smith, 45, had to be restrained after headbutting a police officer while he was being arrested

Chicago Sun-Times

Curie shocks top-ranked Simeon on a game-winning shot by Carlos Harris: ‘I was kind of nervous’

Carlos Harris drove the lane and drained the game-winning floater with just a bit fewer than two seconds left to play.

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