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. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 20, 2023
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 Chronicle Live · Feb 18, 2023
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 · Feb 12, 2023
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 · Feb 10, 2023
Weekend Forecast: Previewing and predicting the top games A look at this weekend’s biggest games, from the city championship to several suburban clashes. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 10, 2023
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 Chronicle Live · Feb 10, 2023
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 10, 2023
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 Leeds Live · Feb 3, 2023
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023
Simeon coach Robert Smith wins his 500th game In his 19th and final season leading the Wolverines, Robert Smith has seven Public League championships, six state titles and 500 wins after an 82-36 romp past visiting Brooks. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023
Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr apologise for ugly scenes at press conference Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr launched personal attacks at each other on Thursday afternoon Liverpool Echo · Jan 20, 2023
Tony Bellew hits back at Chris Eubank Jr over "biggest a***hole" jibe Former cruiserweight world champion Bellew has slammed Eubank Jr after he was dragged into an argument between he and rival Liam Smith at a press conference yesterday Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023
No. 1 goes down: Kenwood beats Simeon for the first time in history Kenwood guard Dai Dai Ames calmly sank two free throws with five seconds left to seal the 46-43 victory. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2023
City/Suburban Hoops Report Three-Pointer: Simeon’s success, DJ Douglas dominates, Cole Certa blossoms A look at Robert Smith’s success at Simeon, DJ Douglas’ big season for Yorkville Christian and junior Cole Certa. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 10, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2023 Reviewing the Pontiac Holiday Tournament Here’s a look back at the 91st Pontiac Holiday Tournament.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2022 ‘The general’ Jalen Griffith helps Simeon survive Benet’s late charge and win the Pontiac title When Simeon’s lead was crumbling away in the championship game of the 91st Pontiac Holiday Tournament, it was Griffith that righted the ship and secured the 52-49 win against Benet.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2022 Pontiac Holiday Tournament semifinals: Benet takes down Joliet West and Simeon beats Curie The undefeated Redwings knocked off Joliet West 56-47 in the semifinals of the 91st Pontiac Holiday Tournament on Friday.
Daily Mirror · Dec 29, 2022 Transgender boxing given green light with new division to be created Transgender athletes have raised questions about level playing fields in sports and boxing is looking to take action on the matter by adding a new division
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2022 Previewing the Pontiac holiday tournament It’s been two decades since Joliet played in the championship game at Pontiac. If they get there this year they will likely get a shot at the No. 1 team in the state on one of the biggest stages.
Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022 Boxing could implement VAR-type technology to avoid dodgy judging decisions Ben Shalom, head of BOXXER, admitted the result of Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall gave him the idea of introducing VAR in boxing to help combat controversial decisions
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022 The Cure at OVO Arena Wembley - an impassioned performance from a band that cares as deeply as it ever did This is no nostalgia act, the band’s creative restlessness may well be the secret of its longevity
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022 The Cure review – the doyens of doom A devoted multi-generational audience aren’t disappointed as Robert Smith and band double down on desolations old and new
Leeds Live · Dec 7, 2022 Music legends The Cure deliver epic 27-song set at Leeds First Direct Arena The Cure performed a wonderful 27-song set of their biggest hits at Leeds First Direct Arena
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022 The Cure review – top goths tease their bleak but beautiful new album Robert Smith and his men in black deliver haunting headphone music on a megadome scale in a sprawling set of greatest hits and tasters of the upcoming Songs of a Lost World
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2022 A dozen fearless forecasts for the new basketball season With the high school basketball season tipping off this week, why not get it started with a dozen fearless forecasts for this 2022-23 season.