Thursday, March 28, 2013
A current gay NFL player could come out in a few months and continue to play in the league, according to an online columnist. His biggest concern? Harm from homophobic fans. How would you react if he played for your favorite team?
In the same week the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of California's Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage case, a CBS Sports online columnist says a current gay NFL player could come out publicly within the next few months. This player would become the first athlete in one of America's major team sports to be openly gay and continue to play. READ: Check Out the Full CBSSports.com Column for More Details But the obstacle keeping this unidentified player from revealing his sexual orientation isn't the fear of how teammates or even opposing players will react, writes CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman, citing former and current NFL players as sources for this information. It's a worry of what fans might do, Freeman …
Friday, December 28, 2012
The Bears need a Week 17 win and a Vikings loss to get to the playoffs. Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch T-shirt!
The Bears took care of business against Arizona last week, but an unexpected Vikings win means Chicago has to beat Detroit this weekend and cheer for the Packers to beat Minnesota. Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch T-shirt. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. Congratulations to Derek Smith, who won last week's contest in saying the Bears would beat the Cardinals 27-13, just one point off the actual score. • If you’re a Patch reader, simply comment on the bottom of this article with your name and what you think the final score of the next Bears game will be. (…
Friday, December 21, 2012
The Bears are in must-win mode this week at Arizona. Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch T-shirt!
The Bears need to win their final two games of the season and get help from other teams losing just to make the playoffs. Who thought we'd be saying that after a 7-1 start? Fortunately, Chicago travels to Arizona this weekend. The Cardinals started 4-0 before dropping nine straight and finally winning again last week to go 5-9. Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch T-shirt. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. Congratulations to Joe L, who won with a six-point difference last week by saying the Packers would beat the Bears 23-17. • If you’re a Patch reader, simply …
Friday, December 14, 2012
The Bears have a huge game against the rival Packers this weekend. Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch T-shirt!
The Bears didn't look good in their first game against the Packers, and they've looked pretty awful the past two weeks. At 8-5, Chicago's game this weekend against Green Bay carries enormous consequences. Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch T-shirt. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. • If you’re a Patch reader, simply comment on the bottom of this article with your name and what you think the final score of the next Bears game will be. (Example: Benny Bears Fan, Bears 102, Packers 0.) • All entries need to be received by the start of the game. Because the Bears' …
Friday, November 30, 2012
The Bears play host to the 6-5 Seahawks. Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch T-shirt.
The Bears are back at their winning ways after Jay Cutler's return, and now they get a home game against a Seattle Seahawks team that's terrible on the road. Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch T-shirt. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. Congratulations to Kelly LaVoi, who predicted the Vikings would beat the Bears 21-17 last week (the actual score was 28-10). • If you’re a Patch reader, simply comment on the bottom of this article with your name and what you think the final score of the next Bears game will be. (Example: Benny Bears Fan, Bears 102, Seahawks 0.) • …
Friday, November 9, 2012
The Bears begin a daunting schedule with a Sunday nighter against Houston. Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch T-shirt!
At 7-1, the Bears have one of the best records in the league. But their schedule is about to get a lot tougher, and that begins this week with a visit from 7-1 Houston for a nationally televised Sunday night game. Patch is getting in on the action. Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch T-shirt. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. Congratulations to GREGORY SCOTT PIZZAMIGLIO, who predicted the Bears would beat the Titans 48-10 last week (the actual score was 51-20). • If you’re a Patch reader, simply comment on the bottom of this article with your name and what you …
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Youngsters at District 203's Ann Reid Early Childhood Center culminate their four-month exercise program with Duckling Dash run.
For many runners, a 0.1-mile (176 yards) course is a blurry forgetful sprint. But on Monday, 352 3-, 4- and 5-year olds made a life statement on that short course. Since February, District 203’s Ann Reid Early Childhood Center has been helping to increase the physical activity of its students. The school has been achieving this through its “Let’s Get Moving” program. Every morning before the start of class, the childhood center plays two songs. Student, teachers and the staff spend these six to eight minutes dancing. Jeannie Matula, principal of Ann Reid, said some of the students’ favorite songs are, “YMCA,” “Twist and Shout,” “Footloose” and “Celebration.” “We kind of stayed away from the traditional kids songs; they tend to be slow and …
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Saturday, October 30, 2010
High school coaches teach their players not to tackle with helmet; disagree about NFL's new enforcement
Local high school football players are not taught to tackle using their helmets. "I don't think anyone teaches kids to lead with their helmet," said Metea Valley head coach Ted Monken. "Every year we teach the entire team to bite the ball." The NFL's recent enforcement of rules minimizing illegal hits has brought a lot of attention to the prevalence of head injuries in football. But so has research concerning concussions. According to the New York Times, players with concussions reported neurological problems, memory issues, speech impediments and more. Head football coaches from Neuqua Valley, Metea Valley and Naperville Central high schools stressed last week that they are proactive concerning the health of their athletes. Every school …
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Edward Andrysiak
11:11 am on Saturday, April 6, 2013
Greg...I get your point and the being black part is not hitting my point directly. She was still female and his wife allbeit her race was different. Answer me this...what if another man showed up? Would your friend have introduced as "wife"...? I keep hammering on this issue which is, tell me what you call your partner and I might be able to tell you what you should call your "union"...and it won… more ›