Kevin Schmit
Associate Sports Editor and Columnist at Daily Herald
Associate Sports Editor and Columnist for the Daily Herald. [email protected]
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4 days ago |
dailyherald.com | Kevin Schmit
The American League team poses before the first major league All-Star Game in 1933 at Comiskey Park in Chicago. AP If the rumors are true, the Cubs will be hosting the 2027 MLB All-Star Game. It’d be the fourth time for Wrigley Field, and the first since 1990. And it’d add to an illustrious history for all-star games in the city of Chicago. This week’s High Five looks at the top all-star games ever held in the Windy City. 5.
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1 week ago |
dailyherald.com | Kevin Schmit
Libertyville’s Brock Williams makes a touchdown catch during a game last season. John Starks It’s an interesting time for local football recruiting. On the one hand, colleges are extending fewer scholarship offers to high school players. It’s not making an impact on the higher-profile recruits, but the hard times tend to trickle down.
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1 week ago |
dailyherald.com | Kevin Schmit
The United States' Korbin Albert, a Grayslake native, scores against Australia during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Marseille, France. AP With IHSA sectional competition about to begin, it’s a good time to celebrate the area’s tremendous girls soccer talent. The Daily Herald coverage area through the years has produced numerous national and international women’s soccer players, perhaps more than any other sport. This week’s High Five looks at some of the top players to emerge from around here. 5.
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2 weeks ago |
dailyherald.com | Kevin Schmit
The Hampshire High School Whip-Purs break the banner to start the 2017 football season. John Starks/[email protected] Our hard-hitting look at area high school nicknames marches on. Well … not exactly hard hitting. We’re just trying to have a little fun. Last week we talked about how most of the mascots around here aren’t very interesting. You know, too many Warriors, Mustangs, Wildcats, etc.
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2 weeks ago |
dailyherald.com | Kevin Schmit
In a picture from 2010, Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith lifts the Stanley Cup after the Blackhawks defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in the finals. AP Blackhawks officials announced last week they’ll be creating a franchise Hall of Fame. The nine players whose jersey numbers are retired — Chris Chelios, Tony Esposito, Glenn Hall, Marian Hossa, Bobby Hull, Keith Magnuson, Stan Mikita, Pierre Pilote and Denis Savard — will be enshrined.
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