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When the Morris Redskins take the court for the first time in 2009-10 Monday night, they will start five returning lettermen, but just one full-time varsity starter.

Readying to rebound

COAL CITY — What’s next for the Coal City Coalers?

Panthers prepare to open at Dwight

A pair of players with double-digit scoring averages leads the core of four returning boys basketball players for the 2009-10 Gardner-South Wilmington varsity team.

Redskins bounce back

FAIRBURY — Through the first 8 minutes of action in the second round of the Prairie Central Tournament, the Morris girls basketball team looked like it may have had a carry over from the previous night. Coming off the heels of a 28-27 overtime loss to Iroquois West in the opener, it looked like another long night for the Lady Redskins.

Area basketball roundup : Lady Panthers roll to second victory

LEXINGTON — Rachel Mack scored 18 points and came away with 5 steals Thursday as the Gardner-South Wilmington (2-0) rolled to a 62-14 blowout of Peoria Heights at the Lexington varsity girls basketball tournament.

Coalers to open season with small squad

COAL CITY — After finishing 5-6 in the Interstate Eight Conference last season, Coal City coach Mark Masters is shooting to move up this season.

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Some things are much worse than any loss on the diamond

Every now and then, whether the spot for the measurement on a football field does not seem so important.

Duncan Keith becoming one of the top NHL defensemen

If the Chicago Blackhawks keep playing like they have lately, this won't be the only time that the United Center turns into a circus this season.

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Morris Mirror

Lincecum, Greinke win Cy Young awards

Zack Greinke justly won the American League Cy Young award earlier this week. I'm not so sure Tim Lincecum of San Francisco deserved his second straight win in the NL, which he received today.
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Morris Mirror

Week 10 in the NFL

A few observations from the most enjoyable Sunday and Monday in a while ... because we didn't have to watch Chicago play.
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Morris Mirror

Bailey, Coghlan named Rookies of the Year

Chicago fared no better in baseball's Rookie of the Year award voting than it did on the diamond itself in 2009.

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Lincecum, Greinke win Cy Young awards

Zack Greinke justly won the American League Cy Young award earlier this week. I'm not so sure Tim Lincecum of San Francisco deserved his second straight win in the NL, which he received today.
» Morris Mirror
Morris Mirror

Week 10 in the NFL

A few observations from the most enjoyable Sunday and Monday in a while ... because we didn't have to watch Chicago play.