University of York to accept some overseas students with lower grades Staff told to take ‘more flexible approach’ in move university says will bring rules into line with those for UK offer-holders The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024
David Webb’s Georgia adventure: ‘They’re unique. Winning means more than money’ The former York manager David Webb tells Jacob Steinberg how he is assisting Willy Sagnol to try to break new ground for a national side on the verge of making history The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2024
No Shot Clock high school basketball podcast, Ep. 162: Reviewing the holiday tournaments Mike and Joe give their Two Takes from the busy week of basketball and look back at Pontiac, Proviso West, York and the Big Dipper. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024
Michael O’Brien’s holiday tournament notebook Scores, highlights and more from the major holiday tournaments. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023
Previewing York’s Jack Tosh Holiday tournament The addition of Metamora was a holiday coup for York. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 23, 2023
City/Suburban Hoops Report 3-Pointer: DePaul’s defense, Glenbard North’s rise and 2 south suburban success stories DePaul Prep’s defense has it in the mix for both Catholic League and Class 3A titles. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023
Manchester City’s 25-year journey from York to the Club World Cup Exactly 25 years on from hitting rock bottom in the old Second Division, City make their Club World Cup debut in Saudi Arabia The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
‘He found a lump’: how school tragedy drove UK scientist’s mission to fight blood cancers Professor tells of his teenage grief and how it drove a new approach to research at York University The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023
Michael O’Brien’s high school basketball notebook Scores, highlights and more from all of Wednesday’s action. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 23, 2023
Ten fearless forecasts for the high school basketball season Some predictions to moniter over the next few months. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2023
Steadying forces: A look at 17 seniors ready to take a step up this season This is the group that impressed as juniors with breakthrough seasons. They are productive, go-to players for their respective teams, but they’re not household names in the high school basketball world just yet. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2023
‘Magic happens’ as Loyola strikes quickly and takes down St. Ignatius The defending Class 8A champion Ramblers will play York in the semifinals. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 12, 2023
How the Super 25 high school football teams fared in the second round of the state playoffs Results from all the ranked teams. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023
Previewing the top second-round high school football playoff games Breaking down five of this weekend’s best games. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 Talking Horses: Live In the Dream owners riding high at Breeders’ Cup Steve de’Lemos determined to ‘sample all the candy’ after getting the golden ticket to America’s biggest race meeting
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 29, 2023 Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 11 Downers Grove North jumps, Lyons returns and Nazareth makes the cut.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2023 Previewing and predicting the Class 8A state football playoffs Top-seeded Loyola might actually have the toughest road to the title game.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023 ‘Tough times motivate you’: Hull KR’s Mikey Lewis revels in England chance Two years on from being loaned out to the Championship, the centre is set for his international debut against Tonga on Sunday
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2023 Three preseason-ranked high school football teams making a Week 9 playoff push There are nearly 30 area teams hoping to pick up a fifth victory this week and a spot in the Illinois High School Association state playoffs,
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 15, 2023 Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 9 Wheaton North, Downers Grove North and Prospect are all back.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2023 ‘Devastated’ York bounces back and beats Lyons Jimmy Conners earned the tough yards that No. 10 York needed to see out a 24-14 win in Western Springs.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023 Talking Horses: Jesse Evans offers each-way option in Cesarewitch Noel Meade’s dual-purpose gelding has been in the form of his life this year and could be in the mix at Newmarket
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023 Previewing Week 8’s top high school football games A look at five of the area’s best games.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2023 Four takes from Week 7 in high school football I’Marion Stewart’s excellence, Glenbard West’s resurgence, the DuPage Valley champs and Loyola’s uncompetitive showdown.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2023 Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 8 St. Laurence and Carmel make season debuts.