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High school football: AP Week 2 Illinois high school football rankings

The latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.

Class 8ASchool W-L Pts Prv

1. Loyola (8) (1-0) 115 2

2. Lincoln-Way East (3) (1-0) 109 1

3. Glenbard West (1-0) 92 3

4. Bolingbrook (1-0) 80 4

5. Warren (1-0) 60 5

6. Neuqua Valley (1) (1-0) 59 6

7. Maine South (1-0) 43 7

8. O’Fallon (1-0) 37 9

9. Naperville North (1-0) 21 T10

10. Edwardsville (1-0) 15 NR

Others receiving votes: Marist 13, Lockport 6, York 5, Palatine 2, Glenbrook North 2, Glenbrook South 1.

Class 7ASchool W-L Pts Prv

1. Mount Carmel (12) (1-0) 120 1

2. Batavia (1-0) 108 3

3. Prospect (1-0) 92 5

4. Glenbard North (1-0) 64 7

5. St. Rita (0-1) 60 4

6. Jacobs (1-0) 57 8

7. Brother Rice (1-0) 50 9

8. Wheaton North (1-0) 34 10

9. Pekin (1-0) 23 NR

(tie) Moline (1-0) 23 10

Others receiving votes: Hononegah 5, Lake Zurich 5, Geneva 4, Willowbrook 4, Yorkville 4, Normal 3, Hersey 3, Downers Grove North 1.

Class 6ASchool W-L Pts Prv

1. East St. Louis (11) (0-1) 120 1

2. Prairie Ridge (1) (1-0) 115 2

3. Cary-Grove (1) (1-0) 105 5

4. Lemont (1-0) 74 6

5. Crete-Monee (0-1) 73 3

6. Notre Dame (1-0) 45 NR

7. Chatham Glenwood (1-0) 40 NR

8. Harlem (1-0) 35 10

(tie) Simeon (1-0) 35 NR

10. Kenwood (0-1) 25 7

Others receiving votes: St. Ignatius 24, Deerfield 13, Lake Forest 5, Kennedy 3, Carmel 2, Wauconda 1.

Class 5ASchool W-L Pts Prv

1. Nazareth (12) (1-0) 120 2

2. Kankakee (0-1) 95 1

3. Mahomet-Seymour (1-0) 92 3

4. Morris (1-0) 89 4

5. Sycamore (1-0) 46 8

6. Peoria (1-0) 44 6

7. Rockford Boylan (1-0) 43 7

8. St. Patrick (1-0) 40 NR

9. Sterling (1-0) 32 9

10. Morgan Park (1-0) 25 10

Others receiving votes: Kaneland 12, Fenwick 6, Glenbard South 6, Highland 4, Mascoutah 4, Marian Catholic 1, Decatur MacArthur 1.

Class 4ASchool W-L Pts Prv

1. Joliet Catholic (6) (1-0)1142

(tie) Sacred Heart-Griffin(6) (1-0)1141

3. St. Francis(1-0)924

4. Richmond-Burton (1-0)745

5. Rochester (0-1)623

6. Genoa-Kingston(1-0)586

7. Stillman Valley(1-0)47NR

8. Wheaton Academy (1-0)3410

9. Breese Central (1-0)20NR

10. Carterville (1-0)15NR

Others receiving votes: Freeburg 6, Cahokia 6, Quincy Notre Dame 5, Phillips 5, Peoria Notre Dame 4, Coal City 3, St. Laurence 1.

Class 3ASchool W-L Pts Prv

1. IC Catholic (10) (1-0)1272

2. Reed-Custer (2) (1-0)108T3

3. Williamsville (1) (1-0)101T3

4. Princeton(1-0)866

5. Byron (0-1)721

6. Mt. Carmel, Ill.(1-0)637

7. Eureka (1-0)518

8. Fairbury Prairie Central (1-0)49NR

9. Durand-Pecatonica (1-0)23NR

10. Hillsboro(1-0)9NR

Others receiving votes: Tolono Unity 7, Peotone 6, St. Joseph-Ogden 6, Paxton-Buckley-Loda 5, Greenville 2.<

Class 2ASchool W-L Pts Prv

1. Wilmington (10) (1-0)1181

2. St. Teresa (2) (1-0)1072

3. Downs Tri-Valley(1-0)943

4. Maroa-Forsyth (1-0)827

5. Nashville(1-0)668

6. Bismarck-Henning(1-0)5110

7. Vandalia (1-0)43NR

8. Mercer County (1-0)37NR

9. Sterling Newman(1-0)25NR

10. Knoxville(1-0)12NR

Others receiving votes: Erie-Prophetstown 8, North-Mac6, Breese Mater Dei 4, Pana 3, Farmington 2, Rockridge 1, Tremont 1.

Class 1ASchool W-L Pts Prv

1. Lena-Winslow (12)1-0)1211

2. Athens (1) (1-0)1132

3. Moweaqua Central A&M (1-0)934

4. Colfax Ridgeview(1-0)903

5. Forreston(1-0)726

6. Camp Point Central(1-0)6910

7. Fulton(1-0)428

8. Tuscola(1-0)27NR

9. Gilman Iroquois West(1-0)267

10. Hope Academy (1-0)12NR

+(tie) Routt (1-0)12NR

Others receiving votes: Carrollton 10, Greenfield-Northwestern 7,Annawan-Wethersfield 6, Ottawa Marquette 5, St. Bede 5, Brown County 2, Salt Fork 2, Shelbyville 1.

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White Sox manager Tony La Russa will see heart specialists, be out indefinitely

White Sox manager Tony La Russa will be out indefinitely while undergoing tests on his heart, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation.

The person spoke to USA TODAY on the condition of anonymity.

La Russa will fly to Phoenix on Wednesday night and is scheduled to see doctors Thursday at the Mayo Clinic.

The team issued a statement Wednesday afternoon: “Following a medical evaluation this morning, Chicago White Sox Manager Tony La Russa now is scheduled over the coming days to undergo additional testing in Arizona by his personal physicians. His absence from the club will be indefinite pending the results of these evaluations.”

La Russa, 77, baseball’s oldest manager, recently had tests by a cardiologist in Chicago, who recommended Tuesday night that he miss the game against the Kansas City Royals. La Russa underwent further tests Wednesday and it was advised that he see heart specialists.

“It’s unbelievably tough,” outfielder Andrew Vaughn said. “We really don’t have much information on what’s going on.”

It’s unknown whether La Russa, inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014, will return this season. He will enter 2023, depending on his health, in the final year of his three-year contract.

Bench coach Miguel Cairo will serve as the interim manager in La Russa’s absence.

La Russa has been under a lot of stress this season, drawing the wrath of fans who have called for his firing. The White Sox were heavily favored to win the AL Central, but just 63-66, six games out of first place behind the Cleveland Guardians.

White Sox manager La Russa out indefinitelyon August 31, 2022 at 8:54 pm

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Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is out indefinitely with an unspecified medical issue, a source confirmed to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.

Bench coach Miguel Cairo will manage the White Sox on an interim basis while La Russa undergoes further testing, the source told Rogers.

USA Today Sports first reported Wednesday that La Russa was out indefinitely.

Cairo said after Tuesday’s loss to the Kansas City Royals that the White Sox hoped to learn more about La Russa’s status Wednesday.

“We are going to keep him in our thoughts and hopefully everything is fine,” Cairo said.

La Russa’s absence initially was announced about one hour before the first pitch of Tuesday’s game. The Hall of Famer showed no signs of health issues during his pregame session with reporters and while talking to Chicago general manager Rick Hahn.

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White Sox manager La Russa out indefinitelyon August 31, 2022 at 9:13 pm

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Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is out indefinitely with an unspecified medical issue, a source confirmed to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.

Bench coach Miguel Cairo will manage the White Sox on an interim basis while La Russa undergoes further testing, the source told Rogers.

USA Today Sports first reported Wednesday that La Russa was out indefinitely.

Cairo said after Tuesday’s loss to the Kansas City Royals that the White Sox hoped to learn more about La Russa’s status Wednesday.

“We are going to keep him in our thoughts and hopefully everything is fine,” Cairo said.

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Shifting prioritiesAlejandro Hernandezon August 31, 2022 at 7:09 pm

Becoming a new parent is an experience that can only be described as transformative. Especially for artists, parenthood can completely alter the trajectory of one’s career because it demands a reevaluation of priorities, goals, and even an entire artistic vision.

Tiara Déshané’s parents sacrificed their aspirations as musicians in order to raise her, making a choice that any parent, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, can relate to. Now, after becoming a mother in her own right two years ago, she intends to break that cycle by raising her daughter while blossoming more into herself as an artist.

“My transition into motherhood has been like dying and being reborn,” she says. “There’s a lot of fear that’s projected upon mothers, particularly about following your dream. Being a businesswoman and having children isn’t a role that we were always supposed to do, and I went through a dark time because I felt like no one’s listening to my music anymore because I’m a mom. And I’ve had to rewrite that internal dialogue.”

Déshané is a born-and-bred musician. Growing up, she was exposed to the worlds that music can create by her parents, aunts, uncles, and even next-door neighbors through regular jam sessions. She taught herself how to play guitar at 11 and was heavily involved in After School Matters’s Gallery 37 Program, which she describes as being the catalyst of her career.

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Déshané started recording her music in 2015 and released the bulk of her projects prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specializing in neo-soul and R&B with subtle hip-hop influences, her music is warm and soothing as she gently guides the listener into a comfortable, relaxing state. She gained solid traction with her early releases, but after the George Floyd uprisings in the midst of a pandemic her priorities shifted.

“There was a lot of Black businesses that were being trashed and as a result, a lot of our local grocery stores and pharmacies were being closed, and it was hard to get groceries. So I felt an internal need to try to do whatever I can, and one day I posted on Facebook my Cash App to help me get groceries to give out to the community,” she recalls. “What started out as this spur-of-the-moment decision ended up in a humongous turnout! I raised about $6,000 within like two weeks just to give away food. I wholeheartedly believe in fighting for justice for Black and Brown communities, period. Though I’m not necessarily trying to be the forefront, I will be a part of the gears to help.”

She named the project Feed The People 100. For the rest of that June, Feed the People 100 continued to hold grocery giveaways, highlighted by a massive Juneteenth celebration that more than 400 people attended. Shortly after that, she became pregnant with her daughter and had to pause her music career, and she says she struggled with feelings of inadequacy.

“I had all of these goals, all these aspirations as far as my music. I had to relearn what my purpose is, and it’s not a selfish purpose anymore, for lack of better words,” she says. “I used to look at my purpose and my passions as the same thing. I learned that, as a mom, I cannot be willing to sacrifice my livelihood because my livelihood affects my child. It’s been extremely humbling, transformative, painful, [and] beautiful.”

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After rediscovering herself, she’s finally ready to unveil the music she’s been working on for the last few years. This time she’s not just doing it for herself, but for her daughter, and also to honor the legacy of loved ones who passed away in recent years.

She will be rereleasing her debut EP, -ISM, which was previously only available on SoundCloud, on all streaming platforms this upcoming month. She also intends to drop a two-part musical project before the year is over. The focus of the projects is centered around her transition into motherhood and becoming a full-time artist/parent. While the release dates haven’t yet been determined, the plan is to drop the first part in the fall and the latter closer toward the end of the year.

“I owe it to myself. I owe it to my daughter. I owe it to [Ridley] Victoria, I owe it to Squeak and John Walt,” she says, referencing Chicago artists who have died in recent years. “I owe it all to these young souls who are not here who couldn’t see those accolades. We can see that purpose being fulfilled, and I owe it to them to not give up on my dreams. So yes, this really is a big part of my transformative process.”

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White Sox manager Tony La Russa out indefinitely: report

White Sox manager Tony La Russa will be away from the team for an indefinite time while undergoing medical tests in Arizona, according to a report by USA Today Sports baseball writer Bob Nightengale. La Russa is under the care of his personal doctors.

He missed Tuesday night’s game against the Royals.

La Russa, 77, held his daily meeting with media at about 4 p.m. Tuesday and seemed fine. He was also seen talking to general manager Rick Hahn on the field before the game — not an unusual occurrence — and going through his normal routine. Earlier, he was on the field while players were doing early work. La Russa also chatted with former Oakland Athletics All-Star pitcher Dave Stewart.

Bench coach Miguel Cairo managed the team in La Russa’s absence.

La Russa, who turns 78 on Oct. 4, is in his second season managing the Sox since getting hired before the 2021 season to come out of a nine-year retirement from a Hall of Fame career. The Sox won 93 games and the American League Central Division title in 2021 but have been among the biggest disappointments in baseball in 2022. They fell to 63-66 and to six games out of first place.

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Bears assemble practice squad

The Bears added 14 players to their practice squad on Wednesday, and figure to add two more before the end of the week.

All 14 spent time with the Bears in training camp, including third-string quarterback Nathan Peterman.

Joining him on offense is tight end Chase Allen, receiver Isaiah Coulter, running back Darrynton Evans, offensive lineman Lachavious Simmons and receiver Nsimba Webster.

The list of defensive players kept by the Bears is highlighted by defensive lineman Trevon Coley, who led the team with three preseason sacks. Fellow lineman Micah Dew-Treadway, a 25-year-old rookie who went to Bolingbrook High School, also made the practice squad.

Joining him is linebacker DeMarquis Gates, defensive lineman Sam Kamara, cornerback Davontae Harris and safety A.J. Thomas. Cornerback Thomas Graham Jr., who has not practiced during camp because of an injury but was considered an intriguing piece on this year’s roster, also made the practice squad.

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Source: La Russa out indefinitely due to healthon August 31, 2022 at 8:28 pm

3:25 PM ET

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is out indefinitely with an unspecified medical issue, a source confirmed to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.

Bench coach Miguel Cairo will manage the White Sox on an interim basis while La Russa undergoes further testing, the source told Rogers.

USA Today Sports first reported Wednesday that La Russa was out indefinitely.

Cairo said after Tuesday’s loss to the Kansas City Royals that the White Sox hoped to learn more about La Russa’s status Wednesday.

“We are going to keep him in our thoughts and hopefully everything is fine,” Cairo said.

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Sources: Nuggets hiring Miller as G League coachon August 31, 2022 at 8:01 pm

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Andre Miller, one of the most respected point guards of his 17-year NBA career, is finalizing a deal to become coach of the Denver Nuggets‘ G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

Miller replaces another former NBA guard, Jason Terry, who accepted a job with the Utah Jazz.

Miller, who missed only three games in his 17-year career, had been coaching at the Balboa School, a post-graduate prep school in San Diego since 2020. He retired in 2017 as No. 11 on the NBA’s career assists list, playing for nine NBA teams, including the Nuggets.

Miller had been considered one of the league’s most cerebral point guards in his career, compensating for a lack of athleticism with great decision-making and leadership. He’s the only NBA player to have 16,000 career points, 8,000 assists and 1,500 steals without an All-Star Game appearance.

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David Montgomery is the starter but doubts remain that he fits Bears’ new scheme

David Montgomery is still a question mark as the best running back option on the Bears in 2022.

David Montgomery is first on the depth chart but there are still doubts that he is the best option for the Bears within the new outside zone offensive scheme. According to reports, Montgomery may be sharing the ball a lot more than expected in the final year of his contract.

“The new staff seems to like David Montgomery just fine, but there is some skepticism about whether his style fits the new offense as well as [Khalil] Herbert’s does,”

Montgomery played very well in the final game of the preseason against the Browns. He tore off a big run that was called back as a result of a weak holding call. But he ran with anger which is the best version of David Montgomery the Bears are going to get.

That being said Montgomery’s lack of breakaway speed was also evident in the game against the Browns as he wasn’t able to pull away from defenders perhaps the way Herbert or Ebner has shown the ability to thus far.

Despite some of the skepticism surrounding Montgomery, he was named 98th overall amongt the top 100 players in the NFL as voted on by NFL players. He does play with a style that definitely endears him to Bears fans and probably GM Ryan Poles.

What seems to be keeping Montgomery the starter for now, is he has more consistent hands as a pass catcher out of the backfield. David Montgomery is also far and away the best blocker from the running back spot on the Bears roster at the moment. These were the two major things that were evident this preseason, Herbert struggled with drops and was a horrible blocker this preseason.

So for now Montgomery remains the starter, but he is going to have wind up losing production due to the depth the Bears have at the RB position heading into the 2022 season.

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