School Board honors L.C. student-athletes

ST. JOHN | Lake Central High School athletics took center stage at Monday’s School Board meeting.

Athletics became a way for E.C. youth to attend college

Before the Great Depression, there was little talk in the Calumet Region about high school graduates going on to college. That changed when outstanding athletes began breaking through and were followed by others from the high same school.

Young gay athletes set tone for NBA coming out

CHICAGO | You've probably never heard of Holly Peterson or Jonathan Jean-Pierre. One came out as a lesbian at age 15, when she was playing high school basketball. The other, a college rower, told his teammates last year that he's gay.

Rajai Davis; Conor Gillaspie

The Blue Jays' Rajai Davis, right, steals third base in front of White Sox third baseman Conor Gillaspie during the first inning of Thursday's game in Toronto.

White Sox Blue Jays Baseball

White Sox starting pitcher Jose Quintana struck out seven Toronto batters in 6 2/3 innings of Wednesday's 7-0 win.

Registration ends Friday for soccer and flag football

HOBART | Registration ends today for the Hobart Family YMCA's Spring Youth Soccer and Youth Flag Football programs. Practice will begin the week of April 8.

Parents can establish good exercise habits with their kids

It's more important now than ever to instill good exercise and nutrition habits into children at a young age, area health and fitness experts agree.

ND, IU success leads to increased merchandise, apparel sales

Notre Dame football’s No. 1 ranking is likely to boost its team apparel and merchandise sales well into its championship game appearance Jan. 7.

East Coast Sub Sensation opens first location in Schererville

SCHERERVILLE | Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled East Coast-style subs, will officially open its doors in Schererville on December 5. Franchise owner Raul Padilla will hold a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wednesday, December 5 to Sunday, December 9 to …

PNC Athletics Receives Biggest Single Gift From IU Health LaPorte

WESTVILLE | The Purdue University North Central athletics program has received a $25,000 corporate sponsorship from IU Health LaPorte Hospital, the largest single gift in the program's history.

Boo Bash supports athletics

National award finalist hopes to play his way to college

Nicholas Goldsmith, of Dyer, is celebrating is selection as one of 10 national finalists for the inaugural U.S. Army - Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence.

Dewayne Wise

The White Sox's Dewayne Wise celebrates a solo home run against the Blue Jays during the third inning of Thursday's game in Toronto.

Adam Dunn

White Sox first baseman Adam Dunn celebrates one of two home runs he hit against the Toronto Blue Jays during Monday's game.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Title IX transformed me, and other women's lives too

I enjoyed the June 24 article applauding the top athletes and coaches whose careers and lives were forever changed because of Title IX. But the complete story lies in the impact that this law has had on countless women over the last 40 years – an impact that has affected who we are, what we …

Sheriff kicks off summer hoops league for youth

GARY | Lake County Sheriff John Buncich will kick off his Summer Basketball League for girls and boys 6 to 14 on Monday in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana.