Paul Johnson
@ByPaulJohnson
Freelance journalist in Chicago. @IBWAA member. Coverage: @BeaconNSports, @ECNSports, @Naperville_Sun, more. Inquiries: [email protected].
RIP blue checkmark, 6/22/22-4/20/23. Twas a good run.
This has to be the last game for Bruhan as a Cub. This is not a Major League player, come on. Simply cannot be starting ever on a contender.
The Juan Soto Player Series sunglasses by @ride100percent are OUT! 🕶️ LIKE and REPOST for a chance to win your own! Rules: mlb.com/network/about/… | NoPurNec, US/18+, Ends 7/28
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Izzi is a 5-pitch righty, 7' ext, 5.8' release 4S - 94.5 mph, 17.5" VB, 10" arm-side (underwhelming in-zone results) SK - 94 mph, 10" VB, 17" arm-side SL - 86 mph, 2" VB, 3" glove-side (plus miss & chase) SWP - 82 mph, -3" VB, 17" glove-side CH - 88 mph, 3" VB, 18" arm-side
Left-hander Brandyn Garcia and right-hander Ashton Izzi are headed back to the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Seattle Mariners for first baseman Josh Naylor, sources tell ESPN. That's the full trade. And so begins deadline season. Buckle up.
MLB trade season is officially open! @OEHSbaseball @OEHS_GoWolves graduate Ashton Izzi is part of the first trade, heading to Arizona. @BeaconNSports @ECNSports
Left-hander Brandyn Garcia and right-hander Ashton Izzi are headed back to the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Seattle Mariners for first baseman Josh Naylor, sources tell ESPN. That's the full trade. And so begins deadline season. Buckle up.
NCC Football begins the 2025 campaign atop the D3football.com Top 25 Poll. The Cardinals received 24 of the 25 possible first-place votes. 📰: tinyurl.com/2yexeqtj @football_ncc | #WeAreNC #d3football
It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and…
So glad Ozzy had a chance to feel the love one last time. Huge fan, such sad news.
BREAKING: Ozzy Osbourne, famed Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal pioneer, has died. He was 76. Read more: abcnews.link/Gqg3ANm
Since he was little, @WayneRandazzo ’07 dreamed of a career in the big leagues. Now, he’s living out that dream as the TV play-by-play announcer for the LA @Angels. Listen to episode 3 of the 1861 Podcast to learn how North Central helped pave his path: bit.ly/4jbDDU4.
Jeff Thorne, a decorated former Division III head coach who brought a national title to North Central in 2019 before leaving to become Western Michigan's offensive coordinator in 2022, is facing the fight of his life Please join us in praying for him footballscoop.com/2025/07/21/jef…
David Wright gets his #5 retired by the @Mets today! LIKE and REPOST for a chance at this autographed baseball from the former Mets captain. Rules: mlb.com/network/about/… | NoPurNec, US/18+, Ends 7/22
Chicago Bears reached agreement today with second-round pick WR Luther Burden III on a fully-guaranteed, $10.965 million contract, marking the first time in NFL history that the 39th pick has secured a fully-guaranteed deal, per the @WINSportsGroup.
Michael's moment. After Arizona run, Yorkville's Michael Hilker gets taken by Minnesota Twins in 20th round of MLB draft. "I have a job now." @ByPaulJohnson with story for #TribSuburbanSports. @michaelhilker4 @FoxesBaseball @Twins @ArizonaBaseball chicagotribune.com/2025/07/18/mic…
Michael's moment. After Arizona run, Yorkville's Michael Hilker gets taken by Minnesota Twins in 20th round of MLB draft. "I have a job now." @ByPaulJohnson with story for #TribSuburbanSports. @michaelhilker4 @FoxesBaseball @Twins @ArizonaBaseball chicagotribune.com/2025/07/18/mic…
🚨 2⃣0⃣2⃣5⃣ #IHSA FOOTBALL SCHEDULE RELEASE🚨 🏈🏆🦃 The road to the #IHSA Football State Finals at Hancock Stadium on Thanksgiving weekend begins here!!! 🔗See the schedules▶️ ihsa.org/sports/footbal…
GIVEAWAY: Pete Crow-Armstrong jersey (winner decides style/size) 🔥 Retweet by midnight on Sunday to be entered to win. (must be following us to win) Tag a Cubs fan below for an extra entry! 🐻
This Hank Aaron tribute is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen at a professional sporting event. Wow.
55 days 'til the season & we’re giving away a @dodeyingbo signed helmet to celebrate 🎉 RT if you want it!
Congratulations, to ‘22 grad Michael Hilker on being drafted last night! Cant’t wait to see what path you take! @michaelhilker4 | @YHSAthletics115 | @jwelge96 | @PrepBaseballIL
Twin Cities stand up! 🫵 You've got a Wildcat incoming! 👀