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Photos: Sterling football hits the gridiron

Sterling players hit the field Monday, August 11, 2025, for the first day of football practice.

By Alex T. Paschal●

Photos: Dixon football takes the field

Dixon footballers look to continue their winning ways with the first day of practice Monday, Aug. 11, 2025.

By Alex T. Paschal●

Photos Day One: Oregon Ganymedes at World Tournament of Historic Base Ball

Oregon's vintage base ball team, the Ganymedes, won a game and lost a game, on the opening day of the 22nd World Tournament of Historic Base Ball, held at the Henry Ford Museum's Greenfield Village on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Dearborn, Michigan. The Ganymedes fell to the Columbus Ohio Buckeyes 22-13 and beat the Bay City Independents 22-7. The tournament continued on Sunday.

By Earleen Hinton - Shaw Local News Network correspondent●

Photos: 2025 Venetian Night in Dixon

Venetian Night in Dixon on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, featured magicians, street performers, face painting, a spaghetti eating contest, mini boat races, a drone light show and more. The Discover Dixon event was held along the riverfront.

By Brian Hurley for Shaw Local●

Photos: Bears open preseason with tie against Dolphins

The Chicago Bears kicked off their preseason with a 24-24 tie with the Miami Dolphins Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field in Chicago.

By Mark Busch ●