Category Archives: Victory Lane

"Classic" Sports This Weekend
In the absence of live sports, we are bringing back some archived broadcasts for you, courtesy of Westwood One and the Performance Racing Network. Saturday, April 4th: *Victory 103.9 at 11:00am...
Lane Blickem Apr 03, 2020

Chicago White Sox Radio Broadcaster Ed Farmer Dies
Chicago White Sox radio broadcaster Ed Farmer died Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Farmer started his career as a radio announcer for the White Sox in 1992. He became the team's play-by-plan man in 2006. Pr...
Renee Fonner Apr 02, 2020

IHSA Remains Optimistic for a May 1 Return to School and Truncated Spring Season
For Immediate Release Here is the latest COVID-19 update from #IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson: "First and foremost, the IHSA continues to encourage all Illinois residents to heed the recommend...
Renee Fonner Apr 01, 2020

Wimbledon Canceled Due To COVID-19
Wimbledon Canceled Due To COVID-19 (London) -- The Wimbledon tennis tournament won't go on as scheduled this year because of the coronavirus. Organizers announced the tournament's cancelation today. H...
Renee Fonner Apr 01, 2020

Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021 TOKYO (AP) The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games. Tokyo organizers said Monday the opening ...
Renee Fonner Mar 30, 2020

Former Harlem Globetrotter Fred "Curly" Neal Dies
Former Harlem Globetrotter Fred "Curly" Neal Dies (Houston, TX) -- Legendary Harlem Globetrotter Fred "Curly" Neal is dead at the age of 77. For over 20 years, the basketball legend displayed slick dr...
Renee Fonner Mar 26, 2020 Bob n Renee / CC

Indianapolis 500 postponed until August because of COVID-19
Indianapolis 500 postponed until August because of COVID-19 The Indianapolis 500 scheduled for May 24 has been postponed until August because of the coronavirus pandemic and won't run on Memorial Day ...
Renee Fonner Mar 26, 2020 momentcaptured1 / CC

T'wolves' Towns Says Mother Is In Medically Induced Coma With Coronavirus
T'wolves' Towns Says Mother Is In Medically Induced Coma With Coronavirus (Minneapolis, MN) -- Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns says his mother has the coronavirus and is fighting for ...
Renee Fonner Mar 25, 2020 Trending Topics 2019 / CC

Cardinals Make Roster Moves
Cardinals Make Roster Moves (St. Louis, MO) -- The Cardinals are making roster moves even as the season is on hold because of the coronavirus outbreak. The club moved right-hander Jake Woodford, infie...
Renee Fonner Mar 20, 2020 Sterling G / CC

UIC Basketball Self-Isolating After Officials Test Positive For COVID-19
UIC Basketball Self-Isolating After Officials Test Positive For COVID-19 (Chicago, IL) -- The UIC men's basketball team is self-isolating after two officials tested positive for coronavirus. At least ...
Renee Fonner Mar 20, 2020 sergio santos / CC


