INDIANAPOLIS — For 21 consecutive years, an undrafted rookie has made the initial 53-man roster for the Indianapolis Colts.

Oakwood’s Grace Davis, seated right, signs a letter of intent on Friday to run cross country and attend Danville Area Community College. Joining Davis at her signing is Oakwood coach Lynn Anderson, seated left, and Oakwood athletics director John Olde, standing.

Georgetown-Ridge Farm’s Milee Devore, seated center, signs a letter of intent on Friday to run cross country and attend Danville Area Community College. Joining Devore at her signing were coach Katie Rodgers, seated left, coach Josh Cavanaugh, seated right, principal Kevin Thomas, standing.

INDIANAPOLIS — Any conversation about the safety position for the Indianapolis Colts must begin with Malik Hooker.

CHICAGO — Mariana Ochoa worries about the effect of the COVID-19 crisis on her three boys. Their school is closed. She can’t take them to their favorite park at the moment. There is no backyard at their home on the southwest side of Chicago.

CATLIN — Last year as this time, Payton Taylor was a busy man.

CHAMPAIGN — Sports could be making a return to the University of Illinois campus before too long.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kenny Moore II is looking forward to teaming with a new starting cornerback this fall.

INDIANAPOLIS — Justin Houston proved to be well worth the money in his first season with the Indianapolis Colts.

CHAMPAIGN — At a time when most of us are feeling sorry for ourselves, the Bobby Roundtree story should serve as an inspiration.

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Walker is well-versed in the business side of sports.

Every close-knit family looks forward to gaining new additions.

OAKWOOD — Darrin Fletcher and Tim Lee have been lifelong friends, so you know that they will be closely watching the MLB Dream Bracket 2 Tournament on MLB.com this week.

INDIANAPOLIS — There aren’t many questions for the Indianapolis Colts at linebacker.

DANVILLE — Distance runners have plenty of time to think during their training sessions.

LAKE FOREST — Michael McCaskey, who led the Chicago Bears for nearly three decades following the death of his grandfather George Halas, died Saturday after a lengthy battle with cancer, the team said. He was 76.

INDIANAPOLIS – Ryan Kelly was selected to the Pro Bowl for the first time in 2019, and the 26-year-old center has fully established himself as a leader on one of the NFL’s strongest offensive lines.

HOOPESTON — Not all student-athletes can simply be judged by their successes on the field of competition.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts were the only team in the NFL last season to start the same five players for all 16 games on the offensive line.

The NCAA’s Board of Governors last month voted historically to amend an NCAA rule which will clear the way for NCAA student-athletes to receive compensation through their name, image and likeness.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — David Alun Tanner and his twin brother Joe were born on Jan. 21, 1950 in Danville to the late Megan and Dr. Bill Tanner. He grew up with and is survived by his four brothers, Jim, Joe, Tom, and John in an idyllic, central Illinois rural setting surrounded by mature trees,…

INDIANAPOLIS – Tight ends play an important role in Frank Reich’s offense.

DANVILLE — At this time of year, Jaren Hotsinpiller would be on the courts at the Danville Tennis Center, a place that he has known since he was a child.

INDIANAPOLIS — Chris Ballard had two offseason goals for the Indianapolis Colts.

OAKWOOD — Grace Davis needed a little extra convincing to go out for the Oakwood/Salt Fork cross country team.