Mike Holem calls it a profession after 39 years on the IDNR

Mike Holem was delivering pheasants once I arrived in mid-December. District forester Jim Tresouthick tracked him down, then gave a tour of the Des Plaines Game Propagation Center close to Wilmington. After 39 years with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Department of Conservation), most as supervisor of the sport farm, Holem retired Tuesday. When his substitute is employed, he might be again to coach the particular person. Biologist Bob Massey famous Holem won't have sat for an interview with out it being a shock. For those that hunt put-and-take pheasants in northeastern Illinois, Holem was the devoted soul rising them. There have been adjustments and surprises by way of the years. Predators have elevated, with

Josh Gordon Congratulates Tom Brady On 500th TD Pass, Career Milestone

Josh Gordon Congratulates Tom Brady On 500th TD Pass, Career Milestone

Josh Gordon didn’t need to spend much time with Tom Brady to recognize his greatness. The New England Patriots wide receiver congratulated the legendary quarterback Friday morning on his latest career milestone: his 500th touchdown pass. Brady joined Peyton Manning and Brett Favre in the 500 club Thursday night during the Patriots’ 38-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Having caught Brady’s historic pass, Gordon marked the occasion with with this congratulatory message for his teammate, whom he describes in an emjoi as the GOAT.

Andrés Iniesta ends Spain career: his greatness explained

Andrés Iniesta ends Spain career: his greatness explained

Andrés Iniesta has announced his retirement from international football after Spain's loss on penalties to Russia in their round of 16 tie at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.The midfield metronome, who also departed Barcelona for Japanese side Vissel Kobe at the end of last season, stands down having won the UEFA European Championship in 2018 and 2012, as well as the 2010 FIFA World Cup. UEFA.com celebrates his brilliance. On retiring"It's true that this was my last match with the national team. On an individual level, it brings an end to a marvellous chapter of my life. It's a difficult moment, one we've experienced

Ronaldo on THAT goal: ‘It was a great night’

Ronaldo on THAT goal: ‘It was a great night’

After Cristiano Ronaldo had smashed the ball from high out of the rainy sky into the left-hand corner of Gianluigi Buffon's net for his second goal against Juventus on Tuesday, there was a stunned silence in Turin while the Real Madrid star wheeled away to celebrate, followed by spontaneous applause as home fans offered due respect. What a finish!"Well, for me it was an unbelievable moment," Ronaldo told UEFA.com after Madrid's 3-0 UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg win. "I have to say thank you a lot – grazie – to all the Juventus supporters. What they did for me was amazing. I'm so happy – thank you. It

Paris, Juventus and Liverpool prosper

Paris, Juventus and Liverpool prosper

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Bubba Wallace Keeping Head Down After Tough Year: ‘I’m Not Done Yet’

Bubba Wallace Keeping Head Down After Tough Year: ‘I’m Not Done Yet’

Darrell Wallace Jr. has endured one of the most trying years of his career thus far in 2017, but the low points only have spurred him on to keep pursuing his dream. In a blog post for NASCAR.com on Friday, Wallace revealed that his 2017 season, with all its peaks and valleys, has given him a new perspective on his career. “I’m continuing to look at this trying season as a building block that will aid me in my next steps in racing,” Wallace wrote. “Making appearances at the track just to keep relevant in a very fast-moving sport. “Because I’m not done yet.” Although Wallace failed to reach victory lane, he started