Michael O'Brien is a journalist based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in local sports coverage. He writes for the Chicago Sun-Times and America Media, with his work also appearing in Health Affairs. Michael focuses on high school basketball and other local sports events, providing game scores, player profiles, and rankings.
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Michael O’Brien's coverage primarily focuses on local high school sports, particularly basketball in the Chicago area. Given this emphasis, he would likely be most responsive to pitches related to upcoming games, standout performances by individual players or teams, and trends within the local high school basketball scene.
In order to effectively engage with Michael O'Brien, consider providing insights into emerging talents or notable achievements within Chicago’s high school basketball community. Since his focus is on event coverage and specific game results, offering exclusive interviews with coaches or players from prominent schools could also capture his attention.
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A look at all the boys basketball players that have committed to Division I schools.
By: Michael O Brien, Michael-Obrien
The NCAA eliminated the long-running National Letter of Intent program in October. This year, high school students are signing financial aid agreements with colleges for one or multiple years.
By: Michael O'Brien
Rich opens the season with two Player of the Year candidates and state title aspirations
By: Michael O Brien, Michael-Obrien
Naperville Central's defense was nearly flawless in a 24-7 win against undefeated Lyons on Friday in Western Springs.
By: Michael O Brien, Michael-Obrien
By: Michael-Obrien, Michael O Brien
Naperville Central vaults into the top five. Morris, Wilmington and Richards make season debuts.
By: Michael-Obrien, Michael O Brien
A look at Morgan Park's schedule this season brings up a major concern. Is the level of play in Public League football too low for a team to achieve playoff success?
By: Kristal Graham, Michael O Brien, Davis Wright
Alaska Ballot Measure One passed, according to unofficial election results, and brings with it three major changes for Alaska employers. The new law goes into effect July 1, 2025, but employers should start the process of reviewing leave policies and pay practices in anticipation of the upcoming changes now as it unlikely that any employer's current policies comply with the new law.
By: Dalton McGrath, Michael O Brien, Ariel Solose
In a recent decision in Lochan v. Binance Holdings Limited, the Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) affirmed the decision of the lower court setting aside an arbitration agreement as void both because it was contrary to public policy and unconscionable. The lower court decision was previously discussed in our February 2024 Blakes Bulletin: Ontario Court Rejects Crypto Arbitration Agreement as Unenforceabl e.
By: Michael-Obrien, Michael O Brien
There isn't a super team loaded with Division I recruits in the area this season. The preseason No. 1 ranking could have gone to multiple teams, but Thompson and Pettigrew form the most consistent combo.
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