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Caitlin Clark won’t be part of Friday’s WNBA All-Star Game competitions
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix’s Brittney Griner and New York’s Jonquel Jones are among the biggest names that will participate in the WNBA’s special competitions on Friday during the league’s All-Star weekend. The WNBA also announced that Phoenix Mercury first coach and general manager Cheryl Miller will coach the WNBA All-Stars on Saturday. The national team will be led […]
Greed continues to take a sledgehammer to Wrigleyville's neighborhood charm
The Wrigleyville I set foot in 20 or so years ago is now a long-distant memory. A complete overhaul of Wrigley Field after the Ricketts family purchased the team in 2008 also saw Wrigleyville transform from a quaint neighborhood to a year-round money-making venture. The historic ballpark itself was in...
Suburban Chicago triple jump Olympian heads to Paris with focus on mental health
CHICAGO (CBS) — Professional triple jumper Tori Franklin is preparing to compete in her second Olympic games for Team U.S.A., but the Downers Grove South graduate overcame obstacles to get to Paris.Franklin was introduced to the triple jump early in her track and field career, which started at Downers Grove South High School."I was maybe a freshman in high school," she said. "The coach was like, 'Hey, try this thing,' and I was like, 'I don't want to do it,' but it stuck."She took her talents to Michigan State University and has since traveled around the world as a member of...
Here is the complete list of Illinois Olympians competing in Paris 2024
The 2024 Summer Olympics will begin soon, and any Illinois native needing an athlete to cheer for will have 36 athletes to cheer for in Paris. There are some well-known athletes, such as Chicago native and current Los Angeles Laker Anthony Davis, but there are others, like Riverside, Illinois, native, volleyball star and first-time Olympian Dana Rettke, who will get a chance to experience the biggest sports stage the world has to offer.
Three Wrigley rooftop buildings to be torn down after City Council approval
Three famous Wrigley rooftop buildings are set to be torn down after Chicago's City Council approved a rezoning plan for an area near the stadium on Wednesday. The three buildings stand along the 3600 block of North Sheffield Avenue, would be replaced with a 29-unit, five-story apartment complex with 11 parking spots behind the building.
White Sox rolling out concert-style posters in another crossover of art and Chicago sports
CHICAGO (AP) — Sitting in the middle of his All Star Press gallery in Logan Square, Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff sees a Chicago that loves its art and sports. Murals and sculptures and statues. Football, baseball, basketball and more. It’s only natural, he says, that they should all play together.
Kate Martin Injured During Las Vegas Aces Loss to Chicago
Iowa Hawkeye and Las Vegas Aces fans held their collective breaths last night as form Hawkeye Kate Martin suffered a lower leg injury. ESPN reports that the incident happened with 1:19 left in the first quarter when Martin appeared to slip on the court. Her reaction to the injury was immediate. Her teammates rushed onto the court and even shielded her from TV cameras.
How You Can Claim a FREE Chick-fil-A Sandwich When The Cubs Play At Wrigley
We all love getting free stuff, whether it’s a complimentary dessert on our birthday, a free concert at Millennium Park, or a movie screening in the park. However, it’s rare for our favorite sports teams to give away free items unless we’re actually at the game. Fortunately, Chick-fil-A is combining our love for baseball and our obsession with freebies. Plus, you don’t even have to attend the game to get it. Whenever the Cubs play at home, you’ll have the opportunity to claim a FREE Chick-fil-A Sandwich. Are you interested? Because we are. No. The only time you can claim a free sandwich is when the Cubs play at home in Wrigley, AND they win. 1. Ensure you are within the Chicago area of the giveaway. 2. Grant the Chick-fil-A® App permission to access your device’s location. 3. Confirm that you are using the latest version of the app. 4. Claim your reward! The offer will appear on the app’s home screen if you are in the Chicago geographic area. Tap “Claim” before the expiration date. When you redeem the reward, do so at a participating Chicago restaurant before the reward expires.
Caleb Williams Aimed To Secure No-Franchise Tag Clause In Bears Rookie Deal
Reported as completed Tuesday, the Bears’ negotiations with Caleb Williams may not be done just yet. As this is a modern rookie contract, a deal is expected to be finalized well before the season. But this year’s No. 1 pick asked for an unusual clause, representing one of the hold-ups.
Deal Set for Sale, Development of Former Fairmount Park
Accel Entertainment has announced an agreement to purchase FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing, the former Fairmount Park racetrack, with plans to continue racing and develop a long-stalled racino project. The $35 million deal is subject to approval by the Illinois Racing Board and casino ownership, and development would need the...
After amputation, suburban high school teacher relearns her passion for soccer
A suburban high school teacher is inspiring her community by taking on new challenges, even in the face of extreme adversity. “It's humbling to see just the amount of grace that she has, and kindness,” said Malinda Majoch, the principal at Harold L. Richards High School in Oak Lawn.
Elite Athletes and Defending Champions Set to Dazzle in 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
The streets of Chicago are gearing to once again play host to a thunderous parade of elite athleticism on October 13, as the Bank of America Chicago Marathon has officially dropped its roster of supreme pavement pounders for 2024. Touted are some of the planet’s swiftest marathoners, with the women's field fronted by Sutume Kebede – whose blistering 2:15:55 in Tokyo earlier this year rockets her into the eighth place all-time fastest women marathoners, as reported by NBC Chicago.
Angel Reese's Opinion Of A'ja Wilson Couldn't Be Clearer
Angel Reese and A'ja Wilson go way back. These two have a long-standing relationship, which was on full display after the Chicago Sky upset the Las Vegas Aces, 93-85, Tuesday night. After the game, Reese and Wilson shared an endearing moment as the Aces superstar congratulated the rookie ...
Open Thread Question of the Day: What is the best sports radio show in Chicago?
When I started getting interested in sports and flipping my radio over to Chicago stations to hear the discussion, I quickly learned. For Chicago sports fan, you’re either a 670 The Score fan or an ESPN 1000 fan. There are a few who toggle up and down the dial, but for the most part you like one station a little more.
NASCAR Experiment Gains Fan Support, Eyes Chicago-Like Success With City Officials
NASCAR Experiment Gains Fan Support: NASCAR’s attempt into street racing, marked by the remarkable success of the Chicago Street Race, is gaining notable traction among fans and city officials alike. This inventive approach, blending the thrill of racing with the dynamic backdrop of urban settings, has opened new pathways for the sport’s evolution. As NASCAR considers expanding this experiment to other cities, the collaboration with local authorities and the enthusiastic reception from the fanbase suggest a groundbreaking potential for the sport. However, the challenges and intricacies of implementing such events on a broader scale remain to be fully examined, raising intriguing questions about the future of urban racing.
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