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NASCAR Fans Were Furious With NBC's Decision On Sunday
NASCAR's Cup Series race ended on USA Network, angering much of the sport's fan base. The race, which was scheduled to begin at 2:30, started on USA, too, due to the President Biden dropout news. NBC bumped NASCAR off the network at the start of the race to cover Biden dropping out of the race. ...
RAGBRAI kicks off in Glenwood
This year's RAGBRAI kicked off Saturday in Glenwood.
Noelle Malkamaki Earns Spot on 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team
MIRAMAR, Fla. – DePaul Track and Field's Noelle Malkamaki was officially announced as a member of the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team on Sunday morning, marking her first selection to the team. The two-time World Champion shattered her previous F46 Shot Put world record of 13.32m, set at the 2023...
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese will ‘wear our get-along shirts’ for WNBA All-Stars vs Team USA
PHOENIX — Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese knows about the palpable rivalry between her and Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. The two have been on opposing sides dating back to Reese at Maryland and Clark at Iowa in 2020. The rivalry continued when Reese transferred to LSU, with increasing stakes: LSU beat Iowa in the 2023 national championship game, and Iowa returned the favor in 2024 in the Elite Eight.
Goal! For migrant kids, a free soccer program in Chicago
When 8-year-old Mathias Bastó first arrived at Skinner Park on Chicago’s West Side on a recent afternoon, he stared in excitement at the field where a group of about 15 kids were about to start soccer practice. A volunteer greeted him and pointed to a box full of pairs of shoes and shin guards.
Cavaliers Guard Max Strus pays it forward through annual basketball camp
A little more than a decade ago, Max Strus was roaming the halls of Stagg High School in Palos Hills. Despite only receiving one Division I scholarship offer, Strus had big dreams for his future. “High schools always have career planner classes and all those things, and professional athlete was...
Rolling together: Humboldt Park Skate Club builds community on wheels
CHICAGO - We all spend most of our time either at work, school or at home. Having a third place can be any safe space that doesn’t fall in those first two categories. It could be a church, the gym, the mall or even a coffee shop you frequent.
It’s a feast. Transfers EJ Mosley and Jacob Rice make triumphant return to St. Laurence. ‘All of us are eating.’
EJ Mosley and Jacob Rice both had huge sophomore seasons for St. Laurence in 2022-23, each averaging 15 points. Then both departed, transferring before their junior years. Mosley and Rice have now both returned to Burbank, ready to finish out their high school careers with strong performances at the place they started. “It feels good to be back,” Mosley said. “The chemistry’s still there. In ...
Revolution II’s Losing Streak Hits Record After Chicago Fire II Defeat
Revolution II set a club record for the longest losing streak with their fifth consecutive loss, falling 3-2 to Chicago Fire II despite early lead by Monis from a penalty kick. Monis scored his third goal against Chicago Fire II in 2024. David Porebra's penalty kick marked his 12th goal...
Marist’s Vidovic 2024 VolleyballMag Boys High School Coach of the Year
Great coaches in sports do the little things great — the intangibles that never see the light of day in the public’s eye. Chicago Marist High School boys volleyball coach Jordan Vidovic is a textbook example. “The thing that stands out the most is his dedication to the...
Chicago Fire FC II Bounces Back with Home Win Against New England Revolution II
Bridgeview, Ill. (July 21, 2024) – Chicago Fire FC II (8-4-6-5) earned three points in a 3-2 home win over New England Revolution II (4-12-2-2) Sunday afternoon at SeatGeek Stadium. David Poreba scored his league-leading 12th goal of the year, while Lamonth Rochester and Jason Shokalook each scored their second of 2024. The victory was an Eastern Conference-high sixth at home for Chicago this campaign.
Midwest tough: Wilmette sailor Maggie Shea explains Lake Michigan edge ahead of Olympics
Maggie Shea is one of those tough Midwestern sailors. Shea grew up playing with her cousins by tipping over boats and swimming underneath. She drove to regattas packed in her parents' green Suburban with a boat tied to the top. And she laughs every time someone comes to Chicago and stares in awe at the sight of Lake Michigan, thinking it looks like an ocean.
1962 – Crash Helps Gerken Win Illiana Race
Whitey Gerken (44) races against Curtis Turner (20) during the USAC late model stock car race at Illiana. Gerken would go on to win the race while Turner would finish second. – Wayne Bryant Photo/Stan Kalwasinski Collection. Schererville, Ind. (July 21, 1962) – A capacity crowd watched Whitey Gerken...
27 Chargers, 2 Sandburg teams named NJCAA All-Academic
GALESBURG — Sandburg had 27 student-athletes and two teams earn NJCAA All-Academic awards for the 2023-24 school year. Student-athletes who achieved a GPA of at least 3.60 were eligible for NJCAA All-Academic honors. Two Chargers were named NJCAA All-Academic First Team for recording a perfect 4.0 GPA. Another nine received second-team honors (3.80-3.99 GPA), and 16 earned third-team honors (3.60-3.79 GPA).
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