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Pickleball courts in Northwest suburbs temporarily close due to bad behavior
Some people take their pickleball play pretty seriously but some heated exchanges in the Lake Zurich area forced officials to temporarily close some courts. “We are supposed to be adults, right,” Ela Township Supervisor Gloria Palmblad said.
Michigan gymnast reaches new heights by making USA Olympic team
Michigan’s Paul Juda was on the fringe entering the United States men’s gymnastics Olympic trials June 27 and 29 in Minneapolis. The Deerfield, Illinois native picked a good time to have the meet of his life. He accomplished what he set out to do during the two-day event with zero falls and hitting all his routines. Juda finished fourth in the all-round and top-five in four events: floor (second), pommel horse (third), vault (fourth), and high bar (fifth). His Olympic dream was now left in the hands of the selection committee, who used an algorithm based on scores from the U.S. Championships and Olympic trials to determine the five members and two alternates who will represent the U.S. in Paris July 26-Aug. 11.
Li, McMyler to Compete in Women’s Western Amateur
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke women's golfers Katie Li and Emma McMyler are set to compete in the 124th Women's Western Amateur, which will take place July 16-20 at the Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest, Ill. All golfers will play 36 holes of stroke play with the top 32 advancing...
Evanstonian vying for gold medal in unicycle basketball
You may have seen Evanstonian Kyle Campbell riding along the lakefront on his 7-foot-tall giraffe unicycle. He does this while juggling. He mounts the uni (Campbell’s preferred term) by standing on the ledge of his front porch. Campbell rides the vehicle for fun and relaxation. His website includes many videos, most from passersby who send them to him.
Northwestern Big Ten Basketball Preview 2024-25: Buie Era is Over
The Northwestern Wildcats have to get used to their new era. That is in this new 18-team Big Ten Conference and the fact that the Boo Buie Era is officially over. Head Coach Chris Collins prepares for his 12th season at the Helm of the Wildcats. The team has plenty of scoring and leadership production to replace in 2024-25.
Annual Cooperstown trip creates memories, improves skills for Evanston 12-year-olds
For 12-year-old boys in Evanston who play travel baseball, the weeklong trip to Cooperstown is a rite of passage. Never mind the lack of air-conditioning, rigorous game schedules and zero sleep, these boys have a ball. Organized through the Evanston Baseball & Softball Association travel program and attended by a...
New Northwestern offensive coordinator Zach Lujan breaks down portal recruiting, Wildcats offense
Zach Lujan never coached with David Braun before receiving a phone call about possibly heading to Chicago. But with coaching circle connections and going head-to-head against Braun during his time at South Dakota State, Lujan had done enough to impress the Northwestern head coach. A back-to-back FCS national champion as South Dakota State’s offensive coordinator, […] The post New Northwestern offensive coordinator Zach Lujan breaks down portal recruiting, Wildcats offense appeared first on On3.
Evanston Unity Soccer Festival reaches new heights
Elliott Hurtig said he was playing soccer at James Park when he noticed how the fields were divided, each with different cultures and ethnicities. He decided it did not have to be that way. A decade later, the Evanston Unity Soccer Festival has evolved to become a city staple, bringing...
Northwestern Wildcats 2024 Team Preview | The College Football Experience (Ep. 1636)
The College Football Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network continues its 134 college football team preview series with the Northwestern Wildcats 2024 Season Preview. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & Patty C (@PattyC831) break down each and every position for the Wildcats and key in on their upcoming 2024 college football schedule. Can David Braun duplicate his first season success in Evanston, Illinois? Did Northwestern make a mistake by tearing down old Ryan Field for a new soulless stadium? Did Northwestern do Pat Fitzgerald dirty?
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