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RAGBRAI kicks off in Glenwood
This year's RAGBRAI kicked off Saturday in Glenwood.
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...
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...
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.
Gotham FC vs. Chicago Red Stars preview: Summer Cup opener in the Windy City
After the international break which followed a 2-1 victory over Angel City FC, NJ/ NY Gotham FC, as well as the rest of NWSL and six of the best teams from Liga MX Femenil, will transition to the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. The Summer Cup is meant to be a way for NWSL to continue playing games and remain in the public consciousness while its teams' Olympic players are away. It is also a way to avoid impacting the regular season standings. This strengthens the league's ties with Liga MX Femenil as this will be the first time the two leagues will participate in an official competition together.
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