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Angel Reese Has Amazing Offer For Young Fan With Same Name
There's a lot of things to say about Chicago Sky star Angel Reese but after a recent interaction with a fan it feels like "one of a kind" doesn't cut it anymore. Recently a post went viral of a little girl named Angel Reese who recently wore the No. 5 for the Team Sky rec season. The fan reportedly ...
Thousands Set to Arrive This Week for Fastpitch Softball World Series
More than 150 softball teams from across the Midwest will arrive in northwest Indiana to compete in the National Softball Association (NSA) Even & Odd North World Series – NW Indiana. Games will be played throughout the region at fields in Crown Point, Dyer, Schererville and LaPorte from July 16-21.
Bubba Wallace reacts to post-Chicago fine: ‘Best thing to happen to me’
LONG POND, Pa. — Bubba Wallace was fined $50,000 after the Chicago Street Race for contacting race winner Alex Bowman on the cool-down lap. Nearly a week removed from the contact, Wallace entered Pocono Raceway on Saturday with a newfound perspective following the penalty issued by NASCAR on Tuesday.
Chicago to Mackinac competition turns into downwind drag race
The fast conditions that were forecast are coming true as the 115th Chicago Yacht Club to Mackinac sailboat competition has turned into a downwind drag race. About 250 boats are competing. The Cruising Division left Chicago on Friday and the Racing Division left around lunchtime today. The online tracker shows the two groups flying northward up the Lake Michigan course.
City officials deny permit for open-water swim in Chicago River
The City of Chicago has denied a permit for an open-water swimming event in the Chicago River set for later this year due to significant safety concerns. The city received the permit application on June 13 for the swim, which was set for September 22. However, they denied it due...
SHG graduate, Sam Antonacci, drafted by Chicago White Sox
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Sacred Heart-Griffin graduate, Sam Antonacci, was drafted by the Chicago White Sox on Monday. Antonacci was drafted 140 overall in the fifth round of the MLB draft. Antonacci went to Heartland Community College in 2022 and 2023 before transferring to Coastal Carolina for the 2024...
Chicago Fire take road losing streak into matchup against Cincinnati
Chicago Fire (5-11-7, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. FC Cincinnati (15-5-3, first in the Eastern Conference) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE FC Cincinnati -175, Chicago +423, Draw +320; over/under is 2.5 goals. BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Fire hit the road against Cincinnati aiming to break a three-game road skid. Cincinnati is...
Bleacher Nation & Ankin Law Happy Hour
We are excited to announce our first Happy Hour event thanks to our partners at Ankin Law! Come hang out with Brett, Michael, and others from the teams at Bleacher Nation and Ankin Law! We will be giving away swag, free tickets for beer, and more!. Happy Hour Details. Date:...
Southwest Collective leads monthly bike rides to highlight every park in the area near Midway Airport
On the morning of Saturday, July 13, Southwest Collective, "a collective of neighborhoods in the Midway [Airport] area, joining forces to improve the Southwest Side of Chicago," held one of its monthly community bike rides. It began and ended at Nottingham Park, 7101 W. 63rd St. in the Clearing community. Neither Robin Hood and his Merry Men, nor anyone from the Cook County Sheriff's Department, made an appearance. But several people did show up for a pleasant 3.9 miles, half-hour bike ride around the neighborhood in nice weather.
New pickleball courts open in Schultz Park
LANSING, Ill. (July 15, 2024) – Lansing pickleball players now have a second venue to call home. On Monday the Lan-Oak Park District announced the opening of new pickleball courts at Schultz Park, located at Schultz Dr. and Ada St. Four pickleball courts replace the single tennis court that was positioned near the southwest corner of the park.
West Chicago Police Dive into Charity with Chicago Ducky Derby for Special Olympics
In just over 23 days, the splashdown of rubber ducks will mark the eagerly anticipated Chicago Ducky Derby, a thrilling annual event that promises fun and fundraising in downtown Chicago. Among the enthusiastic participants this year are officers from the West Chicago Police Department, who are diving headfirst into the charitable spirit to support Special Olympics Illinois.
Sports Roundup: Cards Beat Cubs 5-4
In Major League Baseball: the St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs to wrap up a 4-game series today at Busch Stadium. Game time is 1:15pm. On Saturday, the Cards played a day-night double header with the 2nd game being a make up game from a rainout in May. In...
Kevin Harvick Surprised by Chicago Race: From “Dumbest Thing” to Newfound Love
Kevin Harvick Surprised by Chicago Race: Kevin Harvick‘s initial skepticism towards Chicago’s enthusiasm for NASCAR was overturned during a recent street race event, revealing an unexpected synergy between the city and the sport. Despite his reservations, Harvick found himself admiring the organization, vibrant energy, and noteworthy community involvement that transformed Chicago into an unlikely racing epicenter. This event shattered preconceived notions about NASCAR’s compatibility with urban locales and highlighted the untapped potential for the sport to flourish in diverse environments.
South suburban high school teacher selected for U.S. Women's National Amputee Soccer Team
CHICAGO (CBS) — Christina Kreil teaches social studies at Richards High School, which she calls her dream job. She is also continuing to achieve her dream of playing soccer on the biggest stage. And she is doing so while fighting a rare disease.Christina Kreil fell in love with soccer in fifth grade and played through high school. But she did so while experiencing pain in her right foot."It was really hard to kick with the tumor," she said. "I managed to play through my senior year, and then I was just kind of managing the pain."Christina was diagnosed with a giant...
67 Chargers Earn Academic All-Region 4 for Spring Semester
Sixty-seven Sandburg student-athletes earned Academic All-NJCAA Region 4 honors for the 2024 spring semester. Honorees had to achieve at least a 3.0 grade point average and pass a minimum of 12 credit hours to earn the distinction. Among Sandburg’s recipients, 44 had a GPA of 3.50 or better. Nineteen Chargers had a perfect 4.0 GPA, and each Sandburg team was represented within that group of student-athletes with an unblemished GPA.
Chicago White Sox pick Aggies senior catcher Jackson Appel in 6th round of 2024 MLB Draft
As DJ Khaled likes to say, “Another one!” Six Texas A&M baseball players have been selected in the 2024 MLB Draft thus far. Senior catcher Jackson Appel joined the group on Monday as he was chosen in the sixth round by the Chicago White Sox with the 169th overall pick. Two selections prior his batterymate, junior right-handed pitcher Tanner Jones, was picked by the Kansas City Royals. Appel and Jones join juniors, outfielder Braden Montgomery and RHP Chris Cortez, sophomore LHP Ryan Prager and 2024 shortstop commit Wyatt Sanford as fellow Aggies draftees. At 12th overall to the Boston Red Sox, Montgomery...
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