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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...
Naperville native Casey Krueger is heading back to the Olympics: ‘This is what I’ve been waiting for’
Casey Krueger didn’t know when she was going to get the call. She paced, waited by her phone, tried to distract herself. But keeping her mind off of whether she’d be a two-time Olympian is no small feat. Then the phone rang. Krueger jumped. She scrambled to find a quiet place to answer. Emma Hayes, head coach of the U.S. women’s national soccer team, was on the line. Hayes started talking, but ...
Nicky Lopez gives back with inaugural Chicago White Sox charity softball tournament
When former Naperville Central baseball star Nicky Lopez was traded by the Atlanta Braves to his hometown Chicago White Sox this offseason, the Sox not only received a versatile infielder on the diamond, but a local standout eager to give back to the community. Lopez, who was inducted in the Naperville Central Athletics Hall of Fame earlier this year, hosted his first 16-inch charity softball tournament, featuring sixteen teams at Mount Greenwood Park in Chicago.
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association hosts first Special Olympics flag football program
Kids with the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association have hit the gridiron this year as members of the first Special Olympics flag football program. Calling themselves the Wildcats, the team is made up of athletes ages 7-15 to learn more about the game of football, as well as teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical fitness.
Hinsdale’s Amegadjie Ready to Bear Down
Kiran Amegadjie came to Hinsdale Central High School thinking his future was in basketball. By sophomore year, however, he made a pivot with his career and started to play football, instead. “He was late to the game, so he really didn’t start playing football until his sophomore year in high...
1980 – Santa Fe Flag for Melius in Dixieland 100
Mike Melius claimed victory in the Dixieland Challenge Invitational 100 at Santa Fe Speedway. Track announcer Jan Gabriel makes the trophy presentation. – Vince & Dorothy Mayer Photo. Willow Springs, Ill. (July 17, 1980) – Mike Melius took the lead when pacesetting Al Schill spun out on the 90th...
Big Week | July 17-24
Wednesday, July 24, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., LSF Brookfield Library. Stop by the top floor of the library for the coolest views of the Chicago Grit bike races. Drop-in to the Maker Studio to create posters to cheer on the racers, sample free snacks, and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the most challenging turnpike on the racecourse. Register for classes and events online at www.lsfbrookfieldlibrary.org, by phone at 708-485-6917 or in person at the library. Walk-ins welcome, where applicable. 3541 Park Ave.
Beloit Senior Legion Bandits rout Lake Geneva 27-4
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — The Beloit Senior Legion Bandits tuned up for regional action next week by throttling host Lake Geneva 27-4 on Wednesday night. Carson Pingel, the first of three Beloit pitchers, picked up the victory. The game was scheduled for nine innings, but was called after six. “We were keeping a scorebook, but the guy doing it ran out of room keeping track of all the runs,” Beloit...
Two new paddle courts likely at KLM
Hinsdale paddle tennis enthusiasts likely will have two new courts to use at Katherine Legge Memorial Park this fall or winter. "We feel like this proposal is a win-win-win situation," said Kevin Parks, a board member of the Hinsdale Platform Tennis Association, citing the village, HPTA and the public as beneficiaries. "Through our partnership with the village, we have been able to create a world-class facility now over at KLM park.
Oswego women’s hockey assistant Slominski named new assistant coach, director of operations for Vermont women’s hockey team
Vermont has announced that Danielle Slominski has joined the women’s hockey staff as assistant coach and director of operations. Slominski served as an assistant coach at Oswego during the 2023-24 campaign. “We are really excited to welcome Dani to the Vermont women’s hockey family,” said Vermont coach Jim Plumer...
College Sports Commitment: Tommy Newcomb
* College sports plans: Football at Kent State University (Kent, Ohio); NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) * Future goals: “Maintaining a high GPA while competing for a scholarship.”. * Reasons I chose Kent State: “I built great connections with both coach [and defensive coordinator Kody] Morgan and...
ON PAR: Caroline Owens and Notre Dame
Hinsdale Central star continues her career at Notre Dame. A family vacation in the mid-2010s helped change the athletic career of Hinsdale Central’s Caroline Owens. She and her older siblings, Grace and Jake, were heavily involved in swimming and figured their careers would be in the water. But a...
Aurora golfer sets 48-year-old record at Ohio Junior Girls Championship in Marion
MARION — Gracyn Vidovic never played golf like she did Tuesday afternoon. That's fine because in the 48-year history of the Ohio Junior Girls Championship no one else had either. More on how the tournament started:Founding pro Fischer returns to girls golf tournament. The lady who kept the Ohio...
Brookfield water polo player heads to Junior Olympics
When Priscilla Gil first took up water polo, she did not expect to like the sport. Ten years later, not only does she love the sport, but she is preparing to head to California in two weeks to compete in a tournament at the Junior Olympics. “My mom wanted me...
HIGHLIGHTS: RedHawks fall to the Cougars 7-3; drop three of four against Kane County
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A Thursday night battle did not go the RedHawks’ way in their series finale against the Cougars, as F-M fell to Kane County 7-3 to lose three of four in their first series of the season. It was a tale of two games,...
Kane County ekes out narrow win over RedHawks
FARGO – After two straight runaway scorelines the past two nights, the RedHawks and Kane County Cougars played a tight contest on Wednesday at Newman Outdoor Field. Fargo-Moorhead ended up on the wrong end of the scoreboard in a 2-1 loss. Juan Fernandez DH’ed for the RedHawks, going 2-for-3...
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