When Rugby World Cup Sevens comes to San Francisco’s AT&T Park this July, expect to see a blaze of rugby fever everywhere, from hardcore (and emotional) fans to those watching their first-ever professional match. Here are six reasons why you should tune in. 1. You Can Play Dress Up For sports fans who enjoy dressing […]
Updated Feb. 12, 2018 These local athletes will hit the slopes and the ice to compete for Olympic glory in PyeongChang this month. “There are so many reasons why the Olympics seem to excite people around the globe,” says Peg Corboy, trustee of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation. “All humans, young and old, can […]
Sam Acho is more than just a hard-hitting linebacker for the Chicago Bears. He’s a true philanthropist who believes giving back to others off the field is as important as excelling for his football team. The 28-years-old outside linebacker is going into his third season with the Bears and their team goal is to be […]
This just might be the most fun you can have playing a sport you may not have heard of.
We like to call this our “around the horn” stadium tour. First, an explanation: The baseball term “around the horn” refers to a throwing pattern that happens after a strikeout when there are no runners on base. The sequence is catcher to third base, to second, to shortstop, and then back to the pitcher. That’s […]
Chicago’s top sports teams are making an impact in local communities through their charitable arms. We asked each team to tell us more about these nonprofits, their achievements and how players and coaches get involved. Chicago Cubs Nonprofit: Chicago Cubs Charities Mission: To provide increased access to sports opportunities and target improvements in health, fitness […]
Outrigger canoeing is an ever-popular sport in the NorthBay.
Equestrian camp gives kids the chance to bond with horses and spend time unplugged and enjoying the great outdoors with their peers. What a great way to spend the summer! “Kids love horses in general. They are therapeutic,” says Jill Lanphere, an employee of Freedom Woods in Morton Grove and mother of a child who has ridden there for […]
For many, summer means long days spent courtside and poolside at the family “club.”
