AS WITH SO many life-pivoting events these days, the inspiration for a How Stella Got Her Groove Back adventure often begins online. For me that came last summer in the form of a solicitation from Punta Mita Resorts: a “Want to learn how to surf …?” message, delivered right to my inbox. How did Google know I have […]
A look at Marin County’s competitive football and sports leagues and how schools and team leaders are trying to keep players safe.
Anna Halprin, a longtime Marin County, California resident, and alumna of New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, also happens to be a postmodern dance legend — no exaggeration. Creator, cancer survivor, author, and experimental dancer, Halprin has taught dance to thousands of people for roughly 80 years. Anna Halprin teaches in both her Kentfield studio […]
With rugby coming to San Francisco and set to reenter the international stage in the Summer Games, the sport has never been more popular here in Marin.
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 […]
