The Chicago Sky’s star player Elena Delle Donne is remarkably down to earth for someone who possesses such tremendous athletic ability and meteoric star power. Maybe that’s because her family keeps her grounded. When she made the difficult decision as an incoming star recruit at UConn to leave the fabled women’s basketball program for the closer-to-home University of Delaware, it […]
Feeling a little pent up after an endless winter? Spring is here, and it’s time to get physical. Let these athletes be your inspiration: three professional athletes who have made it big but continue to reach out to help those who struggle, and a doctor who spends his life helping others but needed guidance from […]
April is home opener month for three of Chicago’s professional teams: the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Sky and Chicago Red Stars. These teams play a more significant role in our community than you may realize, because the team owners live here and run their franchises with North Shore values. The Chicago Cubs, Chicago Sky and Chicago Red Stars are locally owned […]
Women’s sports have grown exponentially since 1972 when Title IX banned sex discrimination in federally funded education programs.
There’s more to sports than major league baseball, football, basketball and hockey. The Chicago area offers up a plethora of sports teams and activities beyond the Blackhawks, Bulls, Bear, Cubs and White Sox. If you’re looking to watch or do something different, we’ve got a bunch of great suggestions: Football: Arena football is an adrenaline-pumping, […]
What to do? You’ve spent $57 on Dippin’ Dots, cotton candy and hot dogs. Even your iPhone can no longer entertain the kids. And it’s only the second inning. Sound familiar? Just because you’ve spent $200 (if you’re lucky) on seats, doesn’t guarantee your kids are going to have fun at a sporting event. After […]
