In my 23 years of life, I haven’t witnessed a lot of hometown greatness. My parents, on the other hand, watched seven of the greatest Chicago championship wins within the span of 12 years.
My parents...
As I was finishing the Shamrock Shuffle 8K in March, I saw a big sign. It read something along the lines of ‘runners using running to run from their problems.’ … Well, yeah.
“Exercise has...
On a recent drive home after I adopted my cat, Carmela, my best friend’s mom was listening to the Milwaukee Brewers opening on AM radio. The Brewers were playing the New York Yankees, at their home stadium...
The Chicago Bulls' season has ended with a play-in tournament berth for the third year in a row. In their previous two appearances, the Bulls missed the playoffs. So, it may feel like this year is no different...
My “Roman empire” is the NCAA Division I basketball tournament: March Madness. I love the competitiveness, the unpredictability and how it’s absolutely impossible to have a perfect bracket. USA Today...
Consumption of sports content through audio is becoming a popular method for sports fans to stay updated on their favorite leagues.
According to a 2024 Edison Research study, “64% of sports fans...
For the first time in NBA history, a player has won the dunk contest three years in a row. Mac McClung of the Orlando Magic soared through the sky, seamlessly slamming four dunks of equal skill, all on...
Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
/ February 10, 2025
When someone follows you around, monitors your every move or invades your privacy, that’s not love — it’s control. With Valentine's Day coming up, I want to focus on the bad parts of “love,”...
The NBA is yet again trying to fix the issues surrounding the NBA All-Star Game.
The league returned to the Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference format for last year's All-Star game after having...
Jeremy Battle, Asst. Photo Editor
/ February 3, 2025
Nothing motivates people to watch sports quite like a good team, and as a Cleveland native, I can confidently say I’ve watched more basketball in the past few months than I have in years. My team —...
Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor
/ January 27, 2025
Imagine that before your senior year of college, the men’s basketball team has only won 15% (nine of 60) of their conference games in your college career. That’s me. I’m that senior. I started college...
As Chicago’s local government finds itself at war with its own beloved NFL team — a community symbol of Chicagoan grit, unity and endurance (especially in winter) — the Midwest is following suit.
The...
