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A sellout for a WNBA exhibition game? Welcome to the league’s Caitlin Clark era.
ARLINGTON, Texas — More than three hours before Caitlin Clark made her WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever in an exhibition game against the Dallas Wings on Friday night, some fans among the sellout crowd were lined up outside the arena dressed in No. 22 University of Iowa jerseys. And Clark put on a show. The two-time NCAA women’s basketball player of the year led all first-half … [Read more...] about A sellout for a WNBA exhibition game? Welcome to the league’s Caitlin Clark era.
As Paul DeJong returns ‘down memory lane’ to St. Louis, the Chicago White Sox get shut out for the 9th time
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Cardinals fans rose from their seats to give Paul DeJong a standing ovation before his second-inning at-bat Friday at Busch Stadium. The Chicago White Sox shortstop tipped his helmet to the crowd, acknowledging the touching gesture. “It was pretty cool,” DeJong said. “I appreciate the fans here and am thankful for all the memories, all the opportunities. … [Read more...] about As Paul DeJong returns ‘down memory lane’ to St. Louis, the Chicago White Sox get shut out for the 9th time
University of Chicago prepares to “intervene” to remove pro-Palestine encampment from campus
The University of Chicago is preparing to “intervene” to remove the pro-Palestine encampment from the school’s Main Quadrangle, president Paul Alivisatos said Friday, claiming student protestors have created a “systemic disruption” on campus. Meanwhile, tensions heightened when counter-protesters marched to the encampment carrying American flags, chanting “USA, USA!” as Muslim … [Read more...] about University of Chicago prepares to “intervene” to remove pro-Palestine encampment from campus
Suburban man raises thousands for fellow Cubs fans at Club 400
LAKE IN THE HILLS, Ill. — Stu McVicar’s Lake in the Hills home sits 50 miles west of Wrigley Field but walk into his basement, and you’re transported to Clark and Addison. “I actually built what I wanted to be next best place to watch Cubs games, which was Club 400,” said McVicar, a McHenry native. McVicar spent four years building his Chicago Cubs cave with meticulous … [Read more...] about Suburban man raises thousands for fellow Cubs fans at Club 400