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Chicago Sky's Angel Reese adds new title -- women's professional soccer team owner
DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese can now call herself a professional sports team owner. DC Power Football Club, a Washington-based women’s team set to begin play this summer in the United Soccer League Super League, announced Reese as the first member of its ownership group on Tuesday. “I’ve always wanted to impact sports, not just women’s basketball,” Reese said Tuesday. “I’ve always said I wanted to have part ownership of something. Obviously, basketball is my main thing, but growing up in the DMV area, I’ve loved sports, always, so being able to be a part of the Power FC soccer (team) is going to be so cool. I’m invested in soccer. A lot of my friends play soccer as well. I’m super excited for this partnership, and a lot of young black women don’t have these opportunities.” Reese, who grew up near Baltimore in Randallstown, Maryland, said talks to join the ownership group started around the time she decided to leave LSU for the WNBA. A three-time All-American, Reese led LSU to the 2023 NCAA championship and this year’s Elite Eight, after two seasons at Maryland.
Illinois legislator draws up play for funding of new Bears, Sox stadiums
Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford has filed a resolution calling on the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority to consider selling properties to private developers to build stadiums for the Bears and White Sox.
NAPA Funny Car Team Continues to Adjust to New Setup in Chicago
Three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Ron Capps was looking forward to adding a third Wally trophy from Route 66 Raceway to his impressive collection on Sunday at the NHRA Route 66 Nationals, but a loss of traction in the first round of eliminations ended his bid for a 77th national event triumph.
Motorsports race in Illinois named one of the best in the country by USA TODAY poll
USA TODAY readers have spoken, and they have declared Illinois has one of the top 10 motorsports races in the United States. A recent USA Today Readers’ Choice poll determined the top races by asking a panel of experts for nominations. Readers then voted on the nominees. Chicago’s Grant Park 165 was named the ninth best race in the country.
TOP FUEL STAR ANTRON BROWN CAPTURES HIS 75th CAREER WIN IN CHICAGO
In a drag racing career full of countless memorable moments Antron Brown added another one Sunday. Brown, driving his AB Motorsports Matco Tools dragster, captured his 75th career NHRA national event win – 59 in Top Fuel to go along with his 16 in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Brown claimed...
Daniel Wilkerson Makes Semifinal Appearance to Lead SCAG Racing at Route 66 Nationals
Daniel Wilkerson and the SCAG Power Equipment Ford Mustang Funny Car battled their way to the semifinals Sunday at the Gerber Glass & Collision Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway just outside of Chicago. Coming into race day qualified No. 9, Wilkerson, crew chiefed by his father Tim, started...
Softball Game Preview: Oak Lawn Heads Out
The Oak Lawn Spartans will head out on the road to square off against the Reavis Rams at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Oak Lawn is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. Oak Lawn can now show off ten landslide victories after their most...
A wild ride: Storied Chicagoland walk/bike/transit booster Randy Neufeld discusses his long career
Randy Neufeld needs no introduction among local walk/bike/transit fans. He's been promoting green modes for a living since 1987, not long after the Chicago Bears released "The Super Bowl Shuffle". His many accomplishments include helping to launch the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, which evolved into the Active Transportation Alliance, and then running the SRAM Cycling Fund. He recently stepped down from that position to cofound GoodForUs.org, a new organization to reduce car-dependency. Streetsblog caught up with him for a review of what he's done over the years, and what's on the horizon. The interview has been edited slightly for brevity and clarifty.
Alexis DeJoria brings her fast Funny Car for fans ready to RACE at Route 66!
Driver of the Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra, Alexis DeJoria joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Alexis shares excitement to be back at Route 66 Raceway with a full house of fans. Listen as Alexis talks about the race team and getting dialed in this year with Chicago as a target for […]
Palos Hills volleyball coach credited with saving student who collapsed after game
Miles Sanchez, a 15-year-old freshman at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Palos Hills, has played volleyball nearly all his life. Sanchez also has an underlying heart condition called Brugada Syndrome, which can cause life-threatening irregular heart rhythms, or arrhythmia. He had a pacemaker and AED internally placed when he was 9.
Scrappers Racing Sharpens Skills In Hot Conditions At NHRA Route 66 Nationals
The Scrappers Racing team is leaving Chicago armed with new information and invaluable experience after competing at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance at Route 66 Raceway. Sisters Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo performed consistently in Top Fuel and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively, as they learned how to manage their powerful Scrappers Racing machines in hot and volatile conditions with packed fields across the board. While the sibling duo may not have gone rounds the way they would have liked on race day, they feel positive about the improvements they are making.
John Force Advances to Final Round in Chicago
John Force advanced to Sunday’s final round of the Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Antifreeze & Coolant, but couldn’t hold off Matt Hagan in the Funny Car class at Route 66 Raceway. Force, who turned 75 years old two weeks ago, was appearing in the record 268th...
Josh Hart Leaves Chicago More Determined Than Ever
A tough weekend at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals wrapped up for Josh Hart and the R+L Carriers Top Fuel team with a first round exit against Shawn Reed. Competing at Route 66 Raceway for just the second time in his career Hart was unable to duplicate his 2023 success that saw him race to the final round. After four rounds of qualifying Hart entered race day as the No. 12 qualifier facing No. 5 qualifier Reed in a battle of independent Top Fuel operations.
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