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Heisman Happy Hour Heads to the Windy City

Oberlin, Ohio – The Heisman Club is headed to Chicago, Illinois, this Saturday, November 14, for a special gathering of alumni, parents, and future Obies. Set to take place at Seven Ten Social in Hyde Park, the Heisman Happy Hour will be hosted by former men's basketball player Randall Ollie '16 and sponsored by former men's basketball player Zach Smith '26 and his dad, James Smith P'26. Randall is a Chicago-based lawyer who earned a pair of All-NCAC Honorable Mentions and a spot on the All-NCAC Second Team. Zach is playing professional basketball overseas and earned All-NCAC Third Team honors his senior year and tied the program record twice for the most three-pointers in a single game his junior season.

Oberlin, OH · 3d
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Bill Self, Kansas Dealt Unfortunate News Before Kentucky Game

Kansas coach Bill Self faces a major challenge ahead of the Champions Classic after a starting guard suffered a serious injury in practice.

Lexington, KY · 4d
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Padel Operator Proximo Eyes Goose Island as Chicago's Niche Court Boom Grows

Proximo Padel wants to plant its flag on Goose Island, adding a third Chicago-area location as the fast-growing racket sport gains traction in a city where pickleball has already grown rapidly. The operator is also eyeing a club in suburban Northbrook, with both expected to open later this year. Two...

Chicago, IL · 3d
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WGA's annual Green Coat Gala raises over $1.4 million for caddies

GLENVIEW, Ill. — The Western Golf Association (WGA) hosted its 15th annual Green Coat Gala presented by Peter Millar on Friday, Nov. 6, raising over $1.4 million to help send deserving caddies to college through the Evans Scholars Foundation (ESF). More than 320 supporters attended the black-tie affair at...

Chicago, IL · 4d
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UNI Volleyball Closes 2026 Season at UIC, Valparaiso

No. 1 Missouri Valley Conference team UNI closes its regular season on the road against UIC and Valparaiso, aiming to finish conference play undefeated for the fourth straight year. The Panthers have already secured the outright MVC title and arrive on a 16-match winning streak. By the Numbers. UNI: 20-5...

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Video: High school goes viral after attempting a 104-yard field goal

Every coach who has read the NFHS rulebook knows a missed field goal is a scrimmage kick, just like a punt. Lyons Township high school (IL) has built their fourth-down plan around that rule this fall, and on Saturday night it ended up going viral. Facing fourth-and-long on their own...

Lyons, IL · 5d

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The Rifleman's Chuck Connors gave Chicago a shoutout in 1961

Even an Old West cowboy needed a change of scenery sometimes!. Chuck Connors was best known for his role as Lucas McCain on The Rifleman. As a hardworking rancher with a strong moral compass, McCain was the perfect picture of a classic Western hero. But off-screen, Connors was quite a bit more of a city boy than his TV counterpart.

Chicago, IL · 5d

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Fenwick dashes into state quarters

Guys on the offensive line don’t get a lot of publicity. Right, wrong or otherwise, they do their jobs effectively and by and large are under the radar. But after Fenwick’s 38-13 smashing of Hononegah Saturday in the second round of the IHSA Class 6A playoffs, a lot of guys on the line stood out.

Oak Park, IL · 4d

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Jason Brown, having weathered the storm, brings his figure skating career back home

It was noon Friday, and the Blackhawks Ice Center just west of downtown Chicago was teeming with teenage hockey players and their equipment. Three of the center’s four ice surfaces were in use for a weekend hockey tournament. The fourth rink, where Jason Brown was headed, would be filled with 16 figure skaters of various ages and skill levels, from the abilities that have made the 31-year-old Brown a two-time Olympian to those of tiny 8-year-olds trying to master a waltz jump.

Chicago, IL · 3d

Axios Chicago

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We put Northwestern's new $870 million Ryan Field to the test

Northwestern spent $870 million building a football stadium with luxury amenities, gourmet food, spectacular views and a design intended to keep the noise inside. But does it all live up to the hype? The big picture: We headed to Evanston Saturday night for the Wildcats' game against Iowa to put the new Ryan Field through a stress test. The verdict: Pretty tremendous. The stadium is a winner, even without a luxury ticket. But the high-tech concessions and neighborhood noise controls still have some kinks to work out. What they're saying: Pat Ryan Jr., CEO of Ryan Sports Development, compares opening the stadium to watching a dog learn to swim — lots of splashing before finding its rhythm. "We're not at cruising speed yet, but we're not splashing around as much," Ryan says. The view from the endzone while the Wildcats warm up before the game. Photo: Justin Kaufmann/Axios 🏈 The view Northwestern has gone to great lengths to ensure fans sitting in the upper deck have an experience comparable to those in the luxurious "Living Room" section at the 50-yard line. Zoom in: Entering Ryan Field was a fairly standard experience, but once inside, you're immediately greeted with a view

Evanston, IL · 5d

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Jayce Prohaska, Mother McAuley rally to win supersectional, advance to state

With a berth in the state semifinals at stake, Mother McAuley senior outside hitter Jayce Prohaska left no doubt. Swinging away from the back row, she’d seen Downers Grove North make some impressive digs on her two previous hits. Game on the line, though, she wanted it. She was...

Chicago, IL · 4d

Scarlet and Game

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Ohio State vs Northwestern preview by the numbers

Ohio State has little life remaining and must win every game going forward.

Columbus, OH · 3d

Fun 104

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Minor League Basketball Across Illinois Offers Live Competition At A Fraction Of NBA Costs

If you're tired of paying major league prices for basketball, other Illinois towns have semi-pro and minor league teams playing real, competitive ball all season long.

Illinois · 3d

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Men’s Basketball Digs In For 82-72 Win over UNC Greensboro

CHICAGO — It was a truly balanced attack for UIC on Monday, as the Flames saw seven players score at least seven points, including four reaching double figures, in an 82-72 win over UNC Greensboro at Credit Union 1 Arena. With the victory, the Flames are 3-0 to start a season for the second time in the past 25 years and first since the abbreviated 2020-21 COVID season.

Chicago, IL · 4d

Busting Brackets

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UIC is 3-0 for just the second time in 25 years, and the Flames are giving the MVC a reason to pay attention

UIC improved to 3-0 with an 82-72 victory over UNC Greensboro on November 9. Here's why the Flames' historic start could signal something bigger in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Chicago, IL · 4d

WBBM News Radio

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Cal's Angels: Granting wishes for pediatric cancer patients

A Difference Maker

Chicago, IL · 4d

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MBB Minute: UConn, DePaul, Seton Hall Win on Monday Night

Daily Release | Standings | XML Stats | League Stats (PDF) | Team-by-Team Stats (PDF) MBB Minute: All three games on Monday night went into the win column for the BIG EAST, as UConn downed Wagner and DePaul won at home against Alabama A&M. In Philadelphia, Seton Hall earned a victory over Charlotte at The Palestra.

South Orange, NJ · 4d

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ETHS chess: Kits tie for first at Highland Park Tournament

After trading wins in October at their respective home tournaments, Evanston Township High School and Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, both played at the Nov. 7 Highland Park chess tournament but did not face one another. Instead, each team won all four of its matches against other teams to finish ahead of the other 22 teams. Stevenson took first place on tiebreaks because of its larger winning margins, and ETHS was awarded the team plaque for second place.

Evanston, IL · 4d

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Notes: at Northwestern/No. 1 Nebraska

Iowa heads into its final road trip of the season with visits to Northwestern on Thursday and No. 1 Nebraska on Saturday. Iowa heads into its final road trip of the season with visits to Northwestern on Thursday and No. 1 Nebraska on Saturday. The Hawkeyes meet the Wildcats in Evanston at 7 p.m. before heading to Nebraska for Saturday's match at 6 p.m.

Ames, IA · 4d