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Four Chicago Red Stars called up to USWNT for matches against Ireland
--From a press release
CHICAGO (March 28, 2023) — The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski has called four Chicago Red Stars players to join the team for camp during the April FIFA window. 2023 SheBelieves ...
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Chicago Blackhawks mark Pride Night, with one change
The Chicago Blackhawks organization again hosted its annual Pride Night celebration, in partnership with BMO, on March 26, as the team took on the Vancouver Canucks. (The Canucks prevailed 4-2.) As media outlets previously reported, the ...
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Biden appoints Laura Ricketts to Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition
President Joe Biden has appointed Laura Ricketts—the lesbian co-owner of the Chicago Cubs, board chair of Chicago Cubs Charities and board chair of LPAC, which works to elect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer women and ...
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Red Stars lose season opener 3-2; Fire FC get first win by same score
In women's professional soccer action, the Chicago Red Stars opened their season on March 25 at the San Diego Wave FC, losing 3-2. The Red Stars started the match winning a series of calls for corner ...
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World Athletics Council: Trans women banned from track-and-field competition
The World Athletics Council has barred transgender women from competing in elite female competitions if they have gone through male puberty, ESPN reported. Organization president Sebastian Coe said at a press conference that the decision was ...
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Blackhawks not wearing Pride jerseys out of concern for Russian players
The Blackhawks will not wear rainbow-colored Pride jerseys during warmups against the Canucks on Sunday, March 26— the team's scheduled Pride Night—because of safety concerns for Russian players, The Chicago ...
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Navratilova says she is cancer-free
Legendary tennis figure Martina Navratilova said she is now cancer-free—four months after announcing she had been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer, ESPN reported. "As far as they know I'm cancer-free," Navratilova told Piers Morgan for ...
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Chicago Red Stars release roster ahead of 2023 NWSL season
--From a press release
CHICAGO (March 20, 2023) — The Chicago Red Stars released their roster ahead of the 2023 National Women's Soccer League's (NWSL) season. The Red Stars kick off the 2023 season Saturday, March 25, against San Diego ...
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Chicago Red Stars sign all three draft picks from 2023 NWSL Draft
--From a press release
CHICAGO, Ill. (March 20, 2023) — The Chicago Red Stars announced the signing of all three of the team's draft picks from the 2023 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Draft. Penelope Hocking (Penn State, 7th overall) ...
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Mexican Women's National Team to kick off inaugural MexTour W this April in Chicago and Houston
--From a press release
NEW YORK CITY & MEXICO CITY (Wed., March 8, 2023) — In celebration of International Women's Day, the Federación Mexicana de FÀºtbol (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) announced the ...
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National Gay Basketball Association founder steps down after more than three decades at helm
Mark Chambers—the founder of the National Gay Basketball Association (NGBA)—has stepped down after more than 30 years in the business, Outsports reported. The player and organizer has been on the LGBTQ+ basketball scene since 1990, when ...
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Gay race-car driver Zach Herrin on industry, historic partnership with Lambda Legal
NASCAR driver Zach Herrin has announced a partnership with Lambda Legal, a national organization aimed at achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV through litigation and public advocacy. ...
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First bobblehead of gay figure skater unveiled
On Feb. 24, Milwaukee's National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobblehead of U.S. Olympic figure skater Jason Brown, who had a personal-best showing at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, according to ...
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Ex-Colts player accused of attacking son and his boyfriend
Former Indianapolis Colts lineman and radio personality Joseph "Joe" Andrew Staysniak was arrested on Feb. 21 after a domestic incident in which he was accused of assaulting his son and choking his son's boyfriend in the ...
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White Sox prospect Anderson Comos publicly comes out
Chicago White Sox Minor Leaguer Anderson Comos revealed via Instagram on Feb. 19 that he is gay. Comos said that he came out so as to be an inspiration to others. "This may be my most personal thing I ever share ...
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Chicago Cubs release promotion plans: bobbleheads, cap collection, ballpark celebrations, ticket offers
--From a press release
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs today released the promotional calendar for the 2023 regular season featuring over 50 promotional items including a new Wrigley Field statue bobblehead series and exclusive ...
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NBA: Nets guard fined for anti-gay language after win over Bulls
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas was fined $40,000 for using "derogatory and disparaging language" after the team's Feb. 9 win over the Chicago Bulls, ESPN reported. Two days earlier, new Nets player Spencer Dinwiddie had joked ...
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Chicago Red Stars announce 2023 schedule
--From a press release
CHICAGO, Ill. (February 8, 2022) — The Chicago Red Stars and the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced today the schedule for the 2023 NWSL season. In addition to releasing regular-season dates, the NWSL revealed the ...
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SHOWBIZ Jerrod Carmichael, Alan Cumming, Andre Leon Talley, AIDS drama
Openly gay stand-up comic and recent Golden Globes host Jerrod Carmichael is set to star in a comedy documentary series for HBO, according to Entertainment Weekly. The yet-untitled series will center on Carmichael's personal life, following ...
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Five Chicago Red Stars to take part in international play
--From a press release
CHICAGO — As preparations for the FIFA Women's World Cup begin, five Chicago Red Stars will join their respective national teams to participate in the annual SheBelieves Cup later this month. Julia Bianchi (Brazil), Tierna Davidson ...
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Candace Parker leaving the Chicago Sky
On Jan. 28, Candace Parker announced on Instagram that she plans to leave the Chicago Sky to sign with the Las Vegas Aces. Just last September, Parker was named to the 2022 All-WNBA First Team. It ...
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Chicago Red Stars unveil 2023 preseason roster
--From a press release
CHICAGO (Jan. 25, 2023) — The Chicago Red Stars announced their preseason roster for the 2023 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season. The team kicks off preseason Wed., Jan. 25, with 32 players on the active ...
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Lesbian tennis player ends 23-year career
Australian tennis player Sam Stosur has called it a career after back-to-back losses at the Australian Open, Yahoo! Sport noted. Stosur—an out lesbian who played for 23 years—lost in the first round of the women's doubles ...
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Chicago Red Stars select four players in 2023 NWSL Draft
From a press release
CHICAGO—The Chicago Red Stars took part in the 2023 National Women's Soccer League Draft, tonight, selecting Penelope Hocking from Penn State University with their first-round pick (seventh overall). In ...
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Chicago Red Stars add Ella Masar to coaching staff
--From a press release
CHICAGO (Jan. 11, 2023) - Ella Masar will join the Chicago Red Stars as assistant coach. "Ella has spent over a decade in professional soccer, both as a player and a coach. She is incredibly detailed ...
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Brittney Griner named 2022 Outsports Person of the Year
The LGBTQ+ sports website Outsports named WNBA star Brittney Griner as its 2022 Person of the Year. Some of the previous honorees include figure skater Adam Rippon, former NFL player Michael Sam, soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe ...
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Chicago Red Stars defender Zoe Morse leaves Chicago Red Stars
CHICAGO (January 8, 2022) - Defender Zoe Morse will not return to the Chicago Red Stars next season. Morse's contract ended following the 2022 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) regular season. "Zoe showed great leadership and ...
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Cavaliers' Mitchell scores 71 points as Bulls fall again
The Chicago Bulls might not want to see the Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell anytime soon. In Ohio, Mitchell set a team record with 71 points—the most by an NBA player in 17 years—and the Cavaliers (24-14) rallied from ...
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Navratilova diagnosed with two types of cancer
Out lesbian tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed on Jan. 2 that she has been diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer, ESPN reported. In a statement released by her rep, the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion ...
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Bears, Blackhawks and NU all lose
The Chicago Bears entered the new year with the same old problems. Lack of offense and defense again plagued Chicago (3-13) as the team lost to the host Detroit Lions (8-8) 41-10 on Jan. 1. The ...
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Blackhawks lose; NU edges Brown; DePaul wins
On Dec. 29, the Chicago Blackhawks (8-22-4) lost at the St. Louis Blues (17-16-3) 3-1. In the first period, the Blues struck first in the game, but the Blackhawks battled back with a power play goal ...
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Bulls defeat Bucks
The Chicago Bulls (15-19) came through against a team with a winning record, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks (22-12) 119-113 at the United Center on Dec. 28. DeMar DeRozan recorded a double-double with 42 points and 10 ...
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Bulls' win streak ends against Houston
At the United Center on Dec. 26, the Chicago Bulls (14-19) lost to the Houston Rockets (10-23) 133-118. The Rockets ended a five-game losing streak while the Bulls had a three-game winning streak snapped. Chicago's DeMar ...
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Bulls win again; Blackhawks lose again
In Atlanta on Dec. 21, the Chicago Bulls (13-18) edged the Hawks (16-16) by a score of 110-108. The Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu clinched the victory with a putback at the buzzer—the first game-winner of his NBA ...
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Bulls end losing streak in Miami; NU rolls over UIC
Nikola Vucevic had 29 points and 12 rebounds while DeMar DeRozan had 24 points and Zach LaVine added 21 as the Chicago Bulls (12-18) beat the host Miami Heat (16-16) 113-103 on Dec. 20.� In winning, ...
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Bears, Blackhawks and Bulls all lose; college football champs
On Dec. 18 at Soldier Field, the Chicago Bears (3-11) fell to the playoff-bound Philadelphia Eagles (13-1) 25-20. It was the Bears' seventh straight loss—their worst skid since dropping eight in a row in 2002 to ...
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Chicago Red Stars board releases statement on club, culture
-- From a press release
CHICAGO, Ill. (December 15, 2022) - The following is a statement from the board of the Chicago Red Stars: "The past year presented a sobering opportunity to examine our club and its culture, including the harm ...
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Washington skates by Blackhawks as Ovechkin makes history
At the United Center on Dec. 13, the Chicago Blackhawks (7-16-4) fell to the Washington Capitals (15-12-4) by a score of 7-3. Washington's Alex Ovechkin scored three times to become the third NHL player with 800 ...
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Chicago Red Stars transfer Sarah Luebbert to Club America
-- From a press release
CHICAGO — The Chicago Red Stars have permanently transferred Sarah Luebbert to Club America of Liga MX Femenil in exchange for an agreed-upon-transfer fee. "I'd like to thank Sarah for her contributions to the Red Stars over ...
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Tatumn Milazzo extends contract with Chicago Red Stars
CHICAGO — The Chicago Red Stars and defender Tatumn Milazzo have agreed to terms on a contract extension that will see the Chicagoland native remain with the Red Stars through the 2024 season in a two-year contract ...
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WORLD Mexican report, Kristen Stewart, Elton John, Netanyahu
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) launched the sixth annual HRC Equidad MX: Programa Global de Equidad Laboral—a survey evaluating LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion within major Mexican businesses and multinationals, a press ...
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Bulls roll over Dallas
At the United Center on Dec. 10, the Chicago Bulls (11-14) crushed the Dallas Mavericks (13-13) 144-115. DeMar DeRozan had 28 points and nine rebounds and the Chicago Bulls took advantage of NBA ...
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Chicago Red Stars midfielder Sarah Woldmoe announces retirement
-- From a press release
CHICAGO, Ill. (December 7, 2022) - Chicago Red Stars midfielder Sarah Woldmoe has announced her retirement from professional soccer. The Indiana native joined the Red Stars at the end of 2020 from Sky Blue FC. "After ...
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DiBernardo leaving Chicago Red Stars
-- From a press release
CHICAGO, Ill. (December 6, 2022) - Vanessa DiBernardo, Chicago Red Stars midfielder and team captain, has informed the team that she does not plan to re-sign with the club. The Naperville native has been a part ...
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Santa Speedo Run returns with plenty of holiday cheer
The 11th annual Santa Speedo Run took place at Sidetrack Video Bar Dec. 3. The event, a fundraiser for Center on Halsted, has grown exponentially year after year and has managed to take on a life ...
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Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks all lose; NU wins; Illinois in bowl game
The streaks continue for the Chicago Bears (3-10). The Bears fell short against the archrival Green Bay Packers (5-8) 28-19 at Soldier Field on Dec. 4. It was Green Bay's eighth straight series win over Chicago, ...
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Blackhawks end losing streak; UChicago makes soccer history
On Dec. 3, the visiting Chicago Blackhawks (7-12-4) defeated the New York Rangers (11-10-4) 5-2, snapping an eight-game losing streak. With an assist on Taylor Raddysh's goal to put the team up 4-1 in the third period, ...
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Chicago Red Stars lose three to free agency
-- From a press release
CHICAGO, Ill. (Dec.1, 2022) - Midfielders Danielle Colaprico and Morgan Gautrat as well as forward Rachel Hill have informed the Chicago Red Stars that they do not plan to re-sign with the club. The three became ...
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Bulls, Blackhawks lose; Lightfoot-Fire FC link
The Chicago Bulls (9-12) fell to the Phoenix Suns (15-6) 132-113 in Arizona on Nov. 30, dropping the Bulls to 12th in the Eastern Conference. Phoenix now leads the Western Conference. Devin Booker scored 51 for ...
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Chicago Sky announces 2023 schedule
-- From a press release
CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky announced its schedule for the 2023 season, the WNBA announced on Wednesday. It marks the 27th season for the WNBA and the 18th for the Chicago Sky franchise. The WNBA ...
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Chicago Bulls beat Jazz; Abreu leaves White Sox
In Salt Lake City on Nov. 28, the Chicago Bulls (9-11) beat the Utah Jazz (12-11) 114-107. The Bulls' DeMar DeRozan led the team with 26 points as the Jazz suffered their fifth consecutive loss, according ...
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Bears, Blackhawks lose big
The Chicago Bears (3-9), without starting quarterback Justin Fields, lost to the New York Jets (7-4) 31-10 on Nov. 27 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Jets quarterback Mike White threw three touchdown passes in his first ...
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WORLD Church of England, World Cup news, court rulings, Justin Trudeau
The Church of England is defending the scrutinized guidance for its 4,700 primary schools on LGBTQ+ issues, claiming that it doesn't allow students as young as 5 to self-identify as the opposite sex, The Christian Post ...
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Illinois thumps NU in Wildcats' season finale
In college football, Northwestern University (1-11) concluded a woeful season by losing to the University of Illinois 41-3 on Nov. 26, finishing with an 11-game losing streak after edging Nebraska in Dublin, Ireland in the Wildcats' ...
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Fields hurt as Bears lose; 'Hawks fall; NU field hockey; Loyola
Nov. 20 was a long day for Chicago sports teams. In Georgia, the Chicago Bears (3-8) fell to the Atlanta Falcons (5-6) by a score of 24-21 on Nov. 20 as the Bears' dynamic starting quarterback, ...
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Blackhawks get crushed; NU's futility streak continues
Taking on the nearly invincible Boston Bruins (16-2-0) at their home, the Chicago Blackhawks (6-8-3) were routed 6-1 on Nov. 19. Boston's win extends the Bruins' home winning streak to start the season at 11 games, ...
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Bulls lose to Magic as LaVine is benched; NU women's field hockey
On Nov. 18 at the United Center, the Chicago Bulls (6-10) lost to the Orlando Magic (5-11) by a score of 108-107. Coach Billy Donovan benched Zach LaVine (who only had four points) for the final ...
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Chicago debuts new rugby team
On Nov. 17, officials from Major League Rugby announced that a new franchise named the Chicago Hounds will begin play in February 2023, per a press release. At the news conference in downtown Chicago, the league ...
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Red Stars update roster; Blackhawks, Bulls lose; Hossa's thoughts
The Chicago Red Stars have updated the status of the club's roster as the team prepares for the 2023 season. With 13 players already under contract at least through next season, ...
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Wright re-signs with Red Stars; NU wins; Cubs' offer rejected
The Chicago Red Stars announced the re-signing of defender Arin Wright to a two-year contract. ...
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AG Raoul files amicus brief supporting transgender athlete's rights
AG Raoul files amicus brief supporting transgender athlete's rights Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul was one of an interstate coalition of attorneys general filing an amicus brief challenging an Indiana ...
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Bears fall to Lions; Bulls get blown out; Hossa celebration
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, the Chicago Bears (3-7) fell to the Detroit Lions (3-6) 31-30 at Soldier Field on Nov. 13. The loss happened despite another stellar performance from Chicago quarterback Justin Fields—and ...
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Blackhawks win; NU loses again
The Chicago Blackhawks (6-5-3) edged the Anaheim Ducks (4-10-1) 3-2 in California on Nov. 12. It was the Blackhawks' first win in regulation since ...
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Nagasato re-signs with Red Stars
The Chicago Red Stars announced the re-signing of Yuki Nagasato to a one-year contract with a one-year option. Nagasato was a member of the Red Stars during 2017-2020 and spent one year in Kentucky as a ...
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U.S. women's soccer makes history after loss to Germany
The United States women's soccer team lost again, falling 2-1 to Germany on Nov. 10 at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to The Guardian, it's the U.S. team's first three-game skid since 1993 ...
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Brittney Griner sent to Russian penal colony
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been moved from a detention center outside of Moscow to a Russian penal colony to begin serving out her nine-year sentence on drug smuggling charges, NPR reported. A statement from ...
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Bulls exact revenge on Raptors; NU has mixed results; Loyola wins
In the second of back-to-back games against the Toronto Raptors (6-5), the Chicago Bulls (6-6) won 111-97 as Zach LaVine posted his first 30-point game of the season, according to NBC Sports. "They want me to ...
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Bears fall to Dolphins; Bulls lose, too
At Soldier Field on Nov. 6, the Chicago Bears (3-6) suffered a tough loss to the Miami Dolphins (6-3), falling 35-32. However, Chicago quarterback Justin Fields managed to shine. He rushed for 178 yards—including a highlight-reel ...
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Ohio State gets by NU; Blackhawks get shut out
On a blustery, rainy day in Evanston, the Ohio State Buckeyes football team (#2 in the country with a 9-0 record) got by the Northwestern Wildcats 21-7 on Nov. 5. "I've never been around conditions like ...
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Officials visit Brittney Griner for first time in months
Officials from the U.S. embassy in Moscow met with Brittney Griner on Nov. 3, according to Reuters. It was the first visit in months for the out lesbian WNBA star who is jailed in Russia and could soon be transferred to ...
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Chicago Red Stars assistant coach Morinao Imaizumi leaves club
CHICAGO, Ill. (Nov. 3, 2022) - Chicago Red Stars assistant coach Morinao Imaizumi will depart the club after helping lead the team to a seventh-consecutive playoff berth. "Ima is a first-class professional. He made an immediate ...
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Bulls beat Nets and controversial star Irving; Blackhawks lose fourth straight
It wasn't pretty, but the Chicago Bulls (4-4) battled back to beat the Brooklyn Nets 108-99 (2-6) on Nov. 1 in New York City. Zach LaVine had a season-high 29 points (20 in the fourth quarter), ...
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Chicago Red Stars loan two players to Australian A-League women's clubs
-- From a press release
CHICAGO (October 31, 2022) - Two Chicago Red Stars players will spend the offseason on loan to clubs in the Australian A-League Women. Forward, Chelsie Dawber, will return to play with Adelaide United FC until May ...
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Chicago Fire FC announces 2022 roster decisions
-- From a press release
CHICAGO (Oct. 31, 2022) — Chicago Fire FC announced roster decisions for five players on the 2022 squad. The Fire have exercised the 2023 contract options for center backs Kendall Burks and Wyatt Omsberg ...
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Three Red Stars called up to national teams
-- From a press release
CHICAGO, Ill. (October 31, 2022) - Three Chicago Red Stars will join their national teams for international friendlies in November. Goalkeeper, Alyssa Naeher, and forward, Mallory Pugh, will join the ...
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