PHOTOS: NFL players give Super Bowl tickets to youth leaders, spend day engaging with children in the Valley
By Tristan Tucker Medill Reports PHOENIX — Nominees for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award gave 12 children in the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley tickets to the Super Bowl for their efforts in the Valley community on Feb. 10. The 12 children earned the tickets, along with their own […]
NFL, Arizona Cardinals promote physical wellness, community building among Phoenix youth at Boys & Girls Clubs
By Tristan Tucker Medill Reports PHOENIX — Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley worked in collaboration with the NFL to inspire local youth to get active, both in their community and on the football field. On Feb. 10, Walter Payton Man of the Year award winner Dak Prescott and several runners-up came to the […]
Freshman Caroline Lau showcases scoring, passing ability in first season
By Tristan Tucker Medill Reports First-year guard Caroline Lau burst onto the scene for Northwestern University’s women’s basketball team, emphasized by her career outing against Chicago State on Jan. 25, and never looked back. Lau set career highs in points, field goals, free throws, rebounds, assists and blocks in the 87-64 win. Then, in an […]
Loyola basketball players volunteer at Care for Real, emphasize community-building through sports
By Tristan Tucker Medill Reports Loyola Ramblers women’s basketball players, who volunteered this fall for Care for Real, said they feel inspired to continue volunteer efforts after their collegiate careers end. Several players spoke about their experiences recently in interviews. Nonprofit Care for Real helps individuals overcome food insecurity. Senior forwards Emma and Sophia Nolan, […]
Whiskey Girl Tavern offers safe, inclusive space to consume women’s sports, cocktails and more
By Tristan Tucker Medill Reports Chicago’s Whiskey Girl Tavern on North Clark Street is one of the only bars in the country where you can regularly catch women’s sports on the big screens along with a drink with friends. Owners Heather and Christina Roberts aim to make the space inclusive for everyone and try to […]
Andy Reid’s playcalling, full-circle moments propel Chiefs to Super Bowl LVII victory
By Tristan Tucker Medill Reports GLENDALE, Ariz. — For the Kansas City Chiefs, winning Super Bowl LVII didn’t come down to a last-second penalty; the real difference-maker was head coach Andy Reid. In many ways, Reid’s coaching master class signaled a full-circle moment for the 24-year NFL head coach. Reid, the all-time wins leader for […]
Eagles’ Brandon Graham defies odds, attributes comeback season at age 34 to family, hard work
By Tristan Tucker Medill Reports PHOENIX — Following an ACL tear, NFL defensive ends on average put up two sacks in a given year, according to a 2017 study. Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham had 11 after his tear, a career high for the 34-year-old in his 13th season. Although Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno […]
