Northwestern alum talks life as a basketball G League player in Los Angeles
By Clara Facchetti Medill Reports LOS ANGELES — When Reggie Hearn played his first minutes for Northwestern University’s basketball team, he was a walk-on with little experience. By the time his senior season came around, Hearn had become indispensable to his team. After a few years in the G League, he was signed by the […]
Young players look to instill winning culture in LA Kings’ victory over the Calgary Flames
By Leah Vann Medill Reports LOS ANGELES – There isn’t a lot on the line at this point in the NHL season, but Cal Petersen seized an opportunity to show what he’s capable of. Following the Kings’ deal to trade Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford to the Maple Leafs for Trevor Moore and two third-round […]
Suns guard Jevon Carter on the emotional impact of trade rumors and staying positive
By Gurjit Kaur Medill Reports LOS ANGELES – Every year, the NBA trade deadline is anticipated by excited fans hoping their team will find a player or two to help improve the team’s chances of winning. Phoenix Suns guard Jevon Carter, however, admitted it was difficult being the subject of trade rumors. Carter, 24, who […]
For one black activist group, Biden remains the front-runner
By Areeba Shah Medill Reports COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a tightly packed room with Joe Biden supporters stood Bernice Scott — the first African American to chair Richland County Council. Her dark blue badge, “Biden works for SC,” glinted as she swayed from side to side in sync with a gospel choir minutes before the […]
The craft of draft: A deeper look into one of America’s favorite beverages
By Mackenzie Evenson Medill Reports In a booth at his Evanston brewpub he runs with his four brothers, Smylie Brothers Brewing Co., owner Mike Smylie talked about lagers, dark-roasted stouts, ales, and aged porters — all while sipping iced tea. A mission for the 42-year-old connoisseur: to make sure young adults know about beer beyond […]
Biden flocks to South Carolina after early primary losses
By Shirin Ali Medill Reports As the depth of his fifth-place finish in New Hampshire became clear, Joe Biden arrived in South Carolina on Tuesday night in an effort to salvage his weakening presidential campaign. Introduced by his wife, Jill Biden, and his campaign co-chairman Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.), the former vice president enthusiastically greeted […]
Joseph Bramlett hopes to use Sifford Exemption to improve game
by Joshua Skinner Medill Reports LOS ANGELES — There was a point when Joseph Bramlett wondered if he’d ever play golf again. In 2002, at age 14, he became the youngest American to ever qualify for the U.S. Amateur team. He was a rising star on the amateur circuit and turned pro in 2010 after […]
Kobe… next NBA logo?
By Christopher Miller Medill Reports LOS ANGELES — Red Auerbach. Bill Russell. Larry O’Brien and Jerry West. They are all names connected to some of the NBA’s most prestigious trophies, awards or logos. The name Kobe Bryant has yet to be etched in a similar capacity but it certainly should be, according to multiple Phoenix […]
Genesis Invitational: Tiger Woods has his eyes set on the title
By Clara Facchetti Medill Reports LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods will never forget it. He was with his father at the historic Riviera Country Club and saw Tom Watson on the eighth hole. “Tom hit his ball to the back of the left pin, hit it left of the green,” Woods said. “I’m basically one […]
City’s new congestion tax puts burden on Uber and Lyft drivers
By Kari McMahon Medill Reports On a recent journey downtown local Uber driver Matt collected a fare of $10 but said he only made $4 from it. The city, which began imposing a new congestion tax a month ago, made $3. Matt, who typically drives eight hours a night, said that working as a ride-hail […]