Australian tennis legend retires as another emerges at Australian Open
By Ross Shinberg Medill Reports Entering the 2022 Australian Open this January, Dylan Alcott knew the tournament would be his last. In November, the 31-year-old wheelchair tennis player announced he would retire after the event, which is one of the four most significant tournaments on the tennis calendar. Alcott, the No. 1 seed and defending […]
Montini Catholic’s tournament semifinal win signals program turnaround
By Alyssa Muir Medill Reports The Montini Catholic High School Broncos defeated the Trinity High School Blazers 53-27 in the Girls Catholic Athletic Semifinals this month in a loss that knocked Trinity out the tournament. Trinity continued regular season play afterwards. The Broncos fell to Mother McAuley High School 39-36 in the GCAC tournament championship […]
Pros breakdown how they play the tricky sixth hole at Riviera Golf Club
By Kyle Kelly Medill Reports LOS ANGELES — Riviera Golf Club in Pacific Palisades is home to several famous golf holes, but there is one in particular that presents a challenge unlike any other. At hole No. 6, there is a bunker in the center of the green. The sixth hole is rated as a […]
Gepperth’s Meat Market on Halsted Street still a prime stop after 116 years
By Jackie Walsh Medill Reports One store in Lincoln Park that captures the spirit of Chicago’s storied history and food scene is Gepperth’s Meat Market. The butcher shop opened in the neighborhood in 1906, making it the oldest family-owned meat market in town. Although the surroundings and ownership have changed throughout 116 years in business, […]
CTA ‘ghost buses’ hamper commuters amid cold weather, COVID-19
By Raphael Hipos Medill Reports Eric Allix Rogers, who lives in South Shore, had to travel to Cook County Court in Markham on Jan. 24 for jury duty. Rogers had to be in the suburbs by 9 a.m., so he left his house by 6:50 a.m. He attempted to ride a No. 6 bus to […]
After Super Bowl LVI, Los Angeles looks toward 2028 Olympics
By Alyssa Haduck Medill Reports LOS ANGELES — Southern California continues to celebrate the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl LVI win that took place at the team’s home venue, SoFi Stadium. But the big game was just a warmup for what’s to come on the city’s sports scene. Starting July 2028, Los Angeles will welcome […]
PGA golfers reflect on, show appreciation for Riviera Country Club
By Jack Murray Medill Reports LOS ANGELES — In the PGA, the nicest courses in the country are used for competitions, but still, the golfers on the tour have their favorites. One of these favorites is the Riviera Country Club, located in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. The course is home to the […]
Justin Thomas called ‘a real champion’ after his $10,000 donation to local Boys & Girls Club at WM Phoenix Open
By Bailey Eichner Medill Reports SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Justin Thomas wrapped up his time at the Phoenix Open on a high note. At the conclusion of the third round on Feb. 12, Thomas announced he will donate $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of the Valley as a part of a Ford sponsorship at […]
Max Homa, the guy from ‘up the road,’ falls short of defending his Genesis Invitational title
By Jelah Anderson Medill Reports LOS ANGELES — With a few big wins under his belt, Max Homa, the guy from “up the road” and 2021 champion of the Genesis Invitational, does not feel like much has changed about his life. He has a few more dollars in his pockets and his spot on Sunday […]
Hollywood Park development aims to celebrate Inglewood’s culture
By Jack Murray Medill Reports INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The NFL has received the benefit of several major stadium upgrades within the past decade, including AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, California, stands out among the rest. SoFi Stadium is a 70,000- to […]