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In chilly San Francisco Bay, open-water swimmers find warmth in community

Orlando Rivera, executive director and co-founder of the Chicago Cuatro Orchestra in Humboldt Park, strums a five-string tiple, a cousin of the cuatro instrument, on Jan. 8, 2026, at Humboldt Park Fieldhouse.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson with two men, the Rev. Charles Jenkins and the Rev. Reginald Sharpe

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Bad Bunny at Super Bowl halftime show press conference

Rhetoric around Bad Bunny halftime show is projection, manifestation of America’s polarized political culture, scholars say

People at NFL Pride House Super Bowl event

NFL’s Pride Flag Football Clinic marks major milestone for San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community

Basketball Africa League’s 12 teams set to start in March

February 15, 2020

By Zoe Collins Rath Medill Reports Basketball is a sport that is growing and the best example of its growth was the announcement of the

2020 NBA Rising Stars game doubles as college reunion

February 15, 2020

By Harrison Liao Medill Reports Some college reunions take place at a pub or a restaurant. Some, like that of former Duke teammates RJ Barrett

Artists take to the streets to commemorate Kobe Bryant

February 15, 2020

By Allegra Zamore Medill Reports LOS ANGELES — Just hours after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant was announced, artists took to the streets of

Sen. Warren visits black-owned restaurant to boost her chances in South Carolina

February 15, 2020

By Nirmal Mulaikal Medill Reports  NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — When Nicole Planter, 47, saw online that Sen. Elizabeth Warren was at her favorite North Charleston

Never far From Flint, Miles Bridges wins Rising Stars MVP

February 14, 2020

By Tony Garcia Medill Reports The United Center is a long way from 411 East 3rd street, Flint, Michigan, a YMCA with an odor of

Bryant’s presence felt at Hall of Fame Announcement

February 14, 2020

By Zoe Collins Rath Medill Reports The Basketball Hall of Fame finalists were announced Friday, but the typically joyous occasion was somber when recalling the

Lakers fans share the significance behind their Kobe attire

February 14, 2020

By Nate Schwartz Medill Reports On Feb. 10, 2020, two weeks after Kobe Bryant’s tragic death, hundreds of Lakers fans donned Kobe t-shirts and jerseys

The future arrives for last-place L.A. Kings

February 14, 2020

By Joshua R. Skinner Medill Reports LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings are running out of time to make a move for a Western

Despite hectic schedules, here’s how professional athletes score with their sweethearts on Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2020

By Michaela Schirra Medill Reports Valentine’s Day has a history of being complicated. Some people try too hard, while others try too little, leaving behind

Why the Genesis Open changed to an Invitational

February 14, 2020

By Leah Vann Medill Reports LOS ANGELES — Even a slight change in name gave the Genesis Invitational more weight on the PGA Tour this

South Bay Lakers’ strength and conditioning coach emphasizes moving away from the traditional mobility model

February 14, 2020

By Kari McMahon Medill Reports LOS ANGELES — Basketball players are known more for speed than physical power. However, in the heart of El Segundo,

‘No matter who wins’: South Carolina mayor calls for moderation, unity in primary

February 14, 2020

By Anne Snabes and Maura Turcotte Medill Reports Billy Keyserling, the mayor of Beaufort, South Carolina, governs over a small coastal city reflective of much

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