Olympics
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Boston Marathon's first female runner continues to blaze a trailJul 26, 2019 1:00 am - It's been more than 50 years since Kathrine Switzer broke barriers (and rules) to become the first woman to run the Boston Marathon. "There were people who told me that ...
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Who owns the word 'Olympic?' USOC requires Arlington Heights Park District to rename poolJul 05, 2019 1:00 am - Facing pressure from the United States Olympic Committee, the Arlington Heights Park District is renaming its Olympic Indoor Swim Center the Arlington Ridge Center when ...
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Women's Watch: Will pending lawsuit distract U.S women's soccer team from World Cup prize?May 10, 2019 1:00 am - Fox Sports has done a great job with its "All Eyes on Us" campaign of commercials to hype the upcoming Women's World Cup next month in France. Have you seen them? My fav...
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Suburban wheelchair rugby player named to Team USAMar 12, 2019 6:00 am - Life couldn't be busier for Kevin Hamilton of Arlington Heights. As a sophomore at the University of Illinois in Champaign, he carries a rigorous load of classes in comm...
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With snow on the ground, organizers expect a great turnout for Norge Ski Jump tournamentJan 21, 2019 10:00 pm - Ski jumpers from around the world, including an Olympian from last year's games, will converge in Fox River Grove this weekend to compete on the 70-meter Norge Ski Jump....
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Women's Watch: A look back at the top moments in 2018Jan 04, 2019 12:00 am - Happy New Year, women's sports fans! Before we move too much further into 2019, let's take a look back at some of the most interesting stories of 2018 in women's sports....
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DePaul basketball coach Bruno sidelined after spinal surgeryDec 14, 2018 12:00 am - A mainstay on the sidelines of one of the best women's college basketball teams in the country might be forced to be sidelined himself in the coming weeks. Doug Bruno, D...
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Babcock McGraw: Suburban mom ready to tackle Chicago Marathon, eyes OlympicsOct 07, 2018 6:00 am - Raising four children under the age of 9 makes running a marathon seem ... well, not easy exactly, but ... easier. And maybe somewhat therapeutic, too. Just ask Jeannie ...
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These senior woman are still ballers on the courtSep 21, 2018 1:00 am - Back in the day, Christy Bowman watched a lot of basketball games. Like many moms, she took great pleasure in watching her kids play, in grade school, in junior high and...
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Constable: As Empowering Girls show begins in Rosemont, recall women's struggle in the '70sAug 04, 2018 1:00 am - The Empowering Girls for Life show starting Friday in Rosemont features 37 speakers such as softball legend Jennie Finch, Olympic gold-medal gymnast Laurie Hernandez, an...