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Women's World Cup security heightened ahead of opening match following deadly shooting in Auckland
Jul 20, 2023 7:30 AM - Security was heightened ahead of Thursday night's opening Women's World Cup game after a gunman killed two people at a downtown construction site in Auckland, roughly 12 hours ahead of co-host New Zealand's match against Norway.
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The PGA Tour will remove cut in elevated events next year. Is it the right call?
Jul 11, 2023 7:57 PM - When the BMW Championship comes to Olympia Fields Country Club in August, those 50 golfers will be automatically qualified to play in seven-to-eight "elevated events" on the PGA Tour next year. It's a controversial change that John Dietz takes a look at. -
BMW Championship golf tournament seeks volunteersNov 30, 2022 10:34 AM - The BMW Championship golf tournament, whose proceeds benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation of the Glenview-based Western Golf Association, is seeking volunteers for its event Aug. 15-20, 2023, at Olympia Fields Country Club.
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AEW stars to play charity softball game Thursday in RosemontAug 30, 2022 1:14 PM - The stars of All Elite Wrestling will play in a charity softball game Thursday in Rosemont to benefit My Block My Hood My City, a nonprofit organization to empower and inspire the youth of Chicago.
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Batavia couple makes 'sport of kings' a way of life
Jul 15, 2022 6:00 AM - Meet the couple who help keep the sport of polo alive in Kane County -- and host an annual fundraiser for charity on their Batavia property.
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50/50 raffle at Sox opener to boost humanitarian efforts in Ukraine
Apr 12, 2022 6:18 AM - Chicago White Sox Charities is dedicating its Opening Day Sox Split 50/50 raffle to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine by the international charities UNICEF and World Central Kitchen. The jackpot started at $50,000. -
No Ryder captaincy, but Donald's play appears on upswing
Mar 22, 2022 5:31 PM - Northwestern alum Luke Donald wasn't named Ryder Cup captain, but his fortunes on the course seem to be improving.
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There's a healthy thrill in the chill: Winter Olympics inspires people to get outside and have fun
Feb 13, 2022 10:48 AM - Watching what Olympic athletes can do on snow and ice might have you thinking about trying some cold weather activity yourself. Experts say embracing winter exercise is healthy. -
Ziehm: BMW Championship returning to Olympia Fields in 2023
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U.S. team dominates like no other in 19-9 Ryder Cup victory
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