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Can Anything Stop Pickleball in Chicago?

By Finn Hartnett / September 19, 2023
Tennis’s upstart offspring is pulling in million-dollar investments and celebrity endorsements in the Windy City and beyond. Love it or hate it, pickleball is only growing bigger.
Sitch on the touchline in November 2022.

NCAA Title–Winning Soccer Coach Julianne Sitch to Leave Maroons for University of Denver

By Austin Zeglis / July 14, 2023
Sitch, who joined the team in April 2022, became the first woman to coach a men’s team to a national championship in NCAA history last year.
Ratner Gymnasium the evening of the event.

Celebrating Excellence: UChicago’s Order of the “C” Banquet Honors Student-Athletes and Tradition

By Cael Saxton / May 22, 2023
Earlier this month, the nation’s oldest Letterman’s Association recognized the achievements of UChicago’s male varsity sports teams.
The softball team warms up before a game against Lake Forest College.

Softball Catcher Bids Farewell After Tremendous Senior Season

By Marcos Gonzalez / May 18, 2023
Julia Folkl capped off a stellar UChicago softball career with her best season to date. As she graduates from the team, she says she’s excited to see what the future will bring.
A small crowd gathers to watch the UChicago softball team take on Lake Forest at Stagg Field.

The Strange Intimacy of Gameday at UChicago

By Finn Hartnett / May 11, 2023
Attending a regular-season varsity sports game at the University is a quiet, dreamy affair. Where have all the fans gone? And who are the ones that remain?
Shot Putter Simon Dixon and the Art of Adaptation

Shot Putter Simon Dixon and the Art of Adaptation

By Blair Penn / April 26, 2023
When UChicago first-year and champion shot putter Simon Dixon dislocated his throwing shoulder in 2020, he had a simple, if unorthodox, solution—use the other arm.
The Chicago Bulls Tried to Fast-Track Their Rebuild. It Failed.

The Chicago Bulls Tried to Fast-Track Their Rebuild. It Failed.

By Austin Zeglis / April 26, 2023
Injuries and offensive underperformance led the Bulls to a subpar record and a disappointing end to the season. Where do they go from here?
The White Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles during April of 2023.

Back to Basics: The 2023 Chicago White Sox Season Preview

By Dheeraj Devarajan / April 10, 2023
South Side faithful are hoping the Sox can recover from an unexpectedly dreadful 2022 season and return to the playoffs in 2023.

UChicago Alum Sarah Langs Continues to Inspire Fans Around the Nation

By Marcos Gonzalez / April 9, 2023
Langs, a prominent journalist in the world of Major League Baseball, refuses to let a recent ALS diagnosis get in the way of her love for baseball.

The World Baseball Classic is Exactly What the Sport Needs

By Victor Roberts / April 3, 2023
This year’s WBC opened many eyes, allowing fans to watch some of their favorite players join international teams and take on the world.
Two New Assistant Coaches Join Football Team

Two New Assistant Coaches Join Football Team

By Austin Zeglis, Senior Sports Reporter / March 29, 2023
Montell Allen and Max Andrews bring experience, confidence, and positivity to the Maroons’ coaching staff.
The Chicago Bears playing at Soldier Field on November 16, 2022.

Can the Monsters of the Midway Bare their Fangs in 2023?

By Victor Roberts, Sports Reporter / February 24, 2023

Where Are They?   The Chicago Bears are entering the 2023 off-season with a treasure trove of resources at their disposal. With the team holding the number one overall pick in the 2023 draft, and...

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