Red Star and Olympian Julie Johnston featured on cereal box
Many athletes dream of having their picture on a cereal box when they grow up. For Julie Johnston, that has become a reality. The U.S. Olympic Soccer and Chicago Red...
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Future looks bright for young Blackhawks goalie Wouter Peeters
Wouter Peeters missed becoming NHL history by a few minutes. The Blackhawks' third-round draft pick last month could have been the first Belgium-born player ever drafted, but Sean Day, who...
3 Red Stars named to U.S. Olympic women’s soccer team
Three Chicago Red Stars have been named to the 2016 U.S. Olympic women's soccer team. Forward Christen Press, defender Julie Johnston and goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher were part of the 18-player...
Hope Solo records 100th shutout in U.S. soccer victory over South Africa
The U.S.-South Africa women's soccer match at Soldier Field on Saturday was going to be historic regardless of the outcome. Hope Solo made it much more memorable for the 19,272...
U.S. women’s national soccer team faces unfamiliar foe in South Africa
While U.S. Women's Soccer coach Jill Ellis and players make final preparations before their departure to Brazil for the Olympic Games, they will take part in some history along the...
Red Stars teammates think familiarity will help them in Olympics
Julie Johnston's trip to Soldier Field on Saturday will be familiar but different. The U.S. women's national team defender has visited the lakefront stadium for football games — both the...
Thursday’s recap: White Sox 6, Twins 5
The Chicago White Sox scored easily early against the Minnesota Twins but it took a late run for the Sox to win 6-5 on Thursday afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field....
‘The Notebook’ more than romance for Paralympian Tatyana McFadden
"The Notebook" is a movie that holds a romantic meaning to many of its viewers, but for Paralympian and University of Illinois graduate Tatyana McFadden, it has a deeper connection....
Chile weathers delay, beats Colombia in Copa America semifinal
A tornado watch and thunderstorms couldn't match the intensity of Chile's start against Colombia in the Copa America Centenario semifinal at Soldier Field on Wednesday night. Defending champion Chile scored...
Monday’s recap: Cardinals 3, Cubs 2
Three early runs against Chicago Cubs starter John Lackey were all the St. Louis Cardinals needed in their 3-2 win Monday night at Wrigley Field. The right-handed pitcher gave up...