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Lindsey Vonn (right) and second-place finisher Anna Fenninger spray sparkling wine on the podium after Vonn's win.

Lindsey Vonn’s comeback brings her World Cup record

August 19, 2019 at 7:54 a.m.

The most impressive thing about Lindsey Vonn's achievement Monday was not the number, 63, which is more career victories than any other woman in the history of World Cup Alpine...

No, this isn't an Olympic biathlon test event. It is South Korea's army doing routine winter exercises in the 2018 host city of Pyeongchang last week.

2018 Olympic sliding events to stay in South Korea

August 19, 2019 at 7:53 a.m.

The 2018 Olympic sliding events – and all other events of the Pyeongchang Winter Games – will remain in South Korea. That leads one to believe the International Olympic Committee...

Ricky Gevis, from left, Nick Olsen, Jeff Jendryk and the rest of the Loyola men's volleyball team are prepared to defend their national championship.

Loyola volleyball team appears even stronger than 2014 NCAA champion

May 22, 2019 at 7:11 a.m.

It was going to be a banner day in any case. But what the Loyola volleyball team did on the road last weekend ensured that Saturday afternoon's ceremony at Gentile...

DePaul coach Doug Bruno questions a call during the first half of a game against Notre Dame at McGrath-Phillips Arena.

DePaul women’s basketball coach Doug Bruno gets extension to 2020

August 19, 2019 at 7:53 a.m.

Doug Bruno can plan on coaching DePaul women's basketball through at least 2020. The university announced Wednesday it has added a year to his current contract, taking him through the...

Pat Ryan, chairman of the Chicago 2016 bid, speaks to the media after then Mayor Richard Daley revealed to the Tribune the city would be a full financial backstop.

Boston 2024 bid calls on Chicago idea

August 19, 2019 at 7:51 a.m.

An unexpected legacy of the failed Chicago 2016 Olympic bid emerged Friday. Dan O'Connell, president of the Boston bid for the 2024 Olympics, credited Chicago bid chairman Pat Ryan for...

Boston's 2024 Olympic bid will rely heavily on existing venues on college campuses, like Harvard Stadium.

U.S., IOC presidents call Boston “strong” bid for 2024

August 19, 2019 at 7:51 a.m.

Both the President of the United States and the President of the International Olympic Committee used the word "strong" in reacting to Boston's choice as the U.S. candidate for the...

In this file photo, the Boston city skyline is illuminated at dusk as it reflects off the waters of Boston Harbor.

Boston to be U.S. bidder for 2024 Summer Games

March 29, 2019 at 3:18 p.m.

About a year ago, a U.S. Olympic official told me Boston was an unlikely choice to be an Olympic host candidate because it wasn't an "elevator city." The official meant...

Guor Marial, who has since changed his name to Guor Mading Maker, posing at a press conference at the London Olympics media center during the 2012 Olympic Games.

South Sudan suspends marathoner who was its symbol

August 19, 2019 at 7:50 a.m.

The latest chapter of a previously heartwarming story has turned into a confusing and contentious dispute. Now the International Olympic Committee is trying to help resolve the clash that has...

DePaul's Megan Rogowski is one of her school's best-ever three-point shooters.

DePaul’s Megan Rogowski out for the season

June 16, 2018 at 6:10 a.m.

DePaul has lost Megan Rogowski, one of the best three-point shooters in school history, to a season-ending injury. Rogowski, a senior from Hersey, hurt her knee Jan. 2 at Villanova....

USOC chairman Larry Probst (left) and USOC chief executive officer Scott Blackmun address the media in a press conference following the USOC board of directors meeting at Hotel Sofitel San Francisco.

USOC likely to announce 2024 bid city Thursday

May 22, 2019 at 7:10 a.m.

The United States Olympic Committee is likely to announce Thursday which city will be the U.S. candidate to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. The finalists are Boston, Los Angeles, San...

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