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Northwestern’s Welsh-Ryan Arena to receive long-overdue overhaul

June 10, 2018 at 12:38 p.m.

In the Northwestern sports word-association game, Welsh-Ryan Arena deserves "decrepit." Or "neglected." The Wildcats' home for basketball, volleyball and wrestling has not undergone significant work since 1984. That's about to...

Rio 2016 Chief Medical Officer Joao Grangeiro speaks during a media briefing on the Zika virus on June 7, 2016.

What, me worry? Olympics in Rio raise concerns — but not for everyone

May 23, 2019 at 7:16 p.m.

Tell people you're headed to Rio for the Olympics, and the reaction is dead split. Half smile and say: "That is so cool." The other half say something closer to:...

The first green and second fairway at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., on Sept. 21, 2015.

U.S. Open’s return to Oakmont restores traditional feel after odd 2015 event

May 12, 2019 at 2:06 p.m.

In their search for a non-traditional U.S. Open in 2015, USGA officials did everything but move the event from Father's Day to New Year's Eve. The venue was Chambers Bay,...

Looking down the ninth hole on Course No. 1 at the Medinah Country Club.

Medinah might be ‘done’ with majors, preferring to land BMW Championships

May 23, 2019 at 7:16 p.m.

The term "rota" brings a certain image to mind, windswept British Open courses such as Turnberry, Royal Troon and Carnoustie. The term might also apply to Chicago in the near...

Todd Hollandsworth hands back a club after a shot on the fairway in 2012 at the Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park.

Deal near to bring 2018 senior major to Highland Park club, source says

May 12, 2019 at 2:06 p.m.

Major championship golf is poised to return to the Chicago area. Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park is nearing completion of a deal to host the 2018 Constellation Senior Players...

Brad Hopfinger, who grew up in Lake Forest, plays a round of golf at Ivanhoe Club in Ivanhoe on May 16, 2016. Hopfinger will play in the Rust-Oleum Championship in June.

No BMW Championship, but Chicago area to host two new pro golf events

May 23, 2019 at 7:16 p.m.

Sorry, Chicago golf fans, but it's one of those years. No PGA Tour event, no seniors and no Ryder Cup. Minnesota's Hazeltine gets the Ryder Cup, the BMW Championship cycles...

Arizona Diamondbacks hitting coach Mark Grace, shown in an Aug. 31, 2013, file photo, says he is not as reckless as his younger self.

He’s no longer ‘reckless,’ but fortunately ‘Gracie’ hasn’t changed

May 20, 2020 at 5:32 a.m.

I covered the baseball beat for six years, and of all the funny lines from all the irreverent players, this is the one I most love retelling. It was 2000,...

Illini coach John Groce during a 2015 game against Notre Dame.

New United Center doubleheader to honor Chicago basketball legends

June 10, 2018 at 1:45 p.m.

A new event will celebrate basketball legends produced on the asphalt and hardwood of Chicago's playgrounds and gyms. The Tribune first reported Thursday morning that a United Center doubleheader featuring...

Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks heads to the locker room after his complete game victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on May 28, 2016.

Kyle Hendricks knows Greg Maddux chatter far-fetched but still …

May 15, 2019 at 10:35 p.m.

Kyle Hendricks' first love was golf. His second, karate. "True story," said his father, John. "He's 3 1/2 years old and says: 'I want to sign up for karate.' Where...

White Sox manager Robin Ventura greets Tyler Flowers after Flowers' sixth inning home run.

Decent decisions, dumb decisions: All blowing up in Robin Ventura’s face

May 23, 2019 at 7:15 p.m.

Some baseball truisms will never die: Managers are hired to be fired. If your bullpen stinks and/or your team is allergic to clutch hitting, your manager will look like a...

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