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Author Archives: Tab Bamford
Big Ten Football Invades Chicago
In the midst of a glorious summer, autumn is descending on Chicago. The Big Ten Conference will host the 41st Annual Big Ten Football Kickoff Luncheon at McCormick Place on Friday, July 27.
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Tagged Big Ten Conference, Big Ten football, Brady Hoke, Michigan, Ohio State, Urban Meyer
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Chicago Fire Host Aston Villa FC on July 21
For the second consecutive summer, the Chicago Fire will play host to one of the most recognized football clubs in Europe when Aston Villa FC visit Toyota Park. The international friendly is scheduled for Saturday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. CT.
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Tagged Aston Villa, Chicago Fire, English Premier League, Major League Soccer
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Wrigley Field Hosting International Soccer Match
On July 22, Wrigley Field will host a soccer game for the first time since 1984. The Chicago Cubs are proud to host Italy’s AS Roma and Poland’s Zaglebie Lubin in an international match being referred to as the “Friendly at … Continue reading
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Tagged AS Roma, Chicago Cubs, soccer, Wrigley Field, Zaglebie Lubin
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America’s Best Gymnasts Coming To Chicago
At the end of May, the best female gymnasts in the country will be in Chicago for the Secret U.S. Classic at the UIC Pavilion.
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Tagged 2012 Summer Olympics, gymnastics, London Olympics, Secret US Classic, USA
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Chicago Golf Season Ready To Tee Off
The spring weather couldn’t come too early for some golfers to be ready for the season, but courses all over the Chicago area are now buzzing with life. It’s time to get out and play some golf, and Chicago offers some … Continue reading
Chicago Fire Kicking Off New Season
The Chicago Fire have jumped back into action, and their MLS schedule starts to get hot in mid-April.
Chicago Blackhawks Welcome Stanley Cup Playoffs To Chicago (Again)
For the fourth consecutive spring, there will be playoff hockey at the United Center. The Chicago Blackhawks will face the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the action returns to Chicago on Tuesday, April … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs, chicago, Chicago Blackhawks, hockey, NHL, Phoenix Coyotes, Stanley Cup
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