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New Softball Field in South Shore to Teach Girls Life Skills Through Sports

Danielle Sanders - June 16, 2022

Sports teams, community leaders, residents, and young people gathered in Rosenblum Park in Chicago’s Southside on Wednesday for the inauguration of a newly refurbished...

The Chicago White Sox ACE Program Celebrates Class of 2022

Danielle Sanders - June 15, 2022

The Chicago White Sox celebrated members of their Amateur City Elite (ACE) Program with a special pregame ceremony on June 7th. Sixteen members of...

Warriors Win Game 5 Despite Curry’s Off Night

Christian Nix - June 14, 2022

On a night in which the NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers struggled, the Warriors won Game 5 on Monday night. The win came with...

NFL Extends Support for Social Justice Grant Partners with “Inspire Change”

Site Editor - June 3, 2022

As part of the NFL's Inspire Change social justice initiative, the league announced renewals of 21 national grant partners, totaling $6.5 million in donations. ...

Kido Chicago One of Four Businesses Selected by ESPN for their #ChampionBlackBusinesses Initiative

Danielle Sanders - June 3, 2022

After two successful years since the program launched in 2020, ESPN, in collaboration with Andscape, the NBA, and ABC, today announced year three of...

Nike Celebrates 50 Years as Champions of Athlete and Sport through new “Seen It All” Anthem

Site Editor - May 18, 2022

Over the past 50 years, Nike has been a champion for athletes and sports. With their 50th anniversary, the brand looks to the past...

Cassandra Lewis is Breaking Barriers in Boxing

Danielle Sanders - April 7, 2022

Since 1923 the Chicago Golden Gloves Boxing tournament has been one of the great sports traditions in the city. Former Chicago Golden Gloves boxing...

Iman Shumpert Talks 2022 McDonald’s All-American and More

Portia King - April 5, 2022

The Defender got to catch up with Chicago native, Iman Shumpert. The former NBA Champion visited his hometown last week for a special speaking...

The Loyola Project: The Game That Changed Basketball Forever

Portia King - April 1, 2022

With the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four Championship underway, let’s talk about its historical turning point of how the 1963 Loyola University Ramblers...

Inaugural HBCU All-Star Game set for Sunday, April 3

Site Editor - March 28, 2022

The HBCU All-Star Game, taking place on Sunday, April 3 during Final Four weekend in New Orleans at the UNO Lakefront Arena at 4...