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O’Brien fellow, Public Service Journalism, Marquette University. Former Chicago Tribune sports and cultural editor.
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Who was Virginia McCaskey? 8 things to know about the owner of the Chicago Bears.

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By Tim Bannon
| Pantagraph Verified
CHICAGO — Virginia Halas McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears, died on Feb. 6, 2025. She was 102 years old. Here are eight things to know about her. 1. Virginia McCaskey’s parents were surprised their firstborn was a girl.
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Pyeongchang Olympics results for Chicago-area athletes and coaches

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By Will Larkin, Tim Bannon
| Daily Press (Newport News, VA) Verified
These athletes with ties to the Chicago area have competed and been selected to represent the United States during the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. After the Olympics begin Feb. 8, this guide will be updated to include results for each athlete. Click on a sport Bobsled Figure skating Ice hockey Ski jumping Speedskating Bobsled Nigeria | Bobsled | Women's event Adigun, 31, will represent Nigeria as the country's first-ever bobsled team.
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Sports flashback: Northwestern hosts first NCAA tournament final in 1939

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By Tim Bannon
| Orlando Sentinel Verified
One could argue Northwestern University helped make the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, though the Wildcats wouldn’t play in it until 2017. After the National Invitational Tournament had its first postseason affair in 1938, Ohio State coach Harold Olsen suggested the National Association of Basketball Coaches (the NCAA took over the next year) get in on the action and have its own tournament.
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