By Paul M. Banks When it comes to Olympic sports, both the city of Chicago and Wrigley Field itself have had the eyes of the world upon them in the past year. Chicago was one of four finalists competing to host the 2016 Summer Olympics before losing out to Rio last October. On New Year’s Day 2009, Wrigley Field hosted one of ice hockey’s premier events, the NHL Winter … [Read more...] about Wrigley Field Rink Hosts Winter Olympic Sport Demonstrations
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Sidetracked: Tucker Trains Stephen Colbert
By: Melissa S. Wollering When Stephen Colbert stepped up to sponsor the U.S. Olympic Speedskating Team, he went all-in. First, he (with the help of fans) dished out $300,000 to cover what Dutch Bank DSB wouldn’t. Then, he challenged Shani Davis to a skate-off, after Davis allegedly called him a jerk. When Davis accepted, Colbert decided he needed a teacher. Not just any … [Read more...] about Sidetracked: Tucker Trains Stephen Colbert
Sidetracked: Sconnie Speedskater May Go for Gold
By: Melissa S. Wollering With the Olympics fresh on the minds of many Midwesterners as a result of the Chicago 2016 bid, we here at The SportsBank.net wanted to share one of the region’s best-kept secrets. You know, things that are “kind of a big deal.” Every so often in our new column Sidetracked, we’ll branch out to bring you the best in non-mainstream Midwestern sports … [Read more...] about Sidetracked: Sconnie Speedskater May Go for Gold