ESPN's South Side Town Hall on Athletes and Violence: A Good Start Down a Long Road
The televised special sometimes oversimplified the topic, but it was still refreshing to see a frank discussion about how race and sports intersect.
Contributors: Evan F. Moore
Bouncers Are Putting Their Lives on the Line to Keep Bars Safe
Dangerous encounters, Jedi mind tricks, and kinship among bouncers after a string of recent shootings.
Ugly Texas Incident Open Some Old Wounds in Chicago
I grew up in South Shore, four blocks west of the South Shore Cultural Center. As a kid, I frequented Rainbow Beach and the beach behind the cultural center, which we called the country club back then. My parents told me the history behind the two beaches. When the cultural center was still the South Shore Country … Read more
How Did the Blackhawks Become the Most Beloved Team in the NHL?
A combination of smart executive moves, good players, and just plain luck has propelled the team to its standing today.