SPORTS POLITICS

Mar 14 2026OPINION

Sports Writers, Politics, and the Daily Mix

The Tribune’s sports editor has stirred up a debate by mixing politics into game reports, prompting readers to question where the line should be drawn. Some fans appreciate the extra context, while others feel it distracts from pure sports coverage. The writer’s choice to mention the NFL commissione

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Feb 28 2026OPINION

Trump’s Missed Call: Why Women Athletes Were Left Out

President Trump once said he would protect women’s sports, yet his actions have shown a different story. After signing an order that pulls federal money from schools allowing boys and girls to play together, he later tried to exclude female Olympic champions from a major national event. During the

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Olympic Shop Tension Sparks Staff Change

The Milano Cortina Games announced changes to keep the event calm after a staff member shouted “Free Palestine” at Israeli fans. The incident happened in the Cortina Sliding Centre shop when a pro‑Palestinian employee confronted visitors. Videos showed him repeating the slogan while Israeli su

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Valentine Vibes, Sports Wins, and City Politics in One Week

Chicago celebrates love with a bright sports highlight. An American skier got engaged after winning gold at the Milan Cortina Games, while ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates earned silver. The U. S. team also saw Lindsey Vonn crash and miss the Games, but Jordan Stolz won gold in speedskati

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Feb 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Week in Entertainment: Winners, Losers and Surprises

Bad Bunny stole the show at Super Bowl LX. His lively, theatrical set surprised many who had worried about his political stance. Critics praised the show as one of the best halftime performances ever, and it drew huge TV ratings and social media buzz. Even those who found his lyrics hard to follow e

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Iowa’s New Plan to Catch the Chicago Bears

The state of Iowa is rolling out a fresh proposal that could bring an NFL team to its doorstep. Senate File 2252 aims to tweak the Major Economic Growth Attraction (MEGA) program so that a professional football franchise could receive tax breaks and other incentives when it builds a stadium in the s

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Jan 29 2026SPORTS

Trump's Take on Belichick's Hall of Fame Snub

President Donald Trump didn't hold back on his social media platform, Truth Social, after Bill Belichick, the celebrated Patriots coach, missed out on the Pro Football Hall of Fame's first-ballot induction for 2025. Trump didn't just express disappointment; he went on the offensive. He blamed the l

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Jan 19 2026SPORTS

The Olympic Flame's Unexpected Spark of Controversy

A recent incident involving an Italian comedy legend has stirred up a debate about who should carry the Olympic torch and what values they should represent. Massimo Boldi, an 80-year-old actor, was initially chosen to participate in the Winter Olympics torch relay. However, his comments during an in

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Jun 06 2025SPORTS

A Boxer's Stand Against New Rules

A well-known boxer, Imane Khelif, will not be competing in the Eindhoven Box Cup. This decision comes right after a new rule was put in place by World Boxing. The rule requires all athletes to undergo sex testing. Khelif, who is from Algeria, did not sign up in time for the event. The deadline for r

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Nov 01 2024SPORTS

Women's Sports: From Charity to Big Business

Billie Jean King, a legend in women's tennis, has seen a lot of change. She's worked hard to make sure women athletes get treated fairly. One big change is how people view women's sports. It used to be seen as a kind of charity, but now it's a big business. Billie Jean is happy about this. She think

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