By Paul M. Banks As someone who blogged for the Chicago 2016 Channel, in an effort to help bring the games here, I should be a person who’s fairly certain about what they wanted the outcome to be. On the eve of the big 2016 Olympic announcement, I wasn’t really excited. But I felt like more like the main character in my favorite film "Eight Men Out." 1919 Chicago White Sox … [Read more...] about Ambivalence about Chicago 2016 Olympic Decision
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Whitecaps, Wind, and Waves – Losing my Triathlon Virginity
By Paul M. Banks The Sea was angry, my friend. That was my first thought getting into Lake Michigan to begin my portion of the Chicago Triathlon Relay. My second thought, as I entered the cold 63 degree water (still an upgrade from the ridiculously unseasonable 58 degree air temperature) “Why the hell did I sign on for this again?” And why did I not seriously train for this? … [Read more...] about Whitecaps, Wind, and Waves – Losing my Triathlon Virginity
Pressing Social Issues in Sport Part 2 of 3
Paul M. Banks has an exclusive interview with Dave Zirin discussing the past, present and future social issues at the heart of sports Sportswriter Dave Zirin is the author of four books and a column, “Edge of Sports,” appearing on Sports Illustrated's website. He is the host of XM satellite's weekly show, Edge of Sports Radio. There’s been a lot of buzz here in Chicago … [Read more...] about Pressing Social Issues in Sport Part 2 of 3
Team USA, College B-Ball Celebrities Descend on Chicago
By Paul M. Banks Last week, the International Olympic Committee visited Chicago to further evaluate the city’s 2016 Olympic bid. This week, Team USA basketball’s most prominent leaders, along with other basketball celebrities from around the nation, will visit Chicago as the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Foundation holds its inaugural “Court of Honor … [Read more...] about Team USA, College B-Ball Celebrities Descend on Chicago