Sports

Is The NFL Draft A Touchdown For Chicago's Economy?

As Chicago prepares to host the NFL Draft for the second consecutive year this week, city and league officials are adamant that the event will inject tens of millions of dollars into the local economy. But a leading Chicago-based sports economist says the actual financial boost may be far smaller.

Jake Arrieta's No-Hitter Boosts New Endorsement Deal

Chicago Cubs ace starting pitcher Jake Arrieta hurled his second career no-hitter Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds just hours after he announced a new endorsement deal with menswear startup Mizzen+Main, which wasted no time in incorporating the historic feat into its marketing campaign.

America's Cup Sails into New York City Harbor

Legendary international sailing competition, America’s Cup, will be held in New York City for the first time since 1920. The multiday event sponsored by Louis Vuitton brings a collection of the world’s best sailors, competing on foiling, wing sailed catamarans, in New York City’s iconic Hudson River.

Kobe Begins New Chapter in Storybook Career

If you were to pitch the storybook ending of Kobe Bryant's final NBA game to any Hollywood producer, they may have not visualized what occurred Wednesday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.