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Chicago's beloved Wrigley Field opened its gates 112 years ago today, launching what would become one of baseball's most iconic venues. The ballpark has hosted generations of fans with its ivy-covered walls, hand-turned scoreboard, and unbroken streak of live organ music.
The Chicago Cubs are turning Wrigley Field's unpredictable weather into their secret weapon, winning 11 consecutive home games. They're teaching young players to embrace the chaos instead of fighting it.
Pete Crow-Armstrong scored the winning run and celebrated by jumping into the stands with fans as the Chicago Cubs completed a sweep with their fifth straight victory. The 2-1 extra-inning win showcased resilient pitching and clutch hitting that brought Wrigley Field to life.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner pulled off an incredible defensive play, throwing the ball between his legs to nab a speedy runner at first base. The jaw-dropping moment at Wrigley Field showcased why the 29-year-old is a two-time Gold Glove winner.
The iconic Chicago ballpark is making history by hosting women's college volleyball for the first time in its 114-year existence. Nebraska, Missouri, Penn State, and Kentucky will face off in a September doubleheader celebrating the explosive growth of women's sports.
Astronomers just found the strongest proof yet that planets beyond our solar system have magnetic fields, a key ingredient that might help rocky worlds support life. By studying unusual wind patterns on seven distant gas giants, they uncovered evidence of invisible force fields similar to what protects Earth.
Union College field hockey players are proving excellence extends beyond the field, with 11 student-athletes earning national academic honors this year. Three players achieved near-perfect GPAs while helping their team make history.
Washington College's field hockey team just proved that champions exist both on the field and in the classroom. Seventeen student-athletes earned national academic recognition, with eight achieving near-perfect GPAs.
A breakthrough supercomputer simulation has revealed how cosmic chaos creates the universe's vast, organized magnetic fields. The discovery could transform our understanding of everything from black holes to solar storms.
For the first time, astronomers have found strong evidence of protective magnetic fields around planets outside our solar system. This discovery could help us understand which distant worlds might one day support life.
Astronomers have directly measured magnetic fields around planets beyond our solar system for the first time, opening a new pathway to finding worlds that could support life. The accidental discovery reveals which distant planets might protect atmospheres the way Earth does.
Four transplant teams will gather at the iconic Field of Dreams movie site this May for a charity softball game celebrating living organ donors and the lives they save. The event honors National "Wanna Have a Catch Day," inspired by the beloved 1989 film.
When a Chicago Cubs fan turned 50, she had one birthday wish: all her friends had to wear hot dog costumes to Wrigley Field. Nearly 100 people showed up in full wiener gear.
Former Division III field hockey player Kylie Kelce is redefining what it means to be an athlete's spouse by building her own career as a podcast host, coach, and advocate for women's sports. She's showing millions that being someone's partner doesn't mean putting your own dreams on pause.
Ghana's football dreams just got a major boost as mining giant Gold Fields commits $5 million to develop the next generation of Black Stars players. The partnership with the Ghana Football Association marks one of the country's largest private investments in youth sports development.
The Chicago Cubs just did something no team has accomplished in seven years, winning three games in a row on dramatic final-inning heroics. Even better, they're now riding an eight-game winning streak that has Wrigley Field absolutely electric.
When Danielle's phone fell onto the field at a Giants game, she worried it was gone forever. The field crew returned it with a hilarious addition that made her night even better.
When Evangeline Iarossi noticed girls losing practice time because her Tampa league only had one softball field, she wrote to the mayor. Four years later, her bold letter sparked $40,000 in funding, built new multi-use fields, and launched a nonprofit that's now helping young athletes worldwide.
Scientists have cracked a major puzzle in satellite control, using magnetic fields instead of fuel to move spacecraft. This breakthrough could keep space missions running longer and prevent dangerous collisions in orbit.
Scientists discovered that strong electric fields completely flip water chemistry rules, making splitting water easier through disorder rather than energy. This breakthrough could revolutionize how we produce clean hydrogen fuel.
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