Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Brandon Johnson across Nascar, Baseball, Football.
NASCAR driver Joey Logano discusses the series’ strategy of diversifying race locations, citing the revival of Chicagoland Speedway and the Chicago Street Race as models for reaching new audiences while keeping core fans engaged.
The 28‑player roster announced by USA Baseball includes Ole Miss pitcher Walker Hooks, who led the SEC in key pitching metrics and will compete in Taiwan's first world collegiate championship.
Joe Fielder, a seasoned coach with extensive experience at Martinsville, Chatham and Magna Vista high schools, has been appointed head football coach at Bassett High School, where he aims to leverage his defensive expertise and player-development focus to elevate the program.
Kasi Currie, a top-ranked defensive lineman, pledged to Texas, marking a pivotal recruiting milestone and highlighting the impact of scouting services in shaping college football's future.
Perfect Game’s 2026 All‑American list highlights Ole Miss sophomore Walker Hooks, whose dominant pitching stats and recent clutch performances have cemented his place in the program’s recent history.
The Rebels clinched a 5-3 victory, highlighted by eighth‑inning blasts from Will Furniss and Tristan Bissetta and a dominant pitching performance.
NASCAR plans a 2027 return to Chicago, aligning the street race with the Sueños music festival as city officials and the racing series negotiate a revised deal that promises greater financial and logistical benefits.
NASCAR is reportedly close to finalizing a new agreement that would return the Chicago Street Race to Grant Park in 2027, with discussions centered on shifting the event to May. The move would synchronize the race with the Sueños Festival and the Memorial Day weekend, while city officials remain in the loop but have yet to confirm any formal deal.
After a year‑long pause, NASCAR is exploring a 2027 street‑race comeback in Chicago’s Grant Park, shifting the event away from the Fourth of July weekend and potentially scheduling it after the Sueños Music Festival. Discussions involve Mayor Brandon Johnson, aldermen Bill Conway and Brendan Reilly, and the Grant Park Advisory Council, with economic impact figures underscoring the race’s significance.
From miniature soccer fields to digital media labs, Chicago's South Side parks are being transformed with significant funding from local leaders and charitable partners.
Veteran WNBA guard Natasha Cloud navigates a high‑stakes free‑agency period, leans on personal support, and finds a new home with the Chicago Sky, where her gritty play and advocacy are already making an impact.