The Reporter

Chicago Fire (soccer not the TV show) players downplay heroic act
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Jeff Vorva's Extra Point: Fire players downplay heroic act

Bronco Michael Schofield is viewed a lot differently in Denver than he is at home. http://goo.gl/FNHJ0P

Jeff Vorva's Extra Point: Toasted in Orland, roasted in Denver

A look at parents who should butt out of sports
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Jeff Vorva's Extra Point: Hey mom and pop, learn the concept of commitment Jeff Vorva's Extra Point: Hey mom and pop, learn the concept of commitment Written by Jeff Vorva Boys and girls and (especially) moms and dads, let’s talk about the c-word. No, not cancer or one of the worst expletives out there, I am talking about the word “commitment.’’ If you drive east on 111t…

Numbers are low for Palos half marathon and 10K but organizers are not worried http://goo.gl/zj4lV5

Jeff Vorva's Extra Point: Puny early numbers don't scare half marathon bosses Jeff Vorva's Extra Point: Puny early numbers don't scare half marathon bosses Written by Jeff Vorva I am calling this the race to the race. Organizers of the ninth Southwest Half Marathon and 10K event announced Friday that because of a late switch in sponsorship from First Midwest Bank to CNB Ban…

Will return to Toyota Park help Red Stars?
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Jeff Vorva's Extra Point: Red Stars hope for bigger kick with return to Toyota Park Jeff Vorva's Extra Point: Red Stars hope for bigger kick with return to Toyota Park Written by Jeff Vorva In an area such as this, where professional teams such as the Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks have such a stranglehold on sports fans, it’s hard to break in and survive. So when…